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Businesses frustrated as support grant payments delayed
Tuesday 2 November 2021 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Economy, National
Business owners have expressed frustration over the delay in receiving support grant payments from the government.
More than 30 cannabis plants seized in bust
Tuesday 2 November 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National
More than 30 cannabis plants were seized by police on Friday in Arorangi and the man charged with cultivating them is scheduled to appear in the High Court today.
Movember fundraising month underway
Tuesday 2 November 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Health, Local, National
Movember Cook Islands is excited to kick off a big month of celebrating men and raising awareness of their health - both physical and mental.
Crown Beach hosts ‘Spook-tacular’ event
Tuesday 2 November 2021 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Local, National
Rarotonga residents enjoyed a frightfully good night on Saturday at this year’s Halloween Grave Rave.
Nine-year-old non-verbal autistic boy found after a six-hour search
Tuesday 2 November 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Nine-year-old non-verbal autistic boy, Lee-Rick Harmon was found deep in the bush at 11.30pm on Sunday after more than 100 people spent six hours searching for him.
‘I know he hasn’t broken or breached the MIQ law’
Tuesday 2 November 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The wife of the 35-year-old father of young children who was arrested last week and remanded into Arorangi Prison for 48 hours following incidents in Managed Isolation Quarantine (MIQ) for returning Cook Islanders from New Zealand, has spoken with Cook Islands News.
Rape accused allowed to return to Mangaia following pleas from associate
Tuesday 2 November 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A man facing a raft of indecency charges involving a child has been bailed to his home in Mangaia despite Crown opposition.
Turama- All Souls Day - remember and pray for loved ones who have passed on
Tuesday 2 November 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Turama or All Souls Day is the special time of the year when graves in the Cook Islands are decorated with artificial or sweet scented fresh flowers and candles to remember and honour deceased loved ones.
Paintings celebrate Polynesian culture
Monday 1 November 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Apii Te Uki Ou held its annual art auction at The Islander Hotel to raise funds to support the school’s inclusive education model.
New lawyers admitted to the bar
Monday 1 November 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Lawyers Kathleen Bergin and Mariata Pittman were admitted to the bar in the Cook Islands High Court on Friday morning.
Alleged drug dealer denied bail by court
Monday 1 November 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
A man facing drug dealing and money laundering charges was denied bail after his parents offered the court a $10,000 bond to free him from custody.
Cancer survivor encourages a positive attitude
Monday 1 November 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Health, National
A breast cancer survivor says one has to try and stay positive after receiving the diagnosis and in their journey to fight the cancer.
Punanga Nui Market rental relief extension
Monday 1 November 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
Market vendors will receive a rent holiday due to COVID-19 which will be extended for an extra month from the end of October to the end of November.
Riding the waves
Monday 1 November 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Weather
A young kite surfer makes good use of Saturday’s windy weather, riding through the waves off The Rarotonga Resort beach in Arorangi. According to Cook Islands Meteorological Service, Rarotonga can experience cloudy with some showers this week, with moderate to fresh southeast winds and moderate to rough seas.
Health ministry to consider vaccine for young children
Monday 1 November 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National
The Cook Islands would consider vaccinating children under the age of 12 if it was approved by New Zealand’s medicine safety authority, Medsafe, says a government spokesperson.
Swimming lessons for kids with autism
Saturday 30 October 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
The kids at Autism Cook Islands dived straight into term four programme with the start of their swimming lessons on Monday. The organisation was happy to see the return of the lessons which kicked off in term one.
Aitutaki’s spiritual journey
Saturday 30 October 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
Aitutaki’s Tamatoa Ariki Teao Tangaroa was overwhelmed, speechless, and happy at the island’s successful Bi-Centennial arrival of Christianity celebrations that was held on Gospel Day, October 26.
Business confidence survey assists government planning
Saturday 30 October 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands businesses are being called on to join a confidence survey in a combined effort to provide the “true” economic impacts of Covid-19 associated with tourism.
Suspended DPM and high profile bureaucrats excused from court attendance as fraud and theft investigations continue
Saturday 30 October 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
Suspended Deputy Prime Minister Robert Tapaitau, former director of the National Environment Service Nga Puna, and former secretary of Infrastructure Cook Islands Diane Charlie-Puna have been excused from appearing in the High Court.
Cook Islands the ‘top country to visit in 2022’
Saturday 30 October 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in National
Efforts toward building a sustainable, inclusive, and community-oriented tourism industry in the Cook Islands have been recognised by a leading travel brand.
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