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Volunteers loving time in Raro
Monday 16 May 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Local, National
Three volunteers have arrived in the Cook Islands to help Te Are Manu veterinary clinic treat and care for animals in Rarotonga.
$6.1 million for Rarotonga road works
Monday 16 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National
A Rarotonga-based contractor will undertake road renewal work spanning 4.5 kilometres and contract value of over $6 million.
Specialist service to resume at Rarotonga Hospital
Monday 16 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Health, National
After many years with limited hearing, Atiu resident Jude Isaia is rapt with her new hearing aid.
Jonassen reappointed as Secretary for Ministry of Justice
Monday 16 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in National
Tamatoa Jonassen has been re-appointed as the Secretary for the Ministry of Justice – Te Tango Tutara ō te Ture - for a second three-year term.
Tourism yield should be top priority: MP
Monday 16 May 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National
A senior Opposition Democratic Party MP says pressure must be brought on Cook Islands Tourism to initiate innovative strategies that will change the current focus of attracting high numbers of visitors to the country to getting better economic yield.
PM clarifies Sheraton redevelopment endorsement
Monday 16 May 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Business, National
Prime Minister Mark Brown says he endorsed the Vaima’amga redevelopment located at the abandoned Sheraton site because he was “thrilled” the project was finally going to be completed after sitting idle for 30 years.
Borders to fully open July 31
Monday 16 May 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National
Local tourism operators are hoping to capitalise on the Europe and North American markets when New Zealand fully reopens its international borders from July 31.
Renowned sailors head to Aitutaki for Electron Regatta
Saturday 14 May 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
Aitutaki is to host its first Electron World Fleet and Match Sailing Regatta on the lagoon.
Joy as Tereora holds first assembly post Covid-19 restrictions
Saturday 14 May 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
The Princess Anne Hall at Tereora College was packed with students for the first full assembly since the outbreak of Covid-19.
Minimum wage increase brings mixed reactions
Saturday 14 May 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
The move to increase the minimum wage in the Cook Islands by 50 cents per hour to $8.50 has drawn a mixed response.
Aitutaki to host ‘biggest’ fitness festival in the South Pacific
Saturday 14 May 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in National, Outer Islands
The organisers of Aitutaki Liftoff have announced the second edition of the annual competition, with the aim of becoming one of the biggest local and international fitness events in the pacific.
Minister Angene’s water station ready for use
Saturday 14 May 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Minister George Angene’s bright green and yellow water station at Tau Terevete Park is complete and ready for use.
Aitutaki records major drop in Covid-19 cases
Saturday 14 May 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Outer Islands
Daily Covid-19 numbers remain low in the Cook Islands, with Aitutaki experiencing a major drop this week.
Tourism yield versus numbers
Saturday 14 May 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands needs to focus both on returning to previous traveller numbers and increasing yield, says Tourism Minister Patrick Arioka.
Minimum wage rises to $8.50
Saturday 14 May 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
Minimum wage in the Cook Islands is set to increase by 50 cents to $8.50 per hour from July 1, 2022.
Police confirm investigation into alleged Covid-19 breach
Saturday 14 May 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
An alleged Covid-19 breach involving a positive case who boarded an Aitutaki bound plane in Rarotonga is in the hands of police.
Conservation group considers ‘necessary’ biodiversity regulations
Friday 13 May 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Environment, National
An informal group with a primary objective to provide environmental advice to the National Environment Service is now considering regulations ‘necessary for the protection of biodiversity in the Cook Islands’.
Partnership to preserve and enhance marine space
Friday 13 May 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Environment, National
A new partnership between the Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) and Cook Islands Tourism is set to preserve and enhance lagoon and marine space.
Indonesia Ambassador makes history as first to visit Cook Islands
Friday 13 May 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
The Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia for the Cook Islands has made history as the first to visit the country.
Drunk, careless drivers fined and disqualified
Friday 13 May 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National
Several people were sentenced for careless driving and driving with excess blood alcohol in the Criminal Court in Avarua on Thursday.
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