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LETTERS: Government contracts explained

Saturday 28 August 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Letters for Saturday August 28, 2021

Letters to the Editor


As assistance rolls in, business community ponders what it will take to get by

Saturday 28 August 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy, Features

After the travel bubble commenced in May, Kiwi visitors began visiting in numbers that exceeded estimates. That has come to an end with NZ’s Covid-19 outbreak, and once again the industry is facing uncertainty even as government support kicks in.

Economy


Popular market eases Covid-19 restrictions

Saturday 28 August 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

The Punanga Nui Market (PNM) will be open and almost back to normal with all vendors permitted to trade from this Saturday, August 28 onwards – with appropriate public health measures in place.

Local


Everyday phrases help Mike Tavioni teach Maori

Saturday 28 August 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Art, Features, Weekend

An unconventional, fun approach to teaching Maori has taken off at Gallery Tavioni, taking place every Tuesday and Thursday for the next few weeks in an attempt to preserve the important role of language in culture.

Art


‘There’s always something else you can do’

Saturday 28 August 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National

Father of three Corey Fisher is facing struggles head on as he’s thinking outside the box to beat the pandemic.

Economy


Wage subsidy, sole trader grants reinstated

Saturday 28 August 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National

Government will be spending an estimated $6 million over the coming month to prop up wages and support sole traders following the pause to the economic recovery due to the Delta community outbreak in New Zealand.

Economy

THOMAS WYNNE: Separation of power

Saturday 28 August 2021 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Opinion

Simply put, be it our church and state, or mataiapo and ariki, the separation between the two needs careful examination and understood not just by what we see today but also by what time has recorded for us to examine, critique and to reason. writes Thomas Tarurongo Wynne.

Opinion


Avatiu wins women's 7s title

Saturday 28 August 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

The Avatiu women’s side defeated Arorangi Bears 12-5 in an exciting Cook Islands Rugby Union 7s final at The Swamp last night. Avatiu led 7-0 at the break. Avatiu’s tries were scored by Mahana Sijp and Nichole Tiaore with Sijp kicking a conversion. Rima Browne scored the Bears’ lone try in the second spell.

Rugby Union

Spectators allowed at rugby semis

Saturday 28 August 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

Cook Islands Rugby Union has received exemption from Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health to allow fans to their weekly competition today but with some Covid-19 restrictions.

Rugby Union


Puaikura to battle Nikao Sokattak in round two

Saturday 28 August 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

After an exhilarating first week of football, round two provides another exciting match up. Puaikura will play Nikao Sokattak today at Raemaru Park in Arorangi.

Football


Covid-19 in Fiji: Children among the dead, 205 new cases confirmed

Friday 27 August 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional

Two children are among 11 people who have died from Covid-19 in Fiji as the Government also confirmed 205 new cases for the 24 hours to 8am on Friday.

Fiji


Avatiu rugby women's 7s eye historic win

Friday 27 August 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

Avatiu is all pumped for the Cook Islands Rugby Union women’s 7s final this afternoon at The Swamp.

Rugby Union


LETTERS: Superannuation ‘super slow’

Friday 27 August 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Letters for Friday August 27, 2021

Letters to the Editor


CHURCHTALK: Prevention is far better than redemption

Friday 27 August 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

Let it not take a lifetime before we realise that we have been there all along, that life does not offer anything sweeter than the love of dear ones and sharing of time together, writes Angaroakau Williams – Second counselor in the District Presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Church Talk


"Highly contagious" respiratory virus recorded as public encouraged to get flu jabs

Friday 27 August 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National

Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health has confirmed in Rarotonga two cases of Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) - a highly contagious virus with ‘cold and Covid-like symptoms’ that infects the lungs and breathing passages.

Health


Rugby union to resume play with no spectators

Thursday 26 August 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

Rugby spectators will miss out on the opportunity to witness the do-or-die Rarotonga Club 15s finals live this weekend due to alert level two restrictions.

Rugby Union


LETTERS: Pa Enua’s internet ‘subsidy’

Thursday 26 August 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Letters for Thursday August 26, 2021

Letters to the Editor


Koutu Nui must return to their tribes, says Are Ariki

Thursday 26 August 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

The group comprising the country’s sub-chiefs are ‘just too demanding and don’t want to listen’, says president of the House of Ariki.

Local


Empire Bridge public consultations set to commence

Thursday 26 August 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National

Infrastructure Cook Islands (ICI) will meet with residents, businessowners and landowners in a public consultation at Sinai Hall tonight to discuss concerns regarding the Empire Bridge replacement.

Local

Survey shows labour worries

Thursday 26 August 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in

A labour survey completed just prior to the border closure shows more than half of employers in the Cook Islands are short staffed, and business leaders say planning needs to begin for when the country opens once again to visitors.


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