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Humbled and honoured by award
Tuesday 8 December 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
Apii Te Uki Ou farewells 31 Year 8 students who will join Tereora College for higher education.
Fears for children’s safety
Monday 7 December 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Crime, National
A convicted child sex offender has been released into the Rarotonga community without formal supervision.
‘Do your school work and be happy’
Monday 7 December 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
Makenna Gribble was awarded the 2020 Dux for Apii Takitumu at the school’s presentation held at the Matavera Revival Church.
Shipping subsidies in spotlight
Saturday 5 December 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy, National
A shipping company says government will be creating an uneven playing field in the crucial industry of outer islands shipping if it proceeds with paying a subsidy to a rival operator.
Flowers for hope in prison
Saturday 5 December 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Cabinet Minister George “Maggie” Angene is open about his troubled past and time spent in prison, even though he’s now the Minister of the institution that was his home on and off for 34 years.
Working together to create the next national blueprint
Friday 4 December 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment, National
More than 200 people turned out at the national “Our Cook Islands Legacy National Sustainable Development Agenda 2020+ Forum” at the Domes yesterday.
Travel bubble uncertainty frustrates businesses
Friday 4 December 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, National
Tourism operators want Cook Islands and New Zealand governments to provide more information on the status of the proposed travel bubble.
Barge captain reporting for duty
Friday 4 December 2020 | Written by Derek Fox | Published in Local, National
As the MV Taunga Nui prepares for her maiden voyage, veteran journalist Derek Fox caught up with barge captain Panapasa Vonokula and the fellow Fijian Captain Sitiveni Sese who will take over.
Sharing the joy of the season
Thursday 3 December 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in National, Outer Islands
The spirit of Christmas will be well and truly alive on Friday December 11, as the island of Mauke/Akatokamanava holds its first ever Christmas in the Park.
Businesses disappointed with no prospect for bubble before Christmas’
Thursday 3 December 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Economy, National
Despite an announcement from New Zealand’s Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins that a travel bubble between Cook Islands and New Zealand will not go ahead prior to Christmas, the Private Sector Taskforce remains optimistic.
‘All talk, no walk’
Thursday 3 December 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in
Radiothon fundraiser held during the Leaders Walk for Life managed to collect only $1260.
Select committees under fire after key bills delayed
Wednesday 2 December 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in National
Observers have voiced exasperation over Parliament’s drawn-out process in progressing with crime, agriculture, and water management bills.
Leaders walking the talk to promote healthy lifestyles
Wednesday 2 December 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National
Over 100 people joined the 6.30am start of the Leaders Walk for Life campaign with Hugh Graham yesterday.
Senior government advisor's case drags on with ‘twists and turns’
Wednesday 2 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
The High Court has made it clear that it was dis-satisfied with a senior government adviser’s non-appearance during his court case.
Flowers don’t tell, they show
Tuesday 1 December 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The Ministry of Internal Affairs was judged the best decorated government department in the annual Mire Tiare competition.
Teen charged with stabbing
Tuesday 1 December 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime, National
A man was hospitalised in critical condition after being stabbed during a booze-fueled argument over the weekend.
Covid response meeting with Chinese govt
Tuesday 1 December 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in National, Politics
Ten Pacific nations including Cook Islands participated in a meeting with China on Sunday, where the global Covid-19 pandemic was discussed.
‘NZ extra protection for Cooks’
Monday 30 November 2020 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National
A potential travel bubble between New Zealand and the Cook Islands is “still being worked through”, says New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, who offered no timeline for the implementation of quarantine-free travel between the two countries on Sunday.
Cook Islander name NZ Soldier of the Year
Monday 30 November 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
Cook Islander and Staff Sergeant Tokahaumata Oltaches-Tagavaitau, who received the award a week ago, hopes she can pass her own inspiration on to Pasifika youth.
Hope amidst despair
Monday 30 November 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National
A latest survey shows 74 per cent of businesses in the Cook Islands are confident that they will survive the Covid-19 crisis.
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