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Vaimaanga man wanted for alleged assault on the run
Wednesday 6 July 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National
A Vaimaanga man who allegedly assaulted a woman on Sunday was still at large yesterday as police made attempts to take him in for questioning.
Progressive Party candidate wants to change international date line
Wednesday 6 July 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Politics
The Progressive Party’s lone candidate Te Tuhi Kelly who is running for Nikao-Panama seat wants to change the international date line to be the same as New Zealand.
Desexing programme reaches Mangaia
Wednesday 6 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Outer Islands
Dozens of cats and dogs on the island of Mangaia have been desexed thanks to a programme by Te Are Manu vet clinic.
Enforced Covid-19 isolation to end
Wednesday 6 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National
As Covid-19 daily case numbers wind down in the Cook Islands, Te Marae Ora is looking to enter the period of ‘normalising Covid-19’, which could mean an end to enforced isolation.
Cooks promote Marae Moana project in Lisbon
Tuesday 5 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Environment, National
The Cook Islands representative at the United Nations Ocean Conference is calling for more partners to further support the country’s Marae Moana project.
Health officials meet to discuss Covid-19 restrictions
Tuesday 5 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National
The further relaxation of the last of the Covid-19 restrictions looks likely, as Te Marae Ora met last night to discuss progress.
$300k poll budget
Tuesday 5 July 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National
The Cook Islands General Election to be held on August 1, 2022, is estimated to cost taxpayers $300,000 – similar to the budget of past elections.
Vetiver developments in the Cook Islands gains momentum
Tuesday 5 July 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National
Cook Islands has been featured by The Vetiver Network International (TVNI) as a case study Small Island Developing State in a review of Vetiver System applications.
Writer’s first book balances realness and representation
Tuesday 5 July 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
Cook Islander Maria Samuela has been writing stories for children since the 1990’s. This year, her first book for older readers, Beats of the Pa’u, was published by leading New Zealand publisher, Te Herenga Waka University Press. By Simone Kaho of Tagata Pasifika.
Natura Kuki Airani chair attending regional workshop
Tuesday 5 July 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
This week, Natura Kuki Airani chair Io Vakapora is attending the Pacific Organic and Ethical Trade Community (POETCom) Regional Workshop in Nadi, Fiji.
Driver blew over five times the legal alcohol limit
Tuesday 5 July 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National
Cook Islands Police ended a ‘relatively peaceful’ long weekend with two drunk drivers, a discharged firearm and an alleged fight.
Pitmasters cook up a storm
Tuesday 5 July 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
The second annual Barbecue Pitmasters competition was held on Saturday putting an end to the weeklong Raro Fire and Food Festival.
Safety challenges for cyclists, as numbers grow
Monday 4 July 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Local, National
A surge in cyclists and bike-riding during the pandemic is likely to become a permanent feature around the world including the Cook Islands.
Cook Islands welcomes ‘Partners in the Blue Pacific’
Monday 4 July 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
New Zealand, Australia, Japan, and the United Kingdom have joined the United States in an initiative titled “Partners in the Blue Pacific” which has the goal of improved cooperation in the Pacific region.
Excess breath alcohol charges dominate court
Monday 4 July 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National
Five people were called into the Criminal Court at Avarua for excess breath alcohol with four people opting to make pleas on Thursday last week.
Rookie focuses on land, family welfare
Monday 4 July 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Cook Islands Party’s newest candidate Doreen Tuainekore Boggs (nee Kavana) says stepping into the political arena ‘has been a long time coming’.
Fears of flight reductions
Monday 4 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Tourism
Tourism operators have expressed concerns about the major drop-off in flights to the Cook Islands after the peak season.
Committee ramps up neutering programme
Monday 4 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National
Dog control in the Cook Islands is to be ramped up over the next few months, as an initiative to have all surveyed dogs neutered and registered continues.
Apii Avarua retains Te Tangi Kaara title
Saturday 2 July 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Apii Avarua has proved their drumming skills are still the best after winning again the Tangi Kaara Juniors drumming competition on Thursday night.
Businesses respond to predicted GDP growth
Saturday 2 July 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
Small businesses around Rarotonga are not surprised by a 17.1 per cent growth in GDP (gross domestic product) forecast for the 2022/23 financial year off the back of consecutive Covid-19 affected years.
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