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Local raises almost $3K for Raro’s horses
Friday 29 April 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Local, National
An online fundraiser launched for Rarotonga’s last two remaining horses has raised almost three thousand dollars.
National Environment Service rolls out online survey
Friday 29 April 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
National Environment Service (NES) has launched its first survey a precursor to its upcoming public awareness overhaul in July.
‘Building awareness in our community’
Friday 29 April 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Local, National
A mixture of parents, teachers, and teacher aides have turned out for a meeting held by the recently formed Cook Islands Dyslexia Society at the Celebration Church in Nikao.
Covid-19 reaches Atiu with three cases recorded
Friday 29 April 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Outer Islands
Covid-19 continues to make its way through the Pa Enua (outer islands), with Atiu recording its first three cases.
Creative Centre receives helping hand with facility development
Friday 29 April 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Construction of a much needed driveway and soak pit funded by the Australian High Commission at the Creative Centre is underway.
Penrhyn local reels in 24kg Wrasse fish
Friday 29 April 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
A 24kg Napolean wrasse fish was hooked in Penrhyn this week by Teika Faira and his daughter Tanepoe Ngarima Faira - enough fish to feed their family for some weeks.
Businesses eagerly await the arrival of Fijian staff
Friday 29 April 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands businesses are hanging out for an initiative which will bring more Fijian workers into the island, with the first flight of workers to arrive in the country this weekend.
Swimmers brave swells and coconuts in dash for Boiler
Friday 29 April 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
Rarotonga comes alive with the massive Cook Islands Triathlon this weekend.
Aitutaki’s isolation approach delivers results
Thursday 28 April 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Outer Islands
Rarotonga and Aitutaki’s Covid-19 case numbers continue to decline, with officials in Aitutaki hopeful that the peak is almost over.
Empowering our youth
Thursday 28 April 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, National
The Cook Islands Youth Parliament sitting today will debate the controversial Crimes Bill 2019 that effectively criminalises homosexuality in the country.
Support and inclusion for Autism Cook Islands
Thursday 28 April 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Local, National
Autism Cook Islands (ACI) has visited a team of firefighters at the Rarotonga Fire and Aviation Rescue centre as part of Autism Month events.
NES to provide update on Sheraton complaint
Thursday 28 April 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
National Environment Service (NES) evaluated the abandoned Sheraton Hotel site on Wednesday after an anonymous complaint was made on Tuesday.
Creative Centre makes ‘Amazing Race’ pit stop
Thursday 28 April 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Local, National
Members of the Creative Centre have participated in their own Amazing Race.
PR application rules ‘discriminatory’: Fiji NGO head
Thursday 28 April 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Head of NGO Friends of Fiji Tangaroa Vakalalabure says the organisation will take the Cook Islands Government to court if it does not change its “racist” permanent residency (PR) application rules.
The sacrifices animals make in conflict
Wednesday 27 April 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
The original Anzac Day service and parade was held on April 25, 1916, a year after the Anzac troops, along with English and French units, landed at Gallipoli.
Former deputy NES director handed jail term for theft
Wednesday 27 April 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Environment, National
A former deputy National Environment Service director has been given four-months jail for stealing more than $12,000 from the public purse.
Youth Parliament, a platform for our youth
Wednesday 27 April 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Twenty-six youths have registered for the ‘Elect’ Cook Islands Youth Parliament meeting which started yesterday morning in preparation for the ‘parliament sitting’ in Parliament Chamber tomorrow. Organised by the Cook Islands National Youth Council (CINYC), the event is aimed at young Cook Islanders aged 18-35, and intends to provide a platform for youth to become […]
Information on alleged Covid-19 breach scarce
Wednesday 27 April 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National
Cook Islands News understands Te Marae Ora is investigating a breach involving a positive case tested at Rarotonga, who boarded a flight to Aitutaki on Friday.
Covid-19 numbers drop for Rarotonga
Wednesday 27 April 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National
Daily Covid-19 numbers in Rarotonga and Aitutaki plummeted over the weekend.
Drink driving accused given extra time to seek advice
Wednesday 27 April 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National
A 17-year-old man charged with excess blood alcohol and careless driving has been given more time to find a lawyer.
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