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Author writes to her own beat
Monday 9 May 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National
Maria Samuela’s Beats of the Pa’u tells the stories of Cook Islanders adjusting to New Zealand in the late 1970s and the early 1980s.
In brief: Court news
Monday 9 May 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
Derran Tuakeu was told he was lucky no one was killed after he was convicted of drink-driving when he appeared in the Criminal Court at Avarua last Thursday.
Tourism future is all about yield
Monday 9 May 2022 | Written by Cameron Scott | Published in Economy, National
Tourism industry leader Robert Skews says the future of Cook Islands tourism is not just about numbers anymore, but rather about the yield on the length of the visitors’ stays.
Plan to move market huts leaves carver ‘angry and disgusted’
Monday 9 May 2022 | Written by Cameron Scott | Published in Local, National
Longtime Punanga Nui hut owner Henry Tavioni says he’s been left angry and disgusted by plans that emerged last week to demolish huts in the back row of the market to create a car park.
Combatting NCDs in 10 minutes
Saturday 7 May 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National
Stakeholders in the community have come together to tackle the long-running problem of non-communicable diseases that has affected Cook Islanders for many years.
Red Cross an ever-present help
Saturday 7 May 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The Red Cross, which has operated in Rarotonga for many years, was born out of the simple, but vital, humanitarian idea of helping those wounded in battle, The founder, Henri Dunant, was deeply moved by the suffering he encountered on and around a battlefield in 1859.
New admin base for Manihiki off to a good start
Saturday 7 May 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in National, Outer Islands
Construction of the new Manihiki Island administration building in Tauhunu has started with a ground-breaking ceremony held on Tuesday 3May.
Police get new recruit
Saturday 7 May 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Cook Islands Police Service welcomes Chester the golden labrador to the team after recently graduating from the Narcotics Detection Unit in New Zealand.
Another crash fuels police predictions
Saturday 7 May 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
A crash at Titikaveka earlier this week has added fuel to Police predictions that road incidents will continue to climb as traffic on Rarotonga builds due to the influx of visitors.
Violent assault highlights need to curb re-offending
Saturday 7 May 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A Cook Islands man with a “deplorable” criminal history has prompted a Chief Justice and lawyer to agree that something needs to be done to curb repeat offending by young people.
Olympic president flies in style on Rarotonga visit
Saturday 7 May 2022 | Written by Cameron Scott | Published in Local, National
Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach has paid a visit to Rarotonga.
Police predicting more road incidents
Friday 6 May 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
An overnight crash at Titikaveka is adding fuel to Police predictions that road incidents will continue to climb as traffic on Rarotonga builds.
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.
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