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White Ribbon Day march to end domestic violence
Wednesday 24 November 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National
The White Ribbon Campaign (WRC) was formed by a group of men in Ontario, Canada in November 1991, 30 years ago, as a response to the École Polytechnique massacre of female students in 1989.
Te Vai Ora Maori disappointed with To Tatou Vai Bill
Wednesday 24 November 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Environment, National
The leader of a Rarotonga group advocating for free, clean, safe water says she’s disappointed the To Tatou Vai Bill 2021 is ready to be made law after it passed its third reading on Monday.
Cook Islands Government still fighting for those eligible for NZ pension
Wednesday 24 November 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
Prime Minister, Mark Brown says he is still trying to help those who face New Zealand Super Fund deductions.
MIQ now free for repatriates but costing the taxpayer $800,000
Wednesday 24 November 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National
Managed isolation and quarantine (MIQ) is now free for people currently in MIQ and for people entering the country on December 2, says Prime Minister Mark Brown.
Work on new hut for Te Are Pa Metua set to begin
Tuesday 23 November 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
The Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC) has announced some new developments at the Punanga Nui Market.
Oldest living descendant of William Marsters dies at 97
Tuesday 23 November 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in National, Outer Islands
One of the oldest citizens of this country Sarah Marsters, who passed away over the weekend, had been remembered as a stalwart who never tolerated injustices.
Concerns raised over multiple car wash fundraisers
Tuesday 23 November 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
With Rarotonga facing water shortage despite occasional heavy downpours, To Tatou Vai is continuing to encourage the public to be mindful with their water use in the light of car wash fundraisers hosted around the island over the weekend.
Crimes Bill deferred again
Tuesday 23 November 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Politics
The much-anticipated debate on the Crimes Bill 2019 in Parliament has been deferred again following delays in the delivery of the final draft by the Crown Law.
Travel insurance optional for travellers
Tuesday 23 November 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Travel insurance will be optional for visitors entering the country from January 13, says Border Easement Taskforce, despite other countries enforcing it.
No vax mandates for Cooks: PM
Tuesday 23 November 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National
The Cook Islands is not considering following New Zealand’s footsteps by enforcing ‘no jab, no job’ policy. says Prime Minister Mark Brown.
Over 100 expats set to receive PR status
Tuesday 23 November 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Politics
Over a hundred people could become Cook Islands permanent residents before the end of the year, now that the Cook Islands Immigration Bill passed its third reading.
Court briefs
Monday 22 November 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
Court briefs for the week ending 19th November. Loss of temper proves costly; Technician gets his wheels back; Disqualified driver told to get a lawyer
‘Fruit ninja’ attack destroys watermelons
Monday 22 November 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National, Outer Islands
An Aitutaki farmer returned to over $600 of damage to his watermelon plantation on Tuesday last week.
High end tourism properties getting good enquiries: Scott
Monday 22 November 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
While tourist arrivals are expected to be slow in the early weeks, high end properties in the Cook Islands are receiving increased interest from Kiwi tourists as the date draws nearer for the border reopening.
Another round of Covid-19 vaccination roll-out
Monday 22 November 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National
The Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health vaccination team will be back in action this Saturday for those who have missed out on Covid-19 vaccine.
Paramount chief described as ‘extraordinary character’
Monday 22 November 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
Pukapuka Pakitonga Tetio Paulo Iti has been remembered as man who had “passion” for people.
Covid-19 outbreak harm to be determined by vax level: TMO
Monday 22 November 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Health, National
A report complied by three infectious disease modellers from New Zealand, concludes that the harm an outbreak of Covid-19 will cause in the Cook Islands, will be directly determined by the level to which the entire population is vaccinated against the virus. By Derek Fox.
Choosing to ‘stay home and go far’
Saturday 20 November 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Education, National
In a day of many firsts, 68 students from the University of the South Pacific Cook Islands Campus yesterday celebrated their graduation at the National Auditorium.
‘Tears of love, joy, sadness’
Saturday 20 November 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Apii Te Uki Ou students spent eight days exploring Mitiaro on the school’s year 7 and 8 camp last week.
Rarotonga fishers angling for $4500 of prizes in today’s fishing comp
Saturday 20 November 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
About 30 boats are set to feature in the annual CITC Woodstock Fishing Competition today.
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