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Cook Islander receives $300k grant to lead study on psychology
Friday 13 November 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
Auckland-born Cook Islander and university lecturer, Dr Sam Manuela has been given funding for research into Pacific psychology.
New community Covid-19 cases in NZ lead to travel bubble uncertainty
Thursday 12 November 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Health, National
Both governments are monitoring two new community Covid-19 cases in NZ that could affect talks on a travel bubble.
New chair’s appointment to key government agency questioned
Thursday 12 November 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, National
Questions have been raised over the appointment of ‘controversial’ local broadcaster George Pitt to the role of Business Trade and Investment Board chair.
PM joins vaka voyage to Aitutaki
Thursday 12 November 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Prime Minister Mark Brown departed for Aitutaki yesterday on his first voyage aboard vaka Marumaru Atua, which is expected to arrive on the Southern Group atoll midday Thursday.
Tourism industry eager for bubble, ready for visitors
Wednesday 11 November 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy, National
The tourism industry says it’s ready to welcome visitors, but opening borders before Government financial support ends will be crucial for the sector to retain hospitality workers.
Runway repairs at Rarotonga International Airport to begin early December
Wednesday 11 November 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local, National
Long-awaited runway repairs at Rarotonga International Airport are finally set to begin as talks for a Cooks-NZ travel bubble take shape.
‘Face yourself, love yourself’ - Student art event about self-expression
Wednesday 11 November 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Visual Art students showcase their work at Tereora College’s informal art event yesterday.
Local youth among world’s heaviest, study finds
Tuesday 10 November 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Health, National
An international study paints a stark picture for youth in the Cook Islands, who are found to be among the most overweight in the world.
Supporting the drive for men’s health
Tuesday 10 November 2020 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National
The Cook Islands Prostate Cancer Foundation has received a timely boost in their drive for men’s health in Rarotonga.
Questions raised over recruitment for key public service roles
Tuesday 10 November 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local, National
Government assures they are following due process for the advertising, selection and appointment of two senior government positions.
PM Brown says travel bubble talks "moving positively", as NZ officials plan to inspect Cooks
Monday 9 November 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, National
Quarantine free travel between Cook Islands and New Zealand likely to start “a couple of weeks” after both sides have reached an agreement.
Prime Minister and Opposition leader congratulate Biden and Harris on election victory
Saturday 7 November 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in National, Politics
PM Mark Brown and other Pacific leaders have offered words of congratulations to the newly elected President and Vice President.
Dengue fever defeated
Saturday 7 November 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
With no confirmed cases since early September, Te Marae Ora health ministry has officially declared that the dengue outbreak in the Cook Islands is over.
‘Equal human rights for all Cook Islanders’
Saturday 7 November 2020 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
Elected officials and members of the public will take part in a global digital event promoting equal rights for LGBT+ community
Community groups join forces to raise funds
Friday 6 November 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Local community support groups Are Pa Metua, Creative Centre, and Te Kainga are working together to address a lack of financial support.
Former PM Jim Marurai passes away at age 73
Thursday 5 November 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in National, Politics
Known as Gentleman Jim, former PM Jim Marurai passes away at age 73
Too much rain? Met service says its ‘normal’
Thursday 5 November 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Weather
The rainy spell this week is 'normal' for the wet season, which started this month and will run until April, says the nation's Meteorological Service.
Programme supports vendors and growers
Thursday 5 November 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Awareness of small-scale entrepreneurs boosted through Business Trade and Investment Board program.
Te Are Manu looks for dedicated veterinarian
Wednesday 4 November 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Te Are Manu’s only vet Dr Ellen McBryde has decided to stay on and care for the animals of Rarotonga, but she needs some help.
Fishing workshop upskills in Mauke
Wednesday 4 November 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
A workshop organised by the Cook Islands Fishing Association and the Ministry of Marine Resources aims to upskill local fishermen in Mauke.
