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Dreamliner to clear backlog of cargo
Wednesday 3 March 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Air freight issues are expected to be temporarily resolved with Air New Zealand flying a one-off flight today with five times the normal cargo capacity.
Te Aponga Uira farewells long serving chief executive officer
Tuesday 2 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
Electricity company Te Aponga Uira O Tumu Te Varovaro (TAU) farewelled its long serving chief executive officer Apii Timoti on Friday last week.
Paper art challenge off to a solid start
Tuesday 2 March 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
One hundred and fifty Origami paper art were made on Saturday.
Infrastructure explains road block in Muri
Tuesday 2 March 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local
Travellers wanting to get through Muri had to wait six hours or go around the island on Saturday.
No arrivals this week
Tuesday 2 March 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local, National
Borders will be kept shut to travellers this week after Government's decision to not permit passengers on Friday’s flight from Auckland, but a solution has been found to alleviate the ongoing freight issue affecting businesses.
Couple say ‘I do’ at midnight
Monday 1 March 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
These are extraordinary times, when planned events are disrupted due to Covid-19 restrictions and weddings are no exception.
Cooks border closed to incoming passengers
Monday 1 March 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
Cook Islands government has reinstated the temporary closure of the air border until midnight Tuesday after new Covid-19 community cases in Auckland.
Govt financials and audit reports tabled
Friday 26 February 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
Prime Minister Mark Brown was pleased to see the completion of the finalised 2018 and 2019 Cook Islands Government Financial Statements this week.
Progress on top cop role
Friday 26 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
A submission to Cabinet on the recruitment of the new Police Commissioner is expected to be done by next week, says government spokesperson Jaewynn McKay.
One thousand origami paper cranes for speedy recovery from Covid-19
Friday 26 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Japan and Cook Islands diplomatic relationship and the Cook Islands Japanese Community will be hosting some cultural and friendship events to celebrate this occasion.
Significant jump in dengue cases as rain delays prevention efforts
Friday 26 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Dengue fever cases have doubled in a fortnight and there are fears it may get worse in the coming weeks due to recent rain which can cause the local mosquito population to explode.
Ballet lessons for kids three to 10 years old
Thursday 25 February 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Brynn Acheson-Nooroa is running kid’s ballet after last year’s success.
Facilitating relationships not recruiting: Minister Arioka
Wednesday 24 February 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local, National
The Minister responsible for the Business Trade and Investment Board defended the agency saying it's only “sharing information and introducing interested candidates” to an NZ company.
Fishermen land monster yellow fin tunas in competition
Tuesday 23 February 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
Peia Patai won the 2021 Gordon Murray Memorial Fishing Tournament with a 64.9 kilogram yellowfin tuna, taking home $1000 cash and a trophy sponsored by the Murray family, on Saturday night.
The smiling faces of Apii Rutaki
Tuesday 23 February 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
Despite the relentless rainfall, it was all smiles at Apii Rutaki Grade One classroom as students enjoyed their indoor lessons Monday with Mrs Tuikairoro William.
Passengers given green light to travel to Rarotonga
Monday 22 February 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local, National
Government has decided to resume incoming passenger travel from Auckland to Rarotonga despite a new Covid-19 community case in New Zealand Sunday.
Help save a life
Saturday 20 February 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Ngatangiia netball members and Matavera puna representatives participated in the Red Cross First Aid course held earlier this week.
Encouraging people to save animal lives
Saturday 20 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
In a bid to promote animal welfare, Te Are Manu (TAM) Vet Clinic will take its work out to the public next week.
Facebook blocks local news in Australia
Friday 19 February 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local, National
Facebook has blocked the sharing of news content in Australia after its government drafted a law that would force tech giants to pay for content. Now thousands of Australia-based Cook Islanders can no longer see Cook Islands News content on their timelines.
Second Chance for prison inmates
Thursday 18 February 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
For many years, lawyers, police and the courts have called for support for repeat offenders. A local NGO has stepped up to help fill that role.
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