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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.
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.
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