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Mastering the strokes in the pool
Friday 11 June 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
Young swimmers take time out of their busy school week to prepare for the upcoming New Zealand Secondary Schools Swimming Championships.
20 children make their first communion
Friday 11 June 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
Last Sunday, in St. Joseph’s Cathedral 20 children made their first communion. The word ‘communion’ means to be united with; Catholics believe that in holy Communion we are united in a special way with Jesus Christ.
Govt explains reasons behind hut construction
Friday 11 June 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local
A large multi-purpose hut being built at the Constitution Park will provide a wide variety of benefits to the general public, says the Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC).
Chamber says contact tracing system use on the rise
Thursday 10 June 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Cook Islanders and tourists are using Covid-19 tracing systems in increasing numbers according to statistics provided by the Chamber of Commerce.
Incoming Union president aims to elevate local women’s rugby
Thursday 10 June 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
New Cook Islands Rugby Union president Ashleigh Wihongi-Willis is embarking on a bold path to level the playing field for men and women in the sport.
Landowners stunned as toa trees removed by church
Thursday 10 June 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
Landowners say they have been betrayed after more old-growth Toa trees were removed yesterday at Avarua CICC Church, despite earlier protests and negotiations.
Historical Covid test leads to further scrutiny of travellers
Wednesday 9 June 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Health officials will now question the honesty of health declaration forms from overseas travellers because of the positive historical Covid-19 case, says Prime Minister Mark Brown.
Drunk drivers spend weekend in prison
Tuesday 8 June 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
The driver of the truck involved in a crash which wrecked a power pole and brought down cables in Panama on Friday night is likely to appear in court on Thursday.
100 demerit points and you’re walking
Tuesday 8 June 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Cook Islands residents with stacked minor driving offences run the risk of losing their licence with police enforcing demerit points on old offences dating back to 2016.
Wait for new elderly care centre continues
Tuesday 8 June 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The mamas who regularly enjoy the services of the Are Pa Metua – a centre for the elderly to meet and enjoy activities together – are disappointed that the Government has not contacted their coordinator regarding the progress of their new facility in Panama, which they say was promised back in February.
Covid-19 positive man charged with making false declaration
Tuesday 8 June 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
Despite detecting a historical case on Friday, Cook Islands remains Covid-19 free according to World Health Organization.
Wheeling away with wacky hairdos
Saturday 5 June 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
To celebrate Apii Te Uki Ou’s 28th birthday on Friday, May 28 students and teachers wore “wacky hair” and brought wheels to school.
Jon Lindsay memorial concert next week
Saturday 5 June 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The Jon Lindsay memorial concert has been postponed to 6pm next Saturday, June 12, at the National Auditorium dome.
Prison unsuitable for the disabled
Saturday 5 June 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
A man with disability convicted of “serious narcotics charges” dating back three years has avoided a custodial sentence because of the inability of Arorangi Prison to provide him with adequate care.
Marine Life and Eco Centre opens after year-long hibernation
Friday 4 June 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
After a year of closure, the Marine Life and Eco Centre is open again and ready to share with the community a wide range of old as well as new exhibits.
Drink driving proves costly
Friday 4 June 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
A Rarotonga resident entered two guilty pleas, one of excess breath alcohol and the other of careless driving causing bodily harm in court on Thursday.
Giving thanks for the life given
Friday 4 June 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
When Lachlann Muhl suddenly passed away in New Zealand at the age of 14, his family made the honourable decision to donate his liver, which gave the gift of life to a Rarotonga boy. On Thursday, a special ceremony was held to honour and pay tribute to him.
Efforts continue to recoup millions from Chinese firm
Thursday 3 June 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local, National
As the governments of the Cook Islands, New Zealand, and China prepare to hold a bi-annual meeting later this month to discuss the Te Mato Vai water infrastructure project, the government continues its efforts to resolve a lingering dispute concerning allegations of shoddy construction work with the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) - one of the project's main contractors.
Electricity discounts extended to June 30
Thursday 3 June 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
Prime Minister Mark Brown has now confirmed that electricity provider Te Aponga Uira’s power bill discount scheme for households and eligible businesses will continue throughout the month of June, but at a reduced rate.
14 road crashes on Rarotonga roads in May
Thursday 3 June 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
A dozen people were injured including one fatally in motor vehicle crashes last month.
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