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Booster shots to start next week
Friday 10 December 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Health, National
The rollout for the third or ‘booster’ dose of the Pfizer vaccine for protection against Covid-19 and its new variants will start on Friday next week, December 17.
Ministry of Justice makes Christmas wishes comes true
Friday 10 December 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National
Christmas carols and cheer from the Ministry of Justice (MOJ) staff brightened the Creative Centre on Monday afternoon.
Mataitoga crowned Raotonga's cocktail champion
Thursday 9 December 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Entertainment, National
Pacific Resort’s Rupeni Mataitoga took out the Rarotonga’s Innovative Cocktail Championships held on Friday at the Islander Hotel.
Autism Cook Islands ends ‘busiest year’ with wrap-up party
Thursday 9 December 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Health, National
Autism Cook Islands (ACI) had their final event of the year, their Christmas wrap-up party held at the Pacific Resort on Sunday.
Apii Avarua students receive awards
Thursday 9 December 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Education, National
Apii Avarua celebrated the academic achievements of their students on Tuesday at the school grounds that was filled with bright colours, singing, dancing, flowers, and proud smiles from parents, families and friends.
MP's take offence at United Party leader’s comments
Thursday 9 December 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in National, Politics
Two Cook Islands politicians have taken exception to comments they say were made by United Party leader Teariki Heather on talkback radio, claiming he has reached a new low.
Probation breach brings praise for work ethic
Thursday 9 December 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
Solomone Taufahema breached the conditions of his probationary licence when he consumed alcohol.
Leave to appeal against PM Brown and Henry Puna dismissed again
Thursday 9 December 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National
The private prosecution’s application seeking leave to appeal a High Court decision involving Prime Minister Mark Brown and his predecessor Henry Puna, was declined by the Court of Appeal on Friday.
Don’t give up on your goals, Apii Rutaki Dux tells fellow students
Thursday 9 December 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
“I feel great and amazing,” said Year 6 student Tai Aue, the recipient of the Apii Rutaki 2021 Dux of the Year award.
Two people questioned over alleged breach of Covid Act
Thursday 9 December 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
Two people have been questioned by police following an alleged breach of the Covid-19 Act.
Seabed Minerals Authority ‘to consider the public comments closely’
Wednesday 8 December 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Environment, National
Public comment on seabed mining exploratory licences ended on Friday but it’s a waiting game on what’s next.
Cash dividends for Atiu residents
Wednesday 8 December 2021 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in National, Outer Islands
A number of people have received their annual tourism dividend pay-out, which aims to help support the people of Atiu who receive no income from tourism.
Titikaveka College names outstanding students
Wednesday 8 December 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
Shane Tuteru, dux of Titikaveka College, was happy and humbled to receive the outstanding senior award at the school’s prizegiving event held on Tuesday.
Mangaia visited by National Environment Service
Wednesday 8 December 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Environment, National
The National Environment Service was able to successfully complete an interactive trip to Mangaia where they carried out a handful of environmentally based activities with locals.
No communication from yacht prior to arrival
Wednesday 8 December 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
The yacht Pebbles that anchored at Avatiu Harbour on Monday left at 4.50pm and has not returned, says secretary of transport, John Hosking.
PM responds to friendly rally protest
Wednesday 8 December 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, National
One hundred people with bold placards marched to the government Te Atukura grounds on Tuesday to protest against the opening of the country’s borders in January, 2022.
‘Much more rain’ needed as water conservation warnings continue
Wednesday 8 December 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Environment, National
The majority of water intakes on Rarotonga are still dry despite heavy rainfall.
Tributes flow for maine purotu
Tuesday 7 December 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
After a brave battle with a rare form of cancer, Kimiora Vogel, the Cook Islands’ first winner of the Miss South Pacific title in 1991, sadly passed away on Wednesday, December 1 last week at the age of 50.
Border reopening ‘full steam ahead’
Tuesday 7 December 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Economy, National
The Cook Islands was going on two years of being one of the few countries in the world remaining Covid-free when the nation received news of their first confirmed Covid-19 case, only to find out a few days later that it was a historical case with little to worry about.
Two nabbed and held in custody over watermelon thefts: Police
Tuesday 7 December 2021 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Crime, National
Two men are in custody facing theft charges following an incident involving watermelons in Rarotonga on Sunday.
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