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Clampdown on unlicensed taxis
Thursday 1 July 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
There are concerns unlicensed taxi owners working under the radar are stealing business from licensed operators who pay premium rates to operate from Rarotonga International Airport.
Covid legislation targeting misinformation extended
Wednesday 30 June 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
The Covid-19 Amendment Act, designed to protect the country against the virus through border restrictions and combatting misinformation, was extended for another six months during Parliament last week.
Emergency call brings new fire truck to Raro
Wednesday 30 June 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
A much needed truck will soon ease the demands of fire emergencies on Rarotonga.
Aitutaki welcomes autism awareness
Tuesday 29 June 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
Autism Cook Islands had a successful week last week, taking their ‘Getting to know Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Workshop’ over to Aitutaki and spreading further awareness within schools and members of the island community.
Govt completes Raro’s water intake handover
Tuesday 29 June 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Landowners now urged to get behind and support the disinfection phase of Rarotonga’s water treatment facilities following the conclusion of the intake recognition ceremony yesterday.
Progress on adopted children’s PR status
Tuesday 29 June 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Members of the Parliament unanimously agreed to changes to the Cook Islands Constitution in regards to adopted overseas children receiving permanent residence status, putting the Amendment Bill through to third and final reading.
Mataiti joins Global Congress Network board
Monday 28 June 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Mataiti Mataiti recently took on the role as an executive committee member of the Global Congress Network who advocate, assist and support people in the urban and rural areas.
The island’s first mud run
Monday 28 June 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
The Cook Islands first official mud run, Toa Extreme saw both children and adults covered in mud head to toe at the finish line on Saturday.
‘Better safe than sorry’
Monday 28 June 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local, National
Passengers on the Air New Zealand aircraft that aborted its landing on Friday due to high winds remain upbeat about their Cook Islands holiday.
New Zealand Red Cross lends a helping hand
Saturday 26 June 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
Cook Islands Red Cross (CIRC) was glad to have two new delegates from New Zealand join them to train and support local capacity in disaster management and first aid.
Ngatoe intake on uninvestigated land
Friday 25 June 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The Ngatoe water treatment plant in Rutaki is unique as it’s the only one of the 10 intakes on Rarotonga that is developed on uninvestigated (customary) land.
Bubble tea craze hits Raro
Friday 25 June 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
When Boba Inu, a funky bubble tea café, first opened its doors earlier this month, a swarm of people crowded the premises at Taputapuatea.
Colourful end to an eventful month
Friday 25 June 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
Pupils at Takitumu School celebrated the last Friday of the month by lighting up their school with bright and colorful ‘Kia Orana wear’.
Habanero chillies – a ‘hot export’ potential
Friday 25 June 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
Paul’s Raro Hot Sauce founder Paul Lynch is looking into the possibility of local growers exporting habanero chillies to New Zealand.
4900 Rarotonga dogs ‘unneutered and unregistered’
Friday 25 June 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
An overwhelming number of dogs on Rarotonga are unneutered and unregistered but there is an ambitious plan to fix the problem by the end of this year.
Raro chilli chomper third best in NZ
Thursday 24 June 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
Cook Islands champion Samuel Thomas finished third at the New Zealand Chilli Eating Champs Competition at Freemans Bay, Auckland last month.
TMO takes action after Wellington Covid-19 scare
Thursday 24 June 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local, National
Health ministry staff carried out a flash contact tracing and testing drive beginning Tuesday night through yesterday following the case of an Australian tourist who visited Wellington and later tested positive for Covid-19.
Tupuna Ngamaru the new Ngamaru Ariki
Wednesday 23 June 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Twenty five-year-old Tupuna Moeroa Ngamaru arrived from New Zealand this week to assume the Ngamaru Ariki title of Atiu.
Fox appointed to Waitangi Tribunal
Wednesday 23 June 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
Citing his experience and leadership in the media industry, Rarotonga-based veteran broadcaster Derek Fox has been appointed to the Waitangi Tribunal for a three-year term.
Rubbish fire alarms public
Wednesday 23 June 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Two of Rarotonga’s volunteer fire brigades responded to a reported fire on Monday with three trucks and two tankers, only to find a burning heap of rubbish.
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