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LEGO therapy for building social skills
Thursday 8 July 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
Autism Cook Islands’ LEGO Masters programme kicked off on Saturday and will run for the next six weeks.
"If you lose your language, you lose your culture"
Thursday 8 July 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
That is the message from Te Kopapa Reo Maori or the Maori Language Commission for the weeklong Epetoma no te Reo Maori – Maori Language Week, which concludes Friday.
Covid crisis brings Fijian community closer
Thursday 8 July 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
With the increasing number of Covid-19 cases in Fiji, anxiety amongst families watching from afar, including those residing in the Cook Islands, continue to grow. However, with strong support systems and a firm belief in God’s protection, the Fijian community of Rarotonga remain calm and trust that their loved ones will survive the pandemic.
Court news
Thursday 8 July 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National
Roundup from Cook Islands High Court.
Airline leaves customer high and dry
Thursday 8 July 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
The ongoing uncertainty of Jetstar services returning to Rarotonga due to increasing Covid cases in Australia has put a grandfather’s dream of spending Christmas with his family in New Zealand in doubt.
Winter blast hits Raro
Thursday 8 July 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in National, Weather
Rarotonga received its second highest rainfall on record for June as the island was hammered by wild weather last month.
The Maori Vision of Antarctica’s Future
Wednesday 7 July 2021 | Written by The New York Times | Published in Features, In Depth
Maori may have been first to reach Antarctica, in the seventh century. But the past matters less than what lies ahead, Indigenous scholars say. By Sabrina Imbler from the New York Times.
FAST to ask Samoa judges to recognise impromptu swearing in
Wednesday 7 July 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Samoa
The FAST Party in Samoa has filed an application with the Supreme Court in Samoa to have it recognise an impromptu swearing-in ceremony of elected members of the new political party.
PET TALK: Do your part, get your pet desexed
Wednesday 7 July 2021 | Written by Dr. Ellen McBryde | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Rarotonga’s roaming dogs are much loved by visitors and locals alike, but in their current numbers they’re becoming a nuisance and a hazard. To tackle this problem, Dr Ellen McBryde says we need to take responsibility for our pets and have them de-sexed to help control the island’s out-of-control dog and cat population.
LETTERS: Unity message by Forum’s Puna rings hollow
Wednesday 7 July 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Letters for July 7, 2021
Cook Islands edged by Tasman Mako in Rugby World Cup qualification warmup
Wednesday 7 July 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
The visiting Cook Islands squad couldn’t capitalise on a first half lead during their world cup qualification warmup against Tasman Mako on Tuesday.
Dengue cases drop on Rarotonga and Pa Enua
Wednesday 7 July 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Health, National
Cases of Dengue fever in Rarotonga and the Pa Enua have nearly flattened as public health officials get a leg up on the outbreak.
Every dollar needs a job
Wednesday 7 July 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
A budgeting workshop held last week advised participants on how to stay on top of their personal finances, sort out money priorities, pay and understand debt, and find the right balance between spending and saving.
Sentencing adjourned for the second time
Wednesday 7 July 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National
A man found guilty of assault against a female has had his sentencing adjourned a second time because his criminal record remains unclear.
Litter an ongoing problem at Tupapa beach
Wednesday 7 July 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
The well-known beach amongst locals next to Tupapa Outpatients clinic was trashed with empty beer bottles and boxes from last weekend.
Tourists pick up tab after skipped payment
Wednesday 7 July 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
Trader Jacks staff could have cause to celebrate after Kiwi tourists covered an unpaid bill left by another group of travellers who skipped payment and did a runner.
Businesses face mounting challenges
Wednesday 7 July 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
Local businesses continue to face a cash crunch and an increase in national superannuation contribution rates this month is expected to add further cash-flow pressure.
Epetoma No Te Reo Maori is Maori Language week
Wednesday 7 July 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
As the Cook Islands marks Maori Language Week, one government official has said that official use of the language is on the rise.
Covid-19: Six more dead, 636 new cases in Fiji
Tuesday 6 July 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Fiji, Regional
Fiji has reported 636 cases of Covid-19 in the last 24 hours - a record number of daily infections.
CISNOC promotes healthy lifestyle
Tuesday 6 July 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Other Sports, Sports
The Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) hosted the MINIstry Games at the Avatiu Field on Thursday last week, where an excellent display of sportsmanship, friendship and Olympism was shown.
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