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Students get into the spirit of enterprise
Saturday 14 August 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
The students at Apii Avarua had a busy morning yesterday, selling out their entire school garden of vegetables before 9am and then jumped into the spirit of business and enterprise by putting additional food items up for sale.
NZ-born Cook Islands artist finds comfort in art
Saturday 14 August 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Culture, National
New Zealand-born Cook Islands artist Sylvia Marsters has found inspiration in her own experience with depression as she prepares for her latest exhibition – Utopia – on Rarotonga.
15 months’ probation for burglary
Saturday 14 August 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
A man who spent ten months in custody before being acquitted of two indecent assault charges against a 15-year-old girl and entering with intent last week – has been convicted and sentenced to 12 months of probation on a joint burglary charge.
Minister's chief executive seeks partial driving licence
Saturday 14 August 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
There was debate as a letter from Cabinet Minister George “Maggie” Angene supporting a man seeking an application for partial removal of disqualification of his driver licence was presented at the Criminal Court.
Covid-19 fallout slices $200k off Constitution Week budget
Saturday 14 August 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Culture, National
Covid-19 has had a significant financial impact on Te Maeva Nui celebrations held last week in Rarotonga.
Government unveils $685 million infrastructure plan
Saturday 14 August 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
More than 100 infrastructure projects with a combined value of $685 million have been tabled in the nation’s updated National Infrastructure Investment Plan.
Seabed environmental management discussed in workshop
Friday 13 August 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National
The Cook Islands recently hosted an international workshop on deep seabed (SBM) environmental management and monitoring from 26 to 29 July 2021, with over 120 virtual and local participants.
Accused told to swallow chewing gum in court
Friday 13 August 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
Court briefs for the week of August 13, 2021
House of Ariki set to abolish Koutu Nui
Friday 13 August 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National, Politics
The abolishment of the Koutu Nui (counsel of sub-chiefs) and a change in the Act regarding the challenge of traditional Ariki titles in court highlights the agenda of the Are Ariki (counsel of high chiefs) conference next week.
Pa Enua meet to discuss climate change
Friday 13 August 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Weather
Mayor and executive officers from the Pa Enua met to discuss how they could better prepare for the effects of climate change at the Pa Enua Brilliant Resilient Workshop this week.
International Youth Day empowers young farmers
Friday 13 August 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
The theme for this year’s International Youth Day which was celebrated on Rarotonga yesterday, focused on young farmers. And to mark this occasion, a workshop was held to share with young participants the agricultural support that is available to them.
Ministry of Education drafts new pay policy for teachers
Friday 13 August 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
The ministry is optimistic of soon resolving a pay parity issue with Tereora College staff who have recently carried out a work action.
Wet weather to continue through the weekend as Met Service issues flood warning
Friday 13 August 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in National, Weather
An estimated 100 millimetres of rain was expected to fall on Rarotonga as wild, wet and windy weather resulted in a local flood warning and forced both Air New Zealand flights to be diverted back to New Zealand.
Mauke community opens Auckland Museum’s community-led gallery
Thursday 12 August 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Outer Islands
Cook Islands’ Mauke community in New Zealand has become the first to be hosted in Auckland Museum’s community-led gallery.
Strengthening Maori connections through new cultural School
Thursday 12 August 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
Te Vananga Are Tapere o Takitumu – a new Cook Islands Maori Performing Arts Language and Cultural School – was launched on the first of this month at the Pa Ariki Palace in Takitumu.
Fresh blood on the vaka
Thursday 12 August 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Culture, National
Captain Deon Wong looks to keep up the momentum after Marumaru Atua’s recent return to Rarotonga from the Northern group voyage.
PM to launch infrastructure investments strategy
Thursday 12 August 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National
Government to provide details of its revised National Infrastructure Investment Plan (NIIP) – a guide to the country’s infrastructure investments over the next 10 to 15 years.
Probation officer advises Justice of the Peace in sentencing of thief
Thursday 12 August 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
A Justice of the Peace made last minute changes in sentencing a thief after a probation officer offered her some advice in the Criminal Court at Avarua on Wednesday.
Tourists red faced following red alert
Thursday 12 August 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
Two New Zealand tourists have been left red faced following a missing persons report on Rarotonga.
Hollywood A-lister holidaying in Rarotonga
Thursday 12 August 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
Staff at Vodafone Cook Islands had an unexpected customer on their Tuesday shift at work when A-List Hollywood actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt walked into Vodafone having arrived on Rarotonga for a holiday with his wife, Tasha McCauley.
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