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Avarua market’s heart beats again

Tuesday 25 May 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National

Cook Islanders and other residents who no doubt missed Punanga Nui’s lively ambience, woke up early to attend the Saturday market and see it regain its buzzing atmosphere.

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PM congratulates NZ’s next Governor-General

Monday 24 May 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National

Prime Minister Mark Brown has joined others in offering congratulations to the next Governor-General of New Zealand, Dame Cindy Kiro.

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‘Shining stars’ help beautify Avarua

Saturday 22 May 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

There were smiles all around at the special tree planting ceremony with Autism Cook Islands at the Constitution Park on Thursday. By Melina Etches.

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Government seeks $1.7m costs from US businessman

Saturday 22 May 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local, National

In 1998, a United States-based businessman attempted to set up a medical school in Rarotonga. Despite securing initial approvals, things didn’t go to plan and the Cook Islands found itself on the wrong side of a multi-million dollar legal dispute. Nearly 25 years later, the government’s lawyers are still dealing with the matter.

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Returning visitors to the Cook Islands say ‘It’s like coming home’

Saturday 22 May 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National

Rarotonga residents were happy to welcome the second round of visitors from New Zealand at the International Airport Friday afternoon.

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‘Suffering is an illusion’, says chili eating competition winner

Friday 21 May 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National

After claiming the Cook Islands Chilli Eating Competition, Samuel Thomas is getting his taste buds ready for the New Zealand comp.

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Returning to ‘serve the Cook Islands people’

Friday 21 May 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local

A highly qualified young Cook Islander is returning home to take up a senior position in the Cook Islands Investments Corporation (CIIC).

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Let’s get the Punanga Nui Market rocking again: Maggie

Friday 21 May 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local

The Minister for the Punanga Nui Market George Maggie Angene says now the quarantine free travel bubble between New Zealand and the Cook Islands is open, he’s expecting the market to re-open to pre-Covid-19 days, with more produce and wares on sale than we’ve seen in recent times.

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Supporting women in business

Thursday 20 May 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National

Ladies, get your dresses and your fabulous headwear attire ready for the Cook Islands Business Professional Women’s Association (BPW) high tea fashion show at Tamarind House in Tupapa on Saturday.

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Pledge leads to the Golden Oldies competition

Thursday 20 May 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

The 2021 Au Taunga (Experts) and Au Mama/Papa Auro (Golden Oldies 60+) will hit the stage at Rehab nightclub Friday at 8pm.

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Protests halt removal of giant toa trees

Thursday 20 May 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National

The removal of ancient trees from an Avarua church ground was halted yesterday after the church agreed to meet with those opposed to the work.

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Autism workshop educates, raises awareness

Wednesday 19 May 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National

Autism Cook Islands has held a highly-rated ‘Getting to Know Autism Spectrum Disorder’ workshop in collaboration with the Ministry of Education.

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Land laws under scrutiny

Wednesday 19 May 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Landowners are alarmed and disturbed that the occupation right rules of today with respect to succession do not give direct descendants the guarantee to continue occupation of land.

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One step at a time, PM says as Cooks-NZ bubble opens

Tuesday 18 May 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local, National

Prime Minister Mark Brown was at Rarotonga International Airport to welcome the first group of Kiwi visitors on Monday, just as he was preparing to depart the country for New Zealand on a personal trip.

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Here for ‘peace, quiet and warmth’, first visitors say

Tuesday 18 May 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National

The first tourists in 14 months were welcomed at Rarotonga Airport yesterday by cheering locals, many too excited to contain themselves.

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Progress Pride flags fly above high commissions

Tuesday 18 May 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Pride Cook Islands joined countries around the world on Monday to highlight International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia.

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Promoting Cook Islands in Gisborne

Monday 17 May 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

Three Gisborne journalists with close ties to the Cook Islands have issued a plea to people in Tairawhiti to help the Cooks recover by taking a trip to paradise.

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Cooks’ statecraft skills sharpened

Monday 17 May 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

Government officials are receiving training to enhance the country’s negotiating and diplomacy capabilities.

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Muri lagoon tour operators ready for visitors

Monday 17 May 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National

Once known as ‘tourist central’, Muri Beach became a ghost town during the pandemic with no snorkellers or sun tanners to be seen. That will change in the coming weeks with the travel bubble opening with NZ.

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Koutu Nui looks closely at land laws

Friday 14 May 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

The Koutu Nui, the country’s traditional sub-chiefs, are looking closely into land laws and plans to make recommendations to Parliament on possible amendments to them.

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