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Runway repairs at Rarotonga International Airport to begin early December
Wednesday 11 November 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local, National
Long-awaited runway repairs at Rarotonga International Airport are finally set to begin as talks for a Cooks-NZ travel bubble take shape.
‘Face yourself, love yourself’ - Student art event about self-expression
Wednesday 11 November 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Visual Art students showcase their work at Tereora College’s informal art event yesterday.
Solving Avatiu’s flooding problem
Wednesday 11 November 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Drainage works around the Avatiu roundabout is being hoped to solve flooding problems that continuously occur during heavy rain. Cole Hunt, the managing director of Pandanus Petrol and Oil Limited that has suffered damages from flooding, says the work has partially helped ease water flow but hasn’t solved the problem altogether. “It has been a […]
Use it, don’t abuse it! Petrol station asks public to respect free tire pressure service
Tuesday 10 November 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
A local petrol station is calling on the public to take good care of a free service they are providing or risk losing it. Pandanus Petrol and Oil Limited is disappointed at the lack of care for their tyre pressure gauges which were found broken again. Company managing director Cole Hunt said they have had […]
Cooks top choice for Kiwi travelers
Tuesday 10 November 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local, National
Survey reveals traveler preferences in the Covid-19 era will include upmarket accommodation options, flexible booking arrangements, and a need for strict hygiene practices.
Questions raised over recruitment for key public service roles
Tuesday 10 November 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local, National
Government assures they are following due process for the advertising, selection and appointment of two senior government positions.
‘Equal human rights for all Cook Islanders’
Saturday 7 November 2020 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
Elected officials and members of the public will take part in a global digital event promoting equal rights for LGBT+ community
Community groups join forces to raise funds
Friday 6 November 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Local community support groups Are Pa Metua, Creative Centre, and Te Kainga are working together to address a lack of financial support.
Regional meeting with Japan to discuss Covid response and recovery
Friday 6 November 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
Japan has committed non-project grant assistance of approximately $1.3 million to Cook Islands for Covid-19 preparedness.
Fixing drainage in flood prone Muri
Thursday 5 November 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Infrastructure Cook Islands is carrying out a project to overcome flooding and erosion issues in Muri.
PM downplays Covid fears
Thursday 5 November 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local, National
Prime Minister Brown says the Covid-19 situation in French Polynesia is not comparable to Cook Islands.
Programme supports vendors and growers
Thursday 5 November 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Awareness of small-scale entrepreneurs boosted through Business Trade and Investment Board program.
Australia supports Cook Islands security capabilities
Wednesday 4 November 2020 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
The Australian Government has provided a virtual conference system to support Cook Islands security capabilities. The system is highly expected to assist in the country’s participation in the virtual Joint Heads of Pacific Security (JHoPS) meeting to be held later this month. Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration says the virtual conference system has been […]
Te Are Manu looks for dedicated veterinarian
Wednesday 4 November 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Te Are Manu’s only vet Dr Ellen McBryde has decided to stay on and care for the animals of Rarotonga, but she needs some help.
Fishing workshop upskills in Mauke
Wednesday 4 November 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
A workshop organised by the Cook Islands Fishing Association and the Ministry of Marine Resources aims to upskill local fishermen in Mauke.
Matapo acting police chief
Tuesday 3 November 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
A Government spokesperson said executive council approved Matapo as the acting Police Commissioner last week.
‘A traumatic and difficult election to watch’
Tuesday 3 November 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local, National
A Rarotonga-based American weighs in on the US election.
New CI News website goes live
Tuesday 3 November 2020 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
A new and revamped digital experience now awaits readers at cookislandsnews.com. The newspaper’s new website went live yesterday, bringing forward a renewed digital presence for the nation’s flagship newspaper. Readers will now be able to access a range of new content including video, photo features, and curated content, bringing out the best the Cook Islands have […]
Local resort wins top regional award
Monday 2 November 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Pacific Resort Rarotonga has been awarded the 2020 Readers’ Choice Award for the Pacific Islands Best International Hotel and Resort.
Opposition questions police probe
Monday 2 November 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
The Opposition Democratic Party is dismayed with police announcement of an investigation into the disappearance of a little boy at sea 13 months after he went missing while travelling on an inter-island vessel.
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