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National Disability Council meets PM Brown to discuss inclusivity
Tuesday 31 August 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Prime Minister Mark Brown has welcomed proposal to include a disability representative to the National Disaster Committee.
Aitutaki prepares for ‘Liftoff’
Tuesday 31 August 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
The organisers of the Aitutaki Liftoff are hoping the postponement of the inaugural event due to Alert Level 2 restrictions would help build momentum and possibly attract more participants.
Initiative aims to support Rarotonga's horses
Tuesday 31 August 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
A creative and stylish initiative to support the three remaining horses on Rarotonga has been started by local horse lover Brynn Acheson-Nooroa in the form of locally printed t-shirts.
Ministry of Education and teachers reach resolution in pay parity dispute
Tuesday 31 August 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Education, National
Following a series of collaborative discussions and meetings, the Ministry of Education and Tereora College have reached an amicable agreement on a position that addresses pay parity of the collective teaching workforce across all schools.
Private sector renews push for long-term visitor stays
Tuesday 31 August 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy, National
The current border closure has business leaders once again calling on Government to consider longer term visitor stays to cushion the industry during downturns and reduce the stress on Rarotonga’s infrastructure.
Vaimaanga house blaze ‘purposely lit’
Tuesday 31 August 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
Neighbouring houses narrowly escaped fire damage when crews from across Rarotonga were called to a blaze on August 16 where they found the house engulfed in flames.
256 ‘stranded’ residents to remain in New Zealand
Tuesday 31 August 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Cook Islanders stranded in New Zealand must remain there for now, Prime Minister Mark Brown said yesterday. The restriction on inward travels from New Zealand has been extended until at least September 13.
Practice makes perfect for young athletes
Tuesday 31 August 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
The Prince of Wales Athletics Day is still a few weeks away, but young athletes are already gearing up and preparing for their relay races, long jumps, sprints, and more.
Domestic travel reinstated between Rarotonga and the Pa Enua
Tuesday 31 August 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Outer Islands
People wishing to travel to the Pa Enua are now free to do so after Cook Islands government eased restrictions on domestic travel and gatherings.
Local forum discusses Pa Enua challenges
Monday 30 August 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Outer Islands
The Pa Enua delegation who arrived to Rarotonga earlier this month for the Pa Enua Governance Forum, have been unable to return to their islands due to the shutdown of domestic borders in line with the country’s Alert Level 2 travel restrictions.
Female driver charged for drink driving
Monday 30 August 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Crime, National
A female driver was arrested and locked up in Arorangi Prison early Saturday morning, following a crash on the main road at Matavera.
Tourism council braces for challenging months ahead
Monday 30 August 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National
After retaining the presidency of the Cook Islands Tourism Industry Council, Liana Scott is ready for another challenging year as the industry hits the speed bump to its ‘Road to Recovery’.
'Climate change is killing our reefs': The major challenges facing the Cook Islands coral reefs
Monday 30 August 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Environment, National
With improved management and monitoring, the reefs and fish communities of the Cook Islands have the potential to flourish and become some of the best in the South Pacific, reports Caleb Fotheringham.
Highly contagious RSV on the rise in Rarotonga
Monday 30 August 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National
Seven more cases of the Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) has been reported by Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health, bringing the total number to nine, Caleb Fotheringham reports.
Cabinet to decide today on alert level change
Monday 30 August 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National
Cook Islands Cabinet will decide on Monday whether to extend or ease the current Alert Level 2, which has halted inbound passenger flights for two weeks so far.
Learning from experience - Australia's aid legacy in Aitutaki
Saturday 28 August 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Outer Islands
Australia’s first resident High Commissioner to Cook Islands, Dr Christopher Watkins and his partner Dr Penelope Witt paid an official visit to Aitutaki earlier this month. Here he writes about the role Australia can play in helping the island, especially the young generation.
Students’ hand-painted signs spread joy
Saturday 28 August 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
Five senior students from Arorangi School were busy this week spreading positivity to the public through the use of hand-painted signs they had crafted in their art classes at school.
As assistance rolls in, business community ponders what it will take to get by
Saturday 28 August 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy, Features
After the travel bubble commenced in May, Kiwi visitors began visiting in numbers that exceeded estimates. That has come to an end with NZ’s Covid-19 outbreak, and once again the industry is facing uncertainty even as government support kicks in.
Popular market eases Covid-19 restrictions
Saturday 28 August 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
The Punanga Nui Market (PNM) will be open and almost back to normal with all vendors permitted to trade from this Saturday, August 28 onwards – with appropriate public health measures in place.
‘There’s always something else you can do’
Saturday 28 August 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
Father of three Corey Fisher is facing struggles head on as he’s thinking outside the box to beat the pandemic.
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