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Last of 4 Aitutaki time capsules to be opened in 2221
Saturday 6 November 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
In remembrance of the 200th Bi-centennial celebrations of the arrival of Christianity to Aitutaki in 1821, four ‘time capsules’ were buried in an emotional ceremony in front of the memorial stone at Orongo Park.
Border reopening receives support from Are Ariki
Saturday 6 November 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, National
The House of Ariki fully support Government’s decision to re-open the borders with New Zealand on January 13 next year.
Aitutaki’s Kuramo’o leads in Bird of the Year competition
Friday 5 November 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Environment, National
Te Ipukarea Society’s Bird of the Year competition gets close to reaching 10,000 total votes, already three times more votes than last year’s competition.
Stunning designs at mu’umu’u pageant
Friday 5 November 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
Thirty-five contestants gracefully showcased ‘missionary’ and ‘pareu’ designed dresses for the Aitutaki Bi-centennial Mu’umu’u Pageant that was held on Thursday, October 28.
Govt body defends dredging works at Arutanga harbour
Friday 5 November 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, National, Outer Islands
Any suggestion that work being undertaken at the Arutanga harbour in Aitutaki is being done without environmental approval, and contrary to the law, is incorrect, says Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC).
Cannabis accused gets bail following third appearance
Friday 5 November 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A man facing cannabis cultivation charges has been given bail after his third appearance in court.
Autism Cook Islands launches Te Kara Run 2021
Friday 5 November 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
Autism Cook Islands had their event launch and official signing on Wednesday with all their major sponsors who are backing the organisation’s biggest event of the year, ‘Te Kara Run 2021’, taking place on Friday November 26.
Cook Islands opens to New Zealand for good on January 13 next year
Friday 5 November 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National
The borders with New Zealand will open on January 13 2022, but only to those who are over the age of 12 will be able to enter the country, until New Zealand begins vaccinating children over the age of 5.
Family reunion in Aitutaki ends on a high
Thursday 4 November 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
Members of the Matauia Family Reunion who travelled to Aitutaki for the Bi-Centennial celebrations have returned to Rarotonga exhilarated and with many precious memories.
Booster shots for the immune-compromised: Dr Tukuitonga
Thursday 4 November 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National
People with underlying medical condition or cancer or some immune-compromised condition may require Covid-19 booster vaccines twice a year, says a leading Pacific health expert.
Domestic violence figures highest in five years, says Police
Thursday 4 November 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Crime, National
Reported incidents of domestic violence are looking to surpass 2020 figures with last month holding the highest monthly figure recorded in the past five years, Cook Islands Police say.
Dredging causes alarm in Aitutaki amid EIA stink
Thursday 4 November 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, National, Outer Islands
Aitutaki residents are questioning the legality of dredging work in the harbour basin for the Aitutaki Arutanga Harbour Project that started some weeks ago.
Aitutaki keeping fishing traditions alive
Wednesday 3 November 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
The successful Aitutaki Bi-centennial Manga (snake mackerel fish) and Vena (castor oil fish, ruvettus) Fishing Competition easily fed over 100 visitors on the island last week on Thursday, October 18, for its special Fish Breakfast.
PM calls for virtual voting at COP26
Wednesday 3 November 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in National, Politics
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown has come out swinging at the United Nation's COP26 summit.
Podcast promoting Cook Islands gain popularity
Wednesday 3 November 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
The Kia Orana Podcast is celebrating their big success that a quiet year of celebrating and advocating for local interests has brought them.
$2 million grant to revive tourism in Cook Islands
Wednesday 3 November 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands has been handed $2 million in an effort to support tourism and related health infrastructure.
Custody continues for cannabis accused as investigation ongoing
Wednesday 3 November 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A man facing cannabis cultivation charges has been remanded in custody for a second time as police build a case against him.
Trash burning raises concern
Wednesday 3 November 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Environment, National
Concerns over the burning of illegal and inorganic litter at the site of an automobile garage in Tupapa was raised with the Cook Islands National Environment Service (NES).
Tourism can bounce back better, says new regional study
Wednesday 3 November 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
The tourism sector in the Pacific including the Cook Islands has been significantly damaged by Covid-19 but there is potential for positive transformation, says the Asian Development Bank’s Pacific Private Sector Development Initiative (PSDI).
Superfund shows interest in investing domestically
Wednesday 3 November 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
The Cook Islands National Superannuation Fund (CINSF) made an offer to purchase Government’s stake in Vodafone Cook Islands Limited in a bid to invest domestically.
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