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Masks come off in Raro
Friday 13 May 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National
The legal requirement to wear masks has now been officially lifted in Rarotonga, with Prime Minister Mark Brown urging businesses to relax their restrictions.
Young swimmers prepare for NZ event
Friday 13 May 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National
Swimming enthusiasts, from left, Rebecca Tangiataua, Itirangi Pennycook, Taunga Miller and Esther Miller are looking forward to participating in the New Zealand Secondary Schools Swimming Competition which will be held on July 31.
CIIC addresses market vendors
Friday 13 May 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
A Punanga Nui Market vendor meeting was held to clarify “misinformation or misunderstandings” in relation to future market plans, says Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC).
Price at the pump is set to bite
Thursday 12 May 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
Pressures on the supply of oil and the situation in the Ukraine will likely lead to increased pain at the pump later this month, according to the Price Tribunal.
Matutu, the new Teava Mataiapo
Thursday 12 May 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
A pe’e led by Turori (Matutu’s son), chanted by the family tribe and accompanied by drums, led the entourage of warriors, taunga and Mataiapo (a hereditary chiefly title) to the marae during yesterday’s investiture ceremony at the Ko Oro Vena marae in Arai-Te -Tonga.
Restaurant demolished at weekend
Thursday 12 May 2022 | Written by Cameron Scott | Published in Local, National
A landmark building that has been home to numerous restaurants over the years was torn down over the weekend.
Worker delays hit businesses
Thursday 12 May 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
The first of the new Fijian workers are arriving in the Cook Islands thanks to Air New Zealand’s Fiji Labour Movement Airfare Support scheme, but some businesses are reporting delays in getting them processed.
Morning tea for World Mosquito Program
Thursday 12 May 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
The Australian High Commission threw a morning tea to celebrate the work the World Mosquito Program has done in conjunction with Te Marae Ora.
Worker ‘exodus’ causes problems
Thursday 12 May 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Business, National
A Rarotongan businessman is claiming that New Zealand recruitment firms are targeting immigrant workers in the Cook Islands.
Watching the jet land becoming popular again
Thursday 12 May 2022 | Written by Cameron Scott | Published in Local, National
Before Covid-19 brought Rarotonga’s tourism industry to its knees, one of the most popular forms of entertainment for visitors was watching jets land from the lagoon side of the airport runway.
Biting pig’s ear marks Teava Mataiapo succession
Thursday 12 May 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
Teava Mataiapo George Matutu bites the ear of a large cooked pig to mark his succession as the new Teava Mataiapo.
Covid-19 stats better than NZ’s
Thursday 12 May 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National
Cook Islands Covid-19 deaths and hospitalisations are significantly better than New Zealand, epidemiologist Dr Michael Baker says the biggest factor for the difference likely comes down measurement.
No sign of movement for grounded Grinna
Wednesday 11 May 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Outer Islands
There’s no indication of when Taio Shipping’s MV Grinna II will be removed from Manhiki’s reef.
Empire Bridge completion two weeks away
Wednesday 11 May 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
The Empire Bridge is expected to be completed within two weeks, says Landholdings representative John Batty.
Free de-sexing programme gets underway
Wednesday 11 May 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Local, National
Te Are Manu in conjunction with the Dog Registration and Animal Control Committee (DRACC) and the SPCA, will host a number of free de-sexing clinics for dogs starting today.
Jail sentence for smashing bottle over man’s head
Wednesday 11 May 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National
A Cook Islands man has been jailed for three months after admitting he smashed an empty Jim Beam bottle over a victim’s head.
GEF7 funding will support grass roots projects
Wednesday 11 May 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, National
A validation workshop facilitated by the National Environment Service (NES) for the GEF7 funds (Global Environment Facility) of $7 million which starts early next year for a period of six years, was held yesterday with the project team and partners at the Crown Beach Resort.
Reparations payment leads to discharge without conviction
Wednesday 11 May 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National
A public servant has been discharged without conviction, after he agreed to pay $3000 in reparations to the victim of a vehicle accident.
Nikao seawall mural continues to delight
Wednesday 11 May 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Te Marae Moana’s bright ocean-themed mural at the seawall in Nikao continues to delight passing motorists, and yesterday 107 metres of the artwork was completed.
Opposition leader slams govt with ‘zero results’
Wednesday 11 May 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Politics
The leader of the Opposition says the Government has produced “zero results” when it comes to diversifying the economy, despite the Cook Islands Party making it a main talking point.
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