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National
Lego builds bridges in Aitutaki
Autism Cook Islands’ LEGO programme, “We do Lego”, designed to encourage student interaction, was launched in Aitutaki for the first time at Apii Vaitau Primary School Hall last Friday.
Author Tom Neale’s Suwarrow journals donated to National Library of NZ
The Cook Islands High Commission in New Zealand was delighted to attend the handover of renowned author Tom Neale’s journals to the Alexander Turnbull Library, National Library of New Zealand in Wellington over a week ago.
The deep sigh of the Pacific
A magnificent sculpture in the form of a conch shell, a symbol of the Pacific Islands Memorial at Pukeahu National War Memorial Park in Wellington, will be unveiled today.
Air NZ makes a pit stop
An additional flight separate from the two regular weekly Air New Zealand flights arrived at Rarotonga Airport from Auckland en-route to Honolulu, Hawaii, on Wednesday.
Constitution Amendment Bill defeated
The Opposition Party has reiterated its call for the amendment process of the Constitution Bill to be done correctly without any flaws from start to finish.
Three months jail for breaching probation
A Rarotonga man has been sentenced to three months imprisonment for breaching his probation three times.
Penrhyn Islanders enjoy green leafy vegetables
The villagers of Omoka on the northern group island of Tongareva were given the first harvest of hydroponic Bok Choy’s (cabbages) this week.
Tourism industry furious over bubble delay
Local tourism stakeholders were left frustrated with yesterday’s May bubble announcement by Prime Minister Mark Brown and NZ counterpart Jacinda Ardern.
BREAKING: Travel bubble with NZ pushed to May
Officials are now looking at a travel bubble to be established in May that would allow visitors from NZ to visit the Cook Islands without the need to quarantine.
Rangi appointed chair of the Arts Council of New Zealand
Cook Islander Caren Rangi has been appointed as the new chair of the Arts Council of New Zealand Toi Aotearoa (Creative New Zealand’s governing body) for a three year term.
Years of hard work pays off
Roselyn Strickland is humbled and honoured to be part of the Cook Islands legal fraternity.
Minister orders review into the functions of BTIB
The Minister in charge of the Business Trade Investment Board (BTIB) – Patrick Arioka – has commissioned a review into the functions of the board.
Weather Office commemorates World Meteorological Day
The Cook Islands Meteorological Services director Arona Ngari and his team joined 192 members of the World Meteorological Organisation in commemorating World Meteorological Day on Tuesday.
Parliament approves Agriculture Bill
The new Agriculture Act 2021 provides the Ministry with a clear legal mandate for powers which it requires to more effectively manage the agriculture sector, says Agriculture Secretary Temarama Anguna-Kamana.
Suspected dengue in Mauke, outbreak continues in Raro
A suspected case in the Pa Enua and ongoing cases in Rarotonga indicate the dengue outbreak is showing no signs of abating.
CookSafe+ mobile app ready for download soon
CookSafe+, an app extension of CookSafe Covid-19 contact tracing system is completed and will soon be available for download, says Prime Minister Mark Brown.
Officials seeking family connection to Commonwealth War Grave
Families of six Cook Islands First World War soldiers are being requested to contact NZ officials in lead up to the dedication of the new Pacific Islands Memorial at the Pukeahu National War Memorial Park in Wellington this weekend.
Govt briefs tourism industry on Covid-19
Tourism industry stakeholders were given a rundown of government’s preparedness for two-way, quarantine-free travel with New Zealand yesterday, however officials didn’t provide the most coveted piece of information – a date for when they can expect to welcome visitors.
Parliament this week
Briefs from this week's two-day sitting of Parliament.
Man found guilty of two acts of indecent assault
Chief Justice Sir Hugh Williams QC says prison time “is likely” for a re-offender found guilty of two acts of indecent assault.
PM Brown heads to Aotearoa for travel bubble discussions with NZ PM Ardern
Securing a new date for two-way travel with New Zealand is at the top of the agenda for Prime Minister Mark Brown.
Police retirement age removed
Parliament yesterday agreed to remove compulsory retirement at the age of 60 years for members of the police to accommodate the incoming Police Commissioner.
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