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Solid and Hazardous Waste Bill referred to Parliament committee
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DPM defends CIIC finance and travel policies
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Cook Islands has its first mosque
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CI Muslim opens up about her faith and journey
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Man found guilty of rape, burglary
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Cook Islands voyagers share skills, strengthen ties in Hawai’i
Cook Islands Voyaging Society crew members are visiting Hawai’i to enhance, teach and explore their navigational skills and seafaring techniques, as well as to strengthen ties with the Polynesian voyaging community.
Crown Law Office on track for record number of lawyers
The Crown Law Office is on course to have its highest number of lawyers ever, a significant improvement from just five lawyers in August last year.
Alert Level 4 extended for NZ until midnight next Tuesday. Cook Islands remains Covid-19 free.
With Covid-19 community cases climbing in NZ, the Cook Islands remains at Alert Level 2 with a halt on incoming passenger air travel until at least Friday.
Seal visits Aitutaki
Having been missing in action from Avarua harbour last week, “Nosey”, the yearling Kekeno/New Zealand male fur seal, has appeared to have extended his holiday having landed on Aitutaki over the weekend.
Aitutaki concert cancelled
A proposed concert extravaganza to celebrate the best of Aitutaki composers and their music over the past years has fallen victim to the pressures of Covid-19 and has been cancelled.
Government working with Reserve Bank to explore closer ties
Government is deepening its ties with NZ’s Reserve Bank to explore how the banking sector can be brought under the jurisdiction of New Zealand.
Local establishments vigilant in their ‘Covid-conscious’ approach
With the country’s transition into alert level two as of last week, it is evident that a few changes around stores and business have been put into place.
Govt delays decision on Covid-19 alert level
Cabinet will meet today to decide on the status of the current Alert Level 2 which ends at 11.59pm tonight.
Demolition makes way for Empire Bridge construction
Construction workers from Landholdings Ltd on Saturday demolished part of the Vaka Shed to make way for the upcoming construction work on Empire Bridge.
Preschool promotes play-based learning
Blackrock Pre-School was delighted to spend their Thursday afternoon unboxing a special surprise for their little ones.
Report supports sludge disposal
A 300-page report released by Cook Islands National Environment Service supports sludge disposal on Rarotonga, but a lobby group says more thought is needed on cost and impact.
Committee established to resolve battles for Ariki titles
Sixteen Ariki from around the country attended the 50th conference session of the Are Ariki (House of Ariki) High Chiefs which closed Friday.
Punanga Nui Market opens but with restrictions
In line with government's advisory on social gatherings, Punanga Nui Market has been granted an exemption to open today, but with restrictions.
Resident urges officials to ban public gatherings
Any gatherings that exceed 10 people should be banned until the all clear is given here that everyone that arrived over the last three weeks has tested negative for Covid-19.
Fundraising efforts aim to improve police officers’ welfare
Cook Islands police are ramping up efforts to raise the welfare of close to 100 staff in raising funds through branded T-shirt sales.
Repatriation of residents in NZ on the cards, government says
Cook Islands Cabinet will this weekend decide whether or not to extend the current Alert Level 2 status as well as continued suspension of inwards flight arrivals.
‘We are ready’
Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health reassures people they are ready to handle a Covid-19 outbreak after a New Zealand-based medical expert said the country would not be able to handle the virus.
Te Kara Run returning to Raro
Autism Cook Islands is encouraging the public to dust off their running shoes and get their white t-shirts laid out for the ever popular Te Kara Run which returns to Rarotonga in November.
‘You are appreciated’, students tell PM
Five year eight students from Arorangi School were busy yesterday travelling around the island spreading messages of joy and positivity, through handmade signs that they created as part of ‘The Journey Project’.
Man charged with arson tries to enter guilty and not guilty pleas
A man charged with arson for a 2019 incident made a confusing plea after his lawyer decided to cease representing him in court.
Work begins on Aitutaki dome and golf ambrose
Work has begun on the construction of a temporary dome that will cater for up to 800 people in anticipation of the 200th Bi-Centennial celebrations on Aitutaki this coming October.
Outbound flights continue as officials deal with NZ outbreak
As the number of Covid-19 cases in New Zealand continue to climb, outbound travel for visitors and residents wishing to depart Rarotonga continues, despite the halt on inbound passenger flights.
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