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Local-led Penrhyn Expedition to carry out vital marine research
Wednesday 27 July 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Education, National
A Cook Islands-led scientific expedition is on its way to Penrhyn to carry out vital research on marine life on the remote Northern Group island.
Cook Islands placed 159th in internet data affordability
Wednesday 27 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National
A major survey of internet data affordability has found the Cook Islands lagging behind most of Oceania, although still ahead of New Zealand.
MFEM strategy release ‘apolitical’
Wednesday 27 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
A release about the latest strategy for Ministry for Finance and Economic Management (MFEM) has not breached any rules around public service neutrality, the Public Service Commissioner says – but opposition parties beg to differ.
‘The struggle is real’: Mitiaro prepares for Te Maeva Nui
Wednesday 27 July 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
For most teams participating in Te Maeva Nui cultural festival, “the struggle is real” to acquire enough dancers to perform in next week’s event, says the leader of Mitiaro’s cultural group, Matavaine (Tuvaine) Numanga.
Mangaia records over 100 Covid-19 cases
Wednesday 27 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Outer Islands
An outbreak of Covid-19 in Mangaia has occurred over the weekend, with Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health expecting about a quarter of the island’s population to be infected with the virus.
Record vendors for popular BCI Trade Days
Wednesday 27 July 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Business, National
A record number of 64 vendors will feature in the popular three-day BCI (Bank of the Cook Islands) Trade Days event which starts this morning from 9am to 2pm at the Punanga Nui market.
Couple charged with assault and intent to injure over land dispute
Tuesday 26 July 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
A couple assaulted another couple in Turangi over a land dispute on Friday morning.
Maeva crowned Pukapuka’s ‘Zumba Queen’ after losing 14.7 kilos
Tuesday 26 July 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National
After 11 weeks of moving to funky beats Nane Maeva took out the top award in the Pukapuka Zumba exercise programme. She lost an impressive 14.7 kilograms.
Call for bold approach to environment policies
Tuesday 26 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Environment, National
An environmental advocacy group is calling on the Cook Islands’ political parties to be bold in their approach to the environment policies.
Call to legalise medicinal use of cannabis
Tuesday 26 July 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
A former law enforcement officer has welcomed Government’s decision to run a referendum on cannabis during this year’s General Election.
Te Marae Ora monitoring New Zealand’s monkeypox situation
Tuesday 26 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National
Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health is closely monitoring the monkeypox situation after the World Health Organization (WHO) declared it a global emergency.
Keeping busy to beat the ‘winter blues’
Tuesday 26 July 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
School students Tarani Omao (left), Pati Estall, Gina Vaine Keu, Adyn Paige (NZ-based rugby player), Paige Anguna and little Cassius Anguna, who likes to be part of the family team, keep busy at the start of their holidays working part time “devanning” boxes.
Strings of Maute hits the right cord
Tuesday 26 July 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Eight teams performed in the first Cook Islands Game Fishing Club (CIGFC) string band competition on Saturday which saw Strings of Maute representing the island of Atiu taking home the top prize.
Muri Lagoon the 'best it's been since 2017'
Tuesday 26 July 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Environment, National
The large swells that left a trail of destruction two weeks ago have cleared the Muri Lagoon of seaweed with one tourist operator saying it’s the best he’s seen it in five years.
Expensive reparations for drink driving
Monday 25 July 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National
Two people who appeared in the Criminal Court on Thursday last week for drink driving related offences have raked up expensive reparation fines for driving into power poles.
First time political candidate a 'chip off the old block'
Monday 25 July 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Politics
The political domain is not something new to Nicholas Royle Henry, better known as Nick, who grew up in the ‘olden days’ of politicking when campaigns leading up to election day were full of celebrations and fun filled late nights of flowing conversation, an abundance of food, flowers, music and song.
Tourism industry ‘making hay while the sun shines’
Monday 25 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
The Cook Islands recorded a very busy June, with visitor numbers increasing more than 50 per cent on May, but accommodation providers are wary of the months ahead.
Fiasco over political party manifesto
Monday 25 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics
Cook Islands voters should be wary of any political party that enters into a general election without a comprehensive, workable manifesto, says the Opposition Democratic Party.
Pa Enua residing Permanent Residents receive awards
Monday 25 July 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
Kiribati residents on the island of Pukapuka – Toakarawa Kabuta, Karanga Ukeria-Taoroba and Toaki Taoroba – are proud to have been officially sworn in as Cook Islands Permanent Residents (PR) via a Zoom session on Thursday.
Singing their hearts out
Monday 25 July 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
Fisherman Kirikavaka Tutavake showed off his musical talent strumming and singing away in the Nga Oire e Rua string band during the Cook Islands Game Fishing Club String Band competition on Saturday.
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