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Strong winds and heavy rain leave trail of destruction
Wednesday 1 June 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in National, Weather
Ferocious winds and heavy rain have unleashed havoc across Rarotonga bringing a destructive end to the month of May.
Inventory of performing arts traditions of Pukapuka/Nassau
Wednesday 1 June 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
Documenting and recording an inventory of peu karioi (performing arts) in the Cook Islands, to pass on the knowledge and social practices of peu karioi from generation to generation, is imperative for preservation and for future access and awareness.
Bill validates services of Parole Board
Tuesday 31 May 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
The Criminal Justice Bill 2022 which passed its third reading on Friday validates the service of the members of the parole board from December 2017.
Govt legal advisors attend crash course on contract laws
Tuesday 31 May 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National
Employees of Crown Law are getting a crash course about the importance of contract law by one of New Zealand’s specialists.
Raro car plunges into Avatiu stream
Tuesday 31 May 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
A Raro Cars rental vehicle has backed into the business’s neighbouring stream by accident on Monday afternoon.
Public invited on visiting French naval vessel
Tuesday 31 May 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National
People will get the chance to come aboard the French naval vessel Arago today.
‘It’s an ongoing problem … I’m tired of all the flooding’
Tuesday 31 May 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Weather
The heavy downpour yesterday morning caused severe flooding in Tikioki road, situated northeast of Titikaveka, blocking access to homes.
Plans to ease isolation rule
Tuesday 31 May 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National
Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health is planning to relax Covid-19 isolation rules in Rarotonga by July 1.
Cooks-China talks rescheduled
Tuesday 31 May 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands is yet to hold discussions with the visiting Chinese foreign minister who on Monday urged the Pacific region not to be ‘too anxious’ about his country’s aims after failing to sign a sweeping trade and security communique.
Dancers shine during Te Mire Ura competition
Monday 30 May 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, National
Contestants in Te Mire Ura 2022 Experts, Masters and Expatriates sections performed to a full house of cheering and encouragement at the Rehab Nightclub on Friday night.
Three months prison for burglary offence
Monday 30 May 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National
A 22-year-old was last week sentenced to three months’ prison for his second burglary offence.
Returning dancers crowned Te Mire Ura champions
Monday 30 May 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, National
Te Mire Ura 2022 Expert dance champions Uirangi Bishop and Tupa Tupa returned to the dance floor after 11 years, proving they still have the skills, talent and pride for their culture, sweeping the first prize awards in their categories and claiming the esteemed titles.
MPs amend rules to allow for increase in sitting days
Monday 30 May 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands Parliament has passed new Standing Orders that allow Members of Parliament to appear virtually and could result in 45 more sitting days a year.
Ombudsman Bill removes age restriction
Monday 30 May 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
A Bill removing the compulsory resignation of the nation’s Ombudsman at the age of 72 – to enable the current Ombudsman to keep her role – passed its third reading in Parliament on Friday without the Opposition’s support.
Education gets $334,000 to continue salary increases for teachers
Monday 30 May 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Education, National
Education has received a boost in personnel costs in order to help with the increase with teachers’ remuneration.
Cook Islands lawyer opens new office
Saturday 28 May 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Business, National
Barrister and solicitor Michelle Tangimama, 33, is back home to serve.
Visiting French naval vessel engaged in surveillance patrols
Saturday 28 May 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
The visiting French naval vessel Arago has been engaged in surveillance patrols, Cook Islands Police confirmed last night.
Bridges and roads top capital expenditure
Saturday 28 May 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
Infrastructure Cook Islands has been allocated funds to work on roads and bridges in Rarotonga and marine and air infrastructure in the Pa Enua in the 2022/23 Budget.
Expat gets 12-month probationary sentence
Saturday 28 May 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National
An expatriate worker who threw a suitcase at his partner has received a 12-month probationary sentence and ordered not to consume or purchase alcohol throughout the time of his sentence.
New nursing programme launched
Saturday 28 May 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National
A brand-new Bachelor of Nursing Pacific degree has just been launched in the Cook Islands, with the first cohort of 20 students due to start next week.
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