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Encouraging people to save animal lives

Saturday 20 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National

In a bid to promote animal welfare, Te Are Manu (TAM) Vet Clinic will take its work out to the public next week.

Local


Cop facing suspension

Saturday 20 February 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime, National

A female officer will be placed on suspension as of Monday, February 22, for her involvement in an alleged assault incident last weekend.

Crime


Government delegation visiting Manihiki

Friday 19 February 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Outer Islands

A Government delegation left for Manihiki yesterday to discuss the upgrading of the proposed airstrip on the island with local landowners.

National


Facebook blocks local news in Australia

Friday 19 February 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local, National

Facebook has blocked the sharing of news content in Australia after its government drafted a law that would force tech giants to pay for content. Now thousands of Australia-based Cook Islanders can no longer see Cook Islands News content on their timelines.

Local


BTIB recruiting seasonal workers

Friday 19 February 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, National

A Government agency has copped criticism for its role in recruiting local and expatriate workers to take up seasonal work in New Zealand.

Economy


Expatriate workers urged to consider all options before departing

Thursday 18 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National

Expatriate workers planning to return home are being asked to consider the economic situation of their countries before making their final decision.

Economy

Improve dengue prevention measures, Opposition MP says

Thursday 18 February 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Health, National

As dengue fever continues to spread around Rarotonga, one Member of Parliament says the government needs to step up efforts to prevent outbreaks to protect public health.

Health


No passengers on Friday’s flight

Thursday 18 February 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

Passengers intending to travel to the Cook Islands will have to wait a little longer after Government decided to extend border closure in light of recent community cases in Auckland.

Local


Sole trader grant for Covid-19 financial support extended

Wednesday 17 February 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, National

Those who have missed out on government’s sole trader grant initiative can still apply for funds.

Economy


Health facing staff shortage

Wednesday 17 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National

Te Marae Ora health ministry is looking for more medical staff to fill vacant positions currently being advertised.

Health


Government sticking to target for travel bubble

Wednesday 17 February 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy, National

Despites key setbacks this week, Government is sticking to its target of opening the border to two-way quarantine-free travel with New Zealand by the end of next month.

Economy

Saving Rarotonga’s reef from the ‘spiky thing’

Tuesday 16 February 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, National

A taramea outbreak is considered human induced, not a natural disaster, says a local marine biologist.

Environment


Air freight delays frustrate businesses

Tuesday 16 February 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National

Rarotonga businesses are frustrated with delay in air freight claiming the airline is prioritising passengers over much-needed cargo.

Economy


Speaker's resignation catches MPs off-guard

Tuesday 16 February 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in National, Politics

Opposition MPs said the resignation of veteran Speaker of the Cook Islands Parliament Niki Rattle was unexpected, and the Prime Minister was only notified of the development over the weekend.

National


‘Giving is not a burden to us ... it comes naturally’

Monday 15 February 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

The vainetini executives will congregate and display a tivaivai exhibition in September in lead up to the ceremonies to celebrate the 200 years of the arrival of Christianity here.

Local


New Covid cases in NZ affecting travel plans

Monday 15 February 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, National

Government will decide Monday on whether to allow passengers on tomorrow’s flight to Rarotonga following new Covid-19 community cases in Auckland.

Economy


NZ delegation assists with bubble prep

Saturday 13 February 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Health, National

A delegation from New Zealand is in Rarotonga assisting with preparations for two-way quarantine-free travel, which officials said could be in place by the end of March.

Health


Dengue cases increase

Saturday 13 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National

There are now 14 dengue type-2 cases in Rarotonga.

Health


PM Brown defends Puna’s selection

Saturday 13 February 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Pacific Islands, Politics, Regional

Pacific Islands Forum has been most effective when they have worked together as a single, unified body, says Prime Minister Mark Brown.

National


New Pasifika airline planning for June take-off

Friday 12 February 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National

The proposed Pasifika Air will not be a low-cost airline but cost efficient, says its multi-millionaire owner.

Economy


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