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The balancing act before Christmas
Saturday 18 December 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
It’s a balancing act for many in the lead up to Christmas as the past 12 months has presented obvious challenges for the Cook Islands.
Record turnout for booster shots
Saturday 18 December 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Health, National
A record number of doses were administered on day one of the rollout for the booster Covid-19 vaccinations at the Rarotonga Hospital yesterday.
Atiu tourist operator calls out Government on Pa Enua policy
Saturday 18 December 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in National, Outer Islands
An Atiu tourist operator is ‘totally dismayed by the inequality’ in government’s decision to create two travel bubbles as the nation prepares for reopening.
Taku Pepe highlights overseas demand for our products
Saturday 18 December 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Business, National
A small local family of three is using their new locally branded business to emphasise how domestic revenue has the potential to become a more solid backbone for the country as reflected through local attempts during border closures to find creative alternatives to tourism.
Mamas get creative for Christmas
Saturday 18 December 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, National
The Punanga Nui Market came alive yesterday morning with refreshingly scented creative and colourful flower ei spread out through the front stalls.
Sooty Shearwater shows up in Avarua
Saturday 18 December 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National
Rarotonga had a surprise drop in visitor – an injured Sooty Shearwater (Ardenna grisea) was found at the Punanga Nui Market last week.
Covid-19 safety products donated
Saturday 18 December 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National
Twenty-three packages of cleaning products, gloves, masks and other housework essentials have been donated to vulnerable and persons with disabilities organisations and Family Welfare clinics on Rarotonga.
Society receives $22k from United Nations for support
Saturday 18 December 2021 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Health, National
Te Ipukarea Society has received a grant of $22,000 from the United Nations in the Pacific to help support women living in the Cook Islands who struggle with period poverty.
Deep sea ‘gold rush’
Saturday 18 December 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Environment, National
Three companies could be awarded a licence to explore the Cook Islands seabed for rare minerals.
Sea Eagle II sails by Rarotonga
Saturday 18 December 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, National
With the hollow booms of its horn to announce Kia Orana, at Avarua harbour, the magnificent Sea Eagle II Super yacht sailed by Rarotonga yesterday morning on its way to New Zealand.
New framework in place for January 13 reopening
Friday 17 December 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands Government has set out a new Covid-19 Safety Framework for those entering the country in an effort to provide another blanket of protection.
In brief: Court news
Friday 17 December 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National
Change in order Metua John, who is currently on a community treatment order, had his conditions changed in the Criminal Court to allow him to go fishing with his father. On Thursday, lawyer Mark Short, who was filling in for Michelle Tangimama, read a letter by clinical psychologist Dr Evangelene Wong asking for the change. […]
Strengthen our health system
Friday 17 December 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Health, National
Dear Editor, our healthcare is not prepared for 100 cases of Covid, let alone 10.
Police record drop in reported crime
Friday 17 December 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
Reported crime in Rarotonga has dropped significantly in 2021, say police.
Annual Santa parade brings Christmas joy
Friday 17 December 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, National
Although there were less spectators than previous years to watch the annual Tropical Christmas Santa Parade through town, the squeals of glee from the kids as the floats passed made it all the more worthwhile.
300 attend music festival aimed at saving ‘lost’ youth
Friday 17 December 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Entertainment, National
A vibrant non-denominational Christian music festival aimed at getting ‘lost’ youths off the street, out of nightclubs, away from criminal activity and back to church took place on Sunday at the National Auditorium.
Govt approves ‘the only one of its kind in the world’ Act
Friday 17 December 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Politics
The Cook Islands Financial Services Development Authority has launched a new product targeting United States with a high divorce rate as a potential market.
Rollout of Covid-19 booster shots start today
Friday 17 December 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National
The Covid-19 booster rollout kicks off today from 8am to 6pm, with the people of Nikao first up. Te Marae Ora (TMO) Ministry of Health asks people to meet at Social Centre for their shots.
Stage set for annual Santa Parade
Thursday 16 December 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, National
Christmas is creeping around the corner and the countdown has well and truly started.
$885k allocated for infrastructure works on Mangaia
Thursday 16 December 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in National, Outer Islands
Taxpayers will fund the Mangaia Works Programme to the tune of $885,000 over two years as extensive infrastructure works get underway.
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