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Matavera community clinic first to make move
Tuesday 1 September 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Bright, airy and spacious, the new Matavera community clinic is now located at the Tuarai centre, next door to Apii Takitumu.
Vaka returns from Mangaia
Tuesday 1 September 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
As the sun shone and the sea glistened, Vaka Marumaru Atua arrived back at Avarua harbour yesterday afternoon from Mangaia.
The chips are down
Monday 31 August 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Local
It may be the best crisis to ever hit this nation: the Great Potato Chips Shortage of 2020.
Rock'n'raising funds: What's new pussycat?
Saturday 29 August 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Elvis tribute artist Paul Napa is promising a lively show at next week’s Te Are Manu fundraiser.
Meeting to challenge eviction
Saturday 29 August 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Local
A legal advisor for Aronga Mana landowners is proposing a meeting of all landowners of Ngati Teaia and Nukupure 3C to decide the future of the Muri community hall and clinic.
Families told, ask for help
Saturday 29 August 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
A leading Cook Islands healthcare advocate in New Zealand says in these unprecedented times, it’s okay to seek assistance.
Putting an end to 'outrageous' legal fees
Saturday 29 August 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Barrister Antonina Browne hopes to help set up a legal aid system to assist Cook Islands people with land and security problems.
Community puna is told to get out
Friday 28 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
$25,000 work to upgrade Muri clinic for local healthcare is jeopardised by eviction order.
Cook Islands News appoints new editor and senior journalists
Friday 28 August 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Local
Cook Islands News has appointed senior journalist Rashneel Kumar to lead the paper through a challenging time for the country and the world.
Work on bridges to fight floods
Thursday 27 August 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Work on flood-prone bridges in Avatiu and Turangi is nearing completion, and engineers are getting ready to move on to bridges and culverts at Avana, Pacific Resort, the Muri Outlet store and Aroko.
Turning beer into water
Thursday 27 August 2020 | Published in Local
Water lobbyists want 10 cents from the sale of every bottle of imported beer to help pay for the new drinking water treatment system.
Customs train up to manage free trade in coronavirus era
Thursday 27 August 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Cook Islands has undertaken Customs administrations training in preparation for the Pacific Agreement on Closer Economic Relations (PACER-Plus).
Protecting assets from coastal erosion
Wednesday 26 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Coastal construction works similar to those being done in Vaima’anga are underway in Rutaki to manage coastal erosion.
Marumaru Atua sets sail for Mangaia
Wednesday 26 August 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
With 16 crew members on board, vaka Marumaru Atua sailed off from Avarua harbour for Mangaia yesterday.
Women join police crew
Tuesday 25 August 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Women excited at fast-track into the Police Maritime division for patrol boat’s ocean trip.
We are sailing
Tuesday 25 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
The Avarua and Avatiu harbours are setting-off points for a diaspora this week.
Decision whether to allow returning residents
Tuesday 25 August 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
A decision on the proposed quarantine facility in New Zealand is expected today.
'Tough guy' of rugby, but Papa Teava showed his compassion in community
Monday 24 August 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Local
The Police and Rugby Union paid tribute this weekend to the late Papa Teava Iro, who passed away on Saturday.
Women anticipating slower recovery for their businesses
Monday 24 August 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Local
Greater difficulty accessing finance, and trying to juggle professional, family and community responsibilities, are making the Covid-19 slowdown extra difficult for businesswomen, a new survey reveals.
New JPs sworn in
Monday 24 August 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Four new Justices of the Peace have been appointed to ease the workload of those deciding court matters.
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