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Government eyeing Covid-19 property for infected tourists
Tuesday 7 December 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National
The Government is eyeing out a designated property for tourists who get Covid-19 which will mean resort owners won’t have to house infected people.
Cooking up a storm
Tuesday 7 December 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Entertainment, National
The Kai Guy food truck nestled on the edge of Avatiu Harbour had a busy time making rainy day lunches despite the thunder and rain which pelted over town yesterday.
Yacht denied entry attempted to re-enter: Hosking
Tuesday 7 December 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National
A yacht that first attempted to enter Avatiu harbour yesterday morning and was told to leave, attempted to re-enter in the afternoon, Secretary of Transport John Hosking confirmed in a statement last night.
No jab, no church
Tuesday 7 December 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
Four unvaccinated members of the Cook Islands Christian Church have been told to stay away from services as new recommendations have been laid out by Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health.
Making waves for Nukuroa’s well-being
Monday 6 December 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Environment, National
A new non-governmental organisation founded in Mitiaro was able to gain a platform at the Oceania Multi-District Information Organisation in an online discussion last week.
Te Ipukarea Society seeking donations for rat eradication project
Monday 6 December 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Environment, National
Te Ipukarea Society (TIS) have started to receive donations going towards the rat eradication project to rid the island of Suwarrow of its rat infestation.
Australia appoints acting High Commissioner
Monday 6 December 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
The decision to open our borders to Australia should be a decision of Cook Islands government, says the acting Australian High Commissioner to the Cook Islands.
First coronavirus case returns negative result
Monday 6 December 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National
Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health yesterday confirmed the positive Covid-19 case detected in the managed isolation quarantine at the Edgewater Resort on Friday was a ‘historical case’ after the recent test returned a negative result.
Lawmakers pass new Immigration Act
Monday 6 December 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Politics
The passing of the Cook Islands Immigration Act 2021 on Thursday – despite administrative issues – is due to the support of the Prime Minister Mark Brown and the Minister Foreign Affairs and Immigration, to ensure the country has an Immigration Act that reflects the will of the people.
People holding out for PR will have to wait
Monday 6 December 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
People hoping to get permanent residency will have to wait for early 2022 instead of the end of this month, says Prime Minister Mark Brown.
Uritaua Mataiapo investiture draws objectors
Monday 6 December 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
Objections to the investiture of a traditional Maori title in the Cook Islands has become a regular feature at installation ceremonies.
Court seeks clarity in domestic violence cases
Monday 6 December 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A Justice of the Peace is to seek clarification on assault on female cases following appearances by two defendants in the Criminal Court in Avarua on Thursday.
Celebrating all things pilates
Saturday 4 December 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Health, National
Celebrating 11 years of bringing pilates to Rarotonga, instructor Brynn Acheson-Nooroa shared the benefits of the foundational exercise and how she aims to further its reach to benefit more people around the island.
Outer Islands travel disrupted as nation prepares for new arrivals
Saturday 4 December 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
International travel to the outer islands will be disrupted as a result of the Covid-19 positive case detected in managed isolation at the Edgewater Resort.
First Covid-19 case lands in the Cook Islands
Saturday 4 December 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands first case of Covid-19 detected in the managed isolation and quarantine facility at the Edgewater Resort on Thursday night is likely of the high contagious Delta variant.
Cook Islands News Awards
Saturday 4 December 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National
As a difficult year strained by hardship and challenges draws to a close, Cook Islands News wants to reflect on many things to remember in a year some would rather forget. With that in mind, your newspaper is proud to launch the inaugural Cook Islander of the Year 2021 award. The award recognises people for […]
Building a better future
Saturday 4 December 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Education, National
Apii Nikao school hall was packed to the brim with bright colours, singing and dancing parents and students as the school celebrated the academic achievements of their pupils, all the way from year one’s up to the senior year nine.
Promoting the importance of daily breakfast
Saturday 4 December 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Education, National
The students at Imanuela Akatemia enjoyed a special breakfast at school last week, compliments of CITC Avarua.
Rarotonga fast reaching a solid waste crisis: PhD
Saturday 4 December 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Education, National
University of the South Pacific Cook Islands’ first Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) graduate has sounded warning over the growing waste problem in Rarotonga.
Helping local businesses ‘think outside the box’
Saturday 4 December 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National
Continuing to provide ongoing support to the local private sector, the Cook Islands Chamber of Commerce is particularly pleased with the turnout for its latest free business workshop, held a week ago in the Air Rarotonga Training Room.
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