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18 months’ probation for importation of cannabis oil

Saturday 27 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National

Tehananaia Haas Maeva has been convicted and sentenced to 18 months’ probation for the importation of cannabis oil.

Crime


Timeline on travel bubble weeks away

Saturday 27 February 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy, National

Timeline on travel bubble weeks away Government says work is ongoing in anticipation of two-way quarantine-free travel with New Zealand, however an announcement with specifics on when that will happen is weeks away.

Economy


Bubble delay could result in job losses

Saturday 27 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National

Ministry of Internal Affairs expects the number of people on the unemployment benefit to increase if borders do not open soon and businesses cannot access the wage subsidy.

Economy


Social squash is for everyone

Friday 26 February 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Other Sports

Social nights, junior development, regular club tournaments – it’s all happening at the Cook Islands squash courts.

Other Sports


Govt financials and audit reports tabled

Friday 26 February 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

Prime Minister Mark Brown was pleased to see the completion of the finalised 2018 and 2019 Cook Islands Government Financial Statements this week.

Local

Tussle over title in Aitutaki

Friday 26 February 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands

Controversy surrounded the otherwise peaceful investiture of Taraota Tom as Tamatoa Ariki on the island of Aitutaki yesterday.

National


One thousand origami paper cranes for speedy recovery from Covid-19

Friday 26 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National

This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Japan and Cook Islands diplomatic relationship and the Cook Islands Japanese Community will be hosting some cultural and friendship events to celebrate this occasion.

Local


Covid-19 vaccine to be ‘voluntary’

Friday 26 February 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Health

The country’s top health official has confirmed the Covid-19 vaccine, when it becomes available, will be given out on a voluntary basis.

Health


Coconut crabs for the whole village

Friday 26 February 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Outer Islands

The district of Tawa Ngake on the island of Pukapuka this week took part in the wuli kaveu – coconut crab harvesting to mark the new year.

Outer Islands


Government agencies to fix loopholes after absconded teen incident

Thursday 25 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National

Police says prosecution of absconded teenager’s outstanding matters will continue as scheduled adding failure to appear will result in an application for a bench warrant for arrest.

Crime

Frontline staff will be first in line for Covid-19 vaccine

Thursday 25 February 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in National

As New Zealand continues to carry on with its Covid-19 immunisation programme, details are beginning to emerge on how the vaccine rollout will look like here in the Cook Islands.

National


Heavy rain causes flash floods

Wednesday 24 February 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Weather

The heavy downpour yesterday caused floods, disruptions to traffic and damage to roads in the Avatiu and Nikao areas. And the Cook Islands Met Service says Rarotonga could see more rainfall before the end of the week.

National


Ladies in Black crowned champs

Wednesday 24 February 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Football, Sports

Top teams went all out in the final round of the women’s CIFA Beach Soccer Championship last weekend.

Football


Anonymous criticism by Te Ipukarea Society ‘misguided’

Wednesday 24 February 2021 | Written by Gerald McCormack | Published in Editorials, Opinion

I would like to comment on the various Te Ipukarea Society (TIS) criticisms (Cook Islands News, February 20) of my article about the possible impacts of seabed mining on nodule-associated benthic megafauna (Cook Islands News, February 11), writes Gerald McCormack of Natural Heritage Trust.

Editorials


21 receive government SMART economy grant

Wednesday 24 February 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National

Close to $1.4 million of the $2 million available in the SMART Economy Grant has been given to 21 businesses.

Economy


Facilitating relationships not recruiting: Minister Arioka

Wednesday 24 February 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local, National

The Minister responsible for the Business Trade and Investment Board defended the agency saying it's only “sharing information and introducing interested candidates” to an NZ company.

Local

Justice looking into alleged breach

Wednesday 24 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National

The Ministry of Justice is looking into the matter of a convicted teenager on probation, who allegedly fled the country last weekend.

Crime

Government spending under scrutiny

Wednesday 24 February 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy, National

As government deals with setbacks in establishing two-way quarantine-free travel with NZ, Demo leader Tina Pupuke Browne is questioning whether government can continue spending to keep the economy afloat in the absence of tourists.

Economy


IN PICTURES: Rain, rain, and more rain in Rarotonga

Wednesday 24 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Weather

Residents can expect more rain after this week's significant downpour.

National


Kapi’s rugby dream comes true

Tuesday 23 February 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

Four local players will leave the country tomorrow to join school and senior rugby union teams in New Zealand.

Rugby Union


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