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Committed to looking after Cooks workers
Saturday 27 March 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Alliance Group, the Southland-based cooperative operating freezing works, says they are committed to looking after Cook Islanders who have signed up for seasonal work.
Seabed Minerals Amendment Bill passed
Saturday 27 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National
The Seabed Minerals Amendment Bill 2021 passed in Parliament on Tuesday receiving unanimous support from both Government and the Opposition.
Six-year jail sentence for indecent assault
Saturday 27 March 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National
Re-offender, Tapuni Tangatapoto has been sentenced to six years in jail for two acts of indecent assault against a 10-year-old.
Middle-aged man accused of two acts of indecent assault
Tuesday 23 March 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National
A middle-aged man appeared in the High Court yesterday charged with two acts of indecently assaulting a girl under the age of 12.
Travel bubble delay: PM to ‘secure a confirmed new date’
Tuesday 23 March 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, National
The two-way quarantine free travel with New Zealand expected to start by the end of this month will be postponed.
Mauke MP Tura appointed Speaker of Parliament
Tuesday 23 March 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Politics
Tai Tura was last night sworn in as the new Speaker of Parliament at a special ceremony held at the Queen’s Representative His Excellency Sir Tom Marsters’ residence in Titikaveka.
Parliament to convene on Monday
Saturday 20 March 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in National, Politics
Parliament is expected to receive updates from several select committees and elect Mauke MP Tai Tura as Speaker during a brief sitting next week.
No conspiracy shown between Brown and Puna: Chief Justice
Saturday 20 March 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Chief Justice Sir Hugh Williams QC yesterday dismissed the charges filed against Prime Minister Mark Brown and former prime minister Henry Puna at the High Court yesterday.
Case dismissed
Saturday 20 March 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Prime Minister Mark Brown and former prime minister Henry Puna were yesterday relieved and overjoyed with the High Court’s decision to dismiss charges levelled against them in a private prosecution.
Congratulations Dr Herman
Saturday 13 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
I wish to convey sincere congratulations and best wishes to Dr Josephine Aumea Herman for getting appointed the Waitemata District Health Board’s Director of Pacific Health on behalf of our Cook Islands Religious Advisory Council.
Runway work hit with delay
Saturday 13 March 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local, National
Long-awaited runway repairs at Rarotonga International Airport are behind schedule as government continues to push for two-way, quarantine-free travel between the Cook Islands and New Zealand.
New Ambassadors present their letters of credence
Saturday 13 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National
In a first for the Cook Islands, Te Kauono Tutara e te Mana Tiaki – Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration facilitated the virtual presentation of credentials by Wellington-based Ambassadors of six countries last week.
‘Count yourself fortunate’
Saturday 13 March 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National
A former staff, who admitted to conspiring to defraud the Cook Islands Police, has been sentenced to two years’ probation with the first nine months on community service.
Decrease in Super rates
Monday 8 March 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy, National
Lower forecasted investment returns have prompted the Cook Islands National Superannuation Fund to decrease pay out rates for new pensioners.
Public consultations on Covid-19 vaccine this week
Monday 8 March 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National
Te Marae Ora health ministry is holding consultation meetings this week to advise people on the government’s plans to roll-out the coronavirus vaccine.
From sunny Rarotonga to freezing works
Monday 8 March 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Six of Captain Tama’s Lagoon Cruizes staff are currently in New Zealand under a seasonal work contract – all to support their families here in Rarotonga.
Travel bubble uncertainty in an already uncertain business
Saturday 6 March 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy, Features, National, Weekend
As government works towards two-way quarantine-free travel with New Zealand by the end of the month, local businesses are getting desperate and many say they can’t survive much longer without tourists. Yet even with a bubble, they face unprecedented challenges in an uncertain environment.
Respected leader laid to rest
Saturday 6 March 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Hundreds of mourners attended the funeral of well-respected paramount chief and passionate cultural expert, Tararo Temaeva Arii Tepoua’e Karati Ariki MBE (Papa Maeva) of Akatokamanava, who was buried at the Avarua Cook Islands Christian Church (CICC) grounds yesterday.
Parliament explains delay in appointment of new Clerk
Saturday 6 March 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Politics
The Clerk of Parliament’s position has been re-advertised due to the small number of applications received, says Cook Islands Parliament.
Border to reopen for incoming passengers
Saturday 6 March 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy, Health, National
After a week of no returnees, Government will allow incoming passengers on next week’s flights.
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