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Students take journey of creative expression
Wednesday 11 August 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Health, National
A visiting artist from New Zealand has dedicated her three month stay to promoting the improvement of long term mental health - starting with a school on Rarotonga.
Ministry tracking taro and fresh food items at airport
Wednesday 11 August 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, National
For the first time, the Ministry of Agriculture has begun weighing fresh and cooked food items that are accompanying passengers flying to New Zealand.
Assault and drink driving cases heard in court
Wednesday 11 August 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National
Court briefs for the week of August 9, 2021
Local physician explores the power of dreams and meditation
Wednesday 11 August 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
Dr. Maria Peach, a doctor at the Tupapa Outpatients Clinic is sharing her knowledge of meditation, the power in harnessing the knowledge connected to your dreams, as well as her desire to incorporate this knowledge into healthcare and mental health in Rarotonga.
Focus must remain on economic recovery, says Chamber of Commerce
Wednesday 11 August 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy, National
A private sector leader says efforts towards diversifying the economy should take a back seat to helping the tourism-led economy recover from the downturn caused by Covid-19.
Concerns as Empire Bridge demolition gets underway
Wednesday 11 August 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Businesses neighbouring the Empire Bridge are concerned they will suffer during disruptions on one of Rarotonga’s busiest stretches of road, as contractors prepare to demolish the structure and build a replacement.
Samoa launches door-to-door covid vax-drive
Tuesday 10 August 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Samoa
The Samoa government is launching a country-wide door-to-door mass vaccination campaign for Covid-19 today.
More action and more fixtures
Tuesday 10 August 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
New Cook Islands Rugby Union president, Ashleigh Wihongi-Willis, has big ambitions for rugby in the country.
80 years of ‘hard but good life’
Tuesday 10 August 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Features, Memory Lane
Eighty years ago, a time when war dominated world affairs, a baby girl was born in Reureu; colloquially known as Reureu Te Mata o Teerui – a village situated on the western side of Aitutaki, far removed from the turmoil of war-torn Europe.
OPINION: There is strength in our diversity
Tuesday 10 August 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Cook Islanders are not leaving our shores, rather they are extending the borders of our people to include the borders of NZ and Australia because that is where Cook Islanders have made their home, writes Prime Minister Mark Brown.
Kiwi importer wants Aitutaki taro price to come down
Tuesday 10 August 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Outer Islands
Aitutaki Taro exported two shipments of the root crop to New Zealand and is looking for a third but its New Zealand importer says taro prices are still too high.
Former staff receives probation sentence for stealing from police
Tuesday 10 August 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National
A former Cook Islands Police employee who stole more than $5000 has been sentenced to 18 months probation and six months community service.
Drink driving remains major police concern
Tuesday 10 August 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
A 70-year-old motorist is suspected of drink driving following a crash near The Rarotongan Beach Resort on Saturday evening.
Survey to quantify labour shortage
Tuesday 10 August 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands labour shortages are an ongoing concern as authorities struggle to quantify how many workers are needed as the country experiences a boom in tourism .
Students full of energy after school holiday
Tuesday 10 August 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Education, National
Yesterday school students in the Cook Islands returned to the classrooms for the start of eight weeks long term three studies.
Don’t divert focus on economic diversification, businessman says
Tuesday 10 August 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy, National
Tourism may have resumed its role in providing government the bulk of its revenues, but a local businessman says efforts to diversify the economy must not fall by the wayside.
Palau settles into new normal after it claims herd immunity
Monday 9 August 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Palau, Regional
Palau is settling into a new normal, and seeing a return of tourists, after it says it achieved herd immunity against Covid-19 among its adult population.
Covid-19 in Fiji: 18 more deaths, 603 new cases confirmed
Monday 9 August 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional
A woman who recently gave birth is among 18 people that have died from Covid-19 in Fiji.
Pickleball comes to Rarotonga
Monday 9 August 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Other Sports, Sports
On 16 July, visiting Kiwi vacationer Jeff Parke (pictured playing the sport in 2019) helped three Rarotongans play what seems to be the first game of Pickleball ever in the Cook Islands.
Rugby returns to Raro
Monday 9 August 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
After a quiet last week, rugby union is back in action this week with 7s coaching clinic and player recruitment drive, culminating with the Rarotonga Club 15s competition this Saturday at Raemaru Park in Arorangi.
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