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Palmerston remains off limits: Ministry of Health
Friday 22 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National
Travel to Palmerston Island will likely remain off limits until next month, as Te Marae Ora completes its vaccination rollout.
CIIC prioritises $60m civic centre project
Thursday 21 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
More than 400 people are expected to be employed in the construction of the multi-million-dollar Vaikapuangi civic centre project, but a construction start date is yet to be finalised.
Women leadership report launched
Thursday 21 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Business, National
A major report on women and leadership has placed Cook Islands among the Pacific’s best performers, for the representation of women in business leadership which was launched on Tuesday.
Parties focus on boosting agriculture in the Pa Enua
Thursday 21 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics
Cook Islands political parties are drumming up support for agriculture as the island nation looks to move away from its dependance on tourism, with policies ranging from subsidising agriculture equipment to better support for the Pa Enua.
Leaving no stone unturned in soldier search missions
Thursday 21 July 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The search continues to locate 34 Cook Islands World War I (WWI) veterans who are believed to be buried on Rarotonga.
Te Kukupa legacy lives on
Thursday 21 July 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The crew of Te Kukupa II, who spent four months away from their families and friends, reunited with their loved ones yesterday after bringing home safely the newly gifted police patrol boat from Cairns, Australia.
Uptick in early voting
Thursday 21 July 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National
With 10 days left until the General Election on Monday, August 1, 174 people have already exercised their right to vote, says chief electoral officer Taggy Tangimetua.
Swell warning remains in place for Southern Group
Thursday 21 July 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Weather
Cook Islands Meteorological Service still has a damaging heavy swell warning in place for the Southern Group islands including Rarotonga despite near normal conditions yesterday.
Thieves target tourists in recent cases of break-ins
Thursday 21 July 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National
Tourists have become burglary targets despite break-ins still being low compared to pre-Covid times, says a Rarotonga-based security company owner.
Te Kukupa II welcomed home
Thursday 21 July 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The sleek and stealthy Te Kukupa II patrol boat glided into Avatiu harbour yesterday morning fittingly welcomed by a rainbow, light showers, family, friends and dignitaries who made up the hundreds waiting patiently for the vessel to berth.
Human rights must be protected and enhanced: Solicitor General
Wednesday 20 July 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Crown Law Office lawyers are on their third day of a human rights workshop that will help them better understand the commitments the Cook Islands have made to international conventions.
Governing party proposes bold ‘re-population’ policy
Wednesday 20 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics
The Cook Islands Party believes it has the policies to ensure the ‘re-population’ of the islands, by offering young people special interest rate for their first home loan.
Don’t drop your guard yet, waves warning remains
Wednesday 20 July 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Weather
The large swells did not arrive on Tuesday as forecast, however, Cook Islands Meteorological Service director Arona Ngari says it’s too early to relax.
New studio helping individuals and businesses bring their projects to life
Wednesday 20 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Business, National
KOCo Studio, an eclectic and industrial vibe space in Cooks Corner, was officially opened to the public last Sunday evening.
Inspiring Cook Islands women to achieve their career goals
Wednesday 20 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Business, National
The newly-elected president of the Cook Islands Business and Professional Women (CIBPW) Association hopes to inspire and assist other Cook Islands women in taking risks and achieving their career goals.
Willful damage costs man over $1600
Wednesday 20 July 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National
A man apologised in the Criminal Court at Avarua last week for causing over $1600 worth of damage to his uncle’s property.
Maritime CI ran ‘due diligence’ on yacht with links to Russian oligarch
Wednesday 20 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National
Maritime Cook Islands says it has run due diligence on a massive yacht alleged to be owned by sanctions hit Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich.
Police patrol boat Te Kukupa II arrives today
Wednesday 20 July 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Te Kukupa II is expected to arrive this morning at 10am at Avatiu harbour where she and the crew will be officially welcomed by Prime minister Mark Brown, the Queen’s Representative Sir Tom Marsters and Cook Islands Police personnel.
Promoting Cook Islands language and culture
Wednesday 20 July 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
Determined to keep the language and traditions of Reo Maori thriving, Pa Tepaeru Teariki Upokotini Marie Ariki has welcomed the start of Te Vānanga Are Tapere O Takitumu (Takitumu Performing Arts School), which has a first cohort of 10 students.
Parties propose policies to ‘repopulate’ Cook Islands
Tuesday 19 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics
The Cook Islands Democratic Party is proposing a massive shakeup to immigration policy, including the establishment of a ‘repopulation department’, while the United Party says its economic policies will encourage more people to stay in the Cook Islands.
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