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In brief: Court news
Friday 6 May 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A man facing charges of reckless and drink driving has entered a not guilty plea.
Ridge Ponini’s incredible journey
Friday 6 May 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The strong and sweet tenor vocals on the classic song Unchained Melody floated through the music class of Tereora College yesterday afternoon, silencing the room.
China donate's emergency equipment
Friday 6 May 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
China has donated 50 chainsaws and high-quality radios worth over $100,000 to the Cook Islands to be used in emergency management.
Smallest islands have the biggest hearts, top Olympic official declares
Friday 6 May 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National
The smallest islands can have the biggest sporting hearts. That’s the message of International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach, who made a quick visit to the Cook Islands on Thursday.
Covid-19 pandemic near end in Rarotonga says health boss
Friday 6 May 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National
Health secretary Bob Williams says the Covid-19 pandemic is all but over in Rarotonga, after daily case numbers dipped to single figures.
Cook Islands represented at International Cobalt Institute Webinar
Friday 6 May 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Nearly 300 registrations for the International Cobalt Institute webinar were received from a wide range of stakeholders in Government, civil society, industry, the media and academia.
Market plan upsets hut owners
Friday 6 May 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Business, National
A Punangi Nui Market hut owner is concerned about getting kicked out, however, stakeholders involved in the market's future development say there is nothing for the vendor to worry about.
Flight changes welcomed
Thursday 5 May 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Tourism
As Covid-19 daily numbers begin to plateau in Aitutaki, tourism operators are welcoming the relaxation of certain flight rules.
Covid-19 hits young more frequently than others
Thursday 5 May 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National
Youths between the age of 10 to 19 have been the most common group to catch Covid-19 in the Cook Islands.
Mother of five counts her blessings
Thursday 5 May 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Thirty one year old Agnes Teiti (nee Parker) is a mother to five children, and with the help of her husband Peter Teiti, runs a small side business - Cadeau Handcrafted Gifts.
Court case management gets a technology boost
Thursday 5 May 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National
The Cook Islands Ministry of Justice is moving from Excel spreadsheets to a new case tracking system (CTS) which will improve management of its court cases.
NES confirms mudflow complaint
Thursday 5 May 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Environment, National
The National Environment Service has confirmed an anonymous complaint about mudflow on either end of the abandoned Sheraton hotel.
Buying local the way to go: PM
Thursday 5 May 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
The Cook Islands needs to improve productivity and promote buying local to beat inflation, says Prime Minister Mark Brown.
Empire bridge near completion
Thursday 5 May 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National
Work on the Empire Bridge is almost complete, with just a few jobs left.
Worker ‘scramble’ warning
Thursday 5 May 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands businesses are warning there might be a “scramble” to obtain permission for Fijian workers coming into the islands, with many still in transit.
Health inspector told future is ‘in his hands’
Wednesday 4 May 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National
A health inspector who assaulted his partner and two friends after someone took the keys off his bike has been ordered to come up before the Court in six months.
Water station to be sited in popular park
Wednesday 4 May 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
Taua Terevete Park which is formerly known as Constitution Park is getting a new water station.
Vaka Marumaru Atua returns to Rarotonga
Wednesday 4 May 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Captained by master navigator Peia Patai, the UNESCO Teretereanga Vaka Marumaru Atua Vaka and her crew arrived safely to shore at Avarua harbour on Saturday morning.
Calls for Fiji to be on transit visa waiver list
Wednesday 4 May 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands businessman Steve Anderson is calling on the New Zealand Government to add Fiji to its transit visa waiver list to help its labour shortage.
Covid leaves businesses reeling
Wednesday 4 May 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
The extent and severity of Covid-19’s impact on businesses in the Cook Islands over the past year has been laid out in a wide-ranging report.
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