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Clubs allowed to reopen, but challenge six o'clock swill
Saturday 16 May 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Local
Clubs have been given the green light to open their doors and begin serving alcohol again today – but only until 6pm.
Government is challenged to pay training fees
Saturday 16 May 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
Hopes for government support to pay fees to upskill workers.
Repatriation flight: Double trouble on the tarmac
Saturday 16 May 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
Cook Islands welcomes home 104 returning residents – and two very new ones!
Anger from forgotten Cook Islanders in NZ
Friday 15 May 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Cook Islanders left off the repatriation list are distraught at being left stranded in New Zealand.
'Meitaki atupaka to our government for bringing us home'
Friday 15 May 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
Another 100 Cook Islanders will be up early in Auckland today, to board a long-awaited flight home.
Cash support to 10 puna to keep communities safe
Thursday 14 May 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Village water stations will be upgraded, buildings improved and puna teams decked out in security gear.
Listen to your Aunties and look after one another
Thursday 14 May 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
There’s uproarious laughter when Kia Orana Ambassadors Aunty Nane Papa and Aunty Lydia Nga sit down with Katrina Tanirau to talk about themselves, Cook Islands Tourism’s new Mana Tiaki campaign, and getting stuff for free.
Govt creates building jobs as stimulus
Thursday 14 May 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Big projects to refurbish government buildings are being brought forward, to create jobs for builders and labourers.
Fijians to get passports in Wellington
Wednesday 13 May 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Fijian workers will be allowed to renew their passport at the Fijian Embassy in New Zealand – just not yet.
Support for science, tech and maths
Wednesday 13 May 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
The United States Embassy in New Zealand has announced its funding on small grants programme for science, technology, engineering and math support in Cook Islands.
Red Cross teams up with Covid-19 health workers
Tuesday 12 May 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Mii Estall was living on the island of Aitutaki in February 2010 when, at 3am, the most powerful cyclone to hit Aitutaki in living history swept over the island.
Mother's Day goes local in a blooming accident!
Tuesday 12 May 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
When Cook Islanders around the world ordered flowers for their mums back home on Rarotonga, Aitutaki and Mangaia, some expected the roses and carnations that are traditional overseas.
Surviving the Covid-19 shockwaves
Monday 11 May 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Stephenie Jansen could have made her staff redundant, if there were no government assistance.
Free car wash, sausage sizzles and drinks
Monday 11 May 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
A local car and bike rental company is planning on providing some Covid-19 relief in their own special way.
Special lunch for quarantined mum
Monday 11 May 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
When Tina Kae asked her mum Mii what she wanted for Mother’s Day lunch, the answer was not surprising.
'Our hearts are warm for our kopu tangata'
Saturday 9 May 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
We can’t hug them, but we wanted to be here, to see them pass by. That was the message of love from countless Cook Islanders as Rarotonga ground to a halt yesterday.
Burial grounds needed
Saturday 9 May 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Politicians are debating whether land can be leased to bury expat workers who die in the Covid-19 shutdown – or whether government should take land by warrant for burial plots.
Churches prepare: After this 'we sing, sing, sing'
Friday 8 May 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
Worshippers ask, when can we sing out loud to our Lord?
Cook Islands residents on a special flight home
Friday 8 May 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
The return of about 130 Cook Islands residents on a special flight today will be bittersweet. No ei, no hugs and kisses, no noise and laughter, no family to shower them with love.
Sacre bleu! A breath of garlic in the air
Thursday 7 May 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Locals’ favourite rice and garlic are back on the shop shelves after the arrival of new shipment yesterday.
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