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Articles by Supplied
Working together to overcome obstacles to recover and grow
Tuesday 6 April 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion
Last week we shared with New Zealand officials the reality on the state of our economy and the interventions required to support our economic recovery in the coming months, writes Prime Minister Mark Brown.
Muri market plans reopening
Tuesday 6 April 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy
Tourism’s collapse last year led to the inevitable closure of the once thriving Muri Night Market, and now its owners are looking to reopen this month for one night a week, or fortnight.
He is the way, the truth and the life
Saturday 3 April 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features
To believe the gospel is to put faith in Him who is himself the Gospel, and faith in Christ is faith in God, writes Reverend Vaka Ngaro of Cook Islands Christian Church.
Webb gets his fourth hole in one
Saturday 3 April 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Some great scores from a field of 108 golfers playing in humid and hot conditions, were recorded during round two of the Stroke Champs held at the Nikao golf course on Saturday last week.
Living on minimum wage
Saturday 3 April 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor The problem with telling New Zealand that we are losing 300 people a month and that it’s affecting the tourism industry is not true.
Motorists warned
Saturday 3 April 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Crime
Police officers will not tolerate any bad behaviour in public during this Easter long weekend.
United effort must continue towards travel bubble, says PM
Saturday 3 April 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy
“There’s no sitting back for anyone. We are focused and united in our determination to ensure the safe and full resumption of quarantine-free travel and we look forward to being ready to welcome New Zealand visitors from 1 May,” says Prime Minister Mark Brown.
Primary School Football Competition showdown
Wednesday 31 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Over the last three weeks CIFA Complex has been the stomping grounds for seven Rarotonga schools who are participating in the Primary School Football Competition.
PET TALK: Caring for your new puppy or kitten
Wednesday 31 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion
You’ve just adopted a new family member, what next? In the first edition of this fortnightly column, Dr Ellen McBryde, the lead veterinarian at Te Are Manu Charity Vet Clinic, provides some vital tips.
LETTER: ‘PM Brown giving us false hope’
Wednesday 31 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
"I believe Mark Brown is misleading our anxious and desperate business sector, all the people in our country who are hurting financially and giving us false hope."
Rarotonga electricity subsidy extended
Wednesday 31 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in
The electricity discount for households and businesses from Te Aponga Uira has been extended for an additional month.
OPINION: Democratic Party calls for vaccine before travel bubble
Tuesday 30 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion
To the New Zealand government, the Cook Islands Opposition is appealing for the Covid-19 vaccine to be rolled out here for our 17,000 people before the two-way travel bubble opens between our two countries, writes Opposition leader Tina Browne.
Letter: Key questions on seabed mining
Tuesday 30 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, The Seabed Minerals Commissioner’s letter on Monday (March 22) didn’t answer the question of what potential risks to the environment from mining were presented to communities in the pa enua.
Private Sector Taskforce looks back on busy year
Tuesday 30 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
A year on from the establishment of their business support office, the Private Sector Taskforce has now dealt with more than 1200 phone calls and walk-in enquiries from sole traders alone, in addition to many hundreds more from other business types.
Marathon triumph!
Monday 29 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Other Sports, Sports
In his solo marathon run across the paradise island of Aitutaki, runner David Street highlighted that sometimes the sweetest victories are beating personal goals over opponents.
Local businesses worst hit by Covid
Monday 29 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National
A report released by a regional trade investment body highlighted the severe impact of Covid-19 on business in Cook Islands in 2020.
Brown talks Covid-19 recovery with NZ ministers
Monday 29 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Politics
Prime Minister Mark Brown said he is looking forward to continuing the momentum from discussions with New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern as he began a round of meetings Sunday with NZ senior ministers in Wellington.
LETTER: Citizen Against Corruption
Sunday 28 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
If the recent private prosecution against PM Mark Brown and former MP Henry Puna proves anything it is this; the ordinary citizen of this country has the freedom to seek recourse through the courts to address matters of concern regarding the government.
LETTER: Mass vaccination before bubble’
Sunday 28 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor My response to the Chamber of Commerce’s chief executive comments re “there is no scientific reason to delay” (the opening of the border for two-way quarantine-free travel between New Zealand and Cook Islands) in Thursday’s edition of Cook Islands News (What’s the hold-up Jacinda?), is that, I would rather be safe, than sorry.
Education head welcomes design changes to new regional study
Saturday 27 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Education, National
The Cook Islands Education Ministry has welcomed the design changes proposed for the new Pacific Islands Literacy and Numeracy Assessment (PILNA) study to be conducted in October.
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