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Tereora teachers take ‘work action’ over pay
Thursday 12 August 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
Tereora College has put on hold its support classes and extra-curricular activities to protest against Ministry of Education’s inaction on pay parity issue for its ‘committed long serving teachers’.
Sponsorship nets trip for young fishermen
Wednesday 11 August 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Two aspiring fishermen will attend the 24th Gary Parlour (wahoo) and fourth Goldie Goldie (mahi mahi) fishing competition in Aitutaki this weekend thanks to the generosity of others.
Students take journey of creative expression
Wednesday 11 August 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Health, National
A visiting artist from New Zealand has dedicated her three month stay to promoting the improvement of long term mental health - starting with a school on Rarotonga.
Ministry tracking taro and fresh food items at airport
Wednesday 11 August 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, National
For the first time, the Ministry of Agriculture has begun weighing fresh and cooked food items that are accompanying passengers flying to New Zealand.
Assault and drink driving cases heard in court
Wednesday 11 August 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National
Court briefs for the week of August 9, 2021
Visitor projections surge for October
Wednesday 11 August 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
Tourism figures have received an “unprecedented” boost with projected visitor numbers climbing for New Zealand school holidays.
Local physician explores the power of dreams and meditation
Wednesday 11 August 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
Dr. Maria Peach, a doctor at the Tupapa Outpatients Clinic is sharing her knowledge of meditation, the power in harnessing the knowledge connected to your dreams, as well as her desire to incorporate this knowledge into healthcare and mental health in Rarotonga.
Focus must remain on economic recovery, says Chamber of Commerce
Wednesday 11 August 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy, National
A private sector leader says efforts towards diversifying the economy should take a back seat to helping the tourism-led economy recover from the downturn caused by Covid-19.
Concerns as Empire Bridge demolition gets underway
Wednesday 11 August 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Businesses neighbouring the Empire Bridge are concerned they will suffer during disruptions on one of Rarotonga’s busiest stretches of road, as contractors prepare to demolish the structure and build a replacement.
Aitutaki relies on ‘goodwill’ of the people
Tuesday 10 August 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National, Outer Islands
Aitutaki mayor Tekura Bishop and a small delegation from the island visited New Zealand recently to deliver the “kura” or message of invitation to the Aitutaki communities for major celebrations commencing in October this year.
Kiwi importer wants Aitutaki taro price to come down
Tuesday 10 August 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Outer Islands
Aitutaki Taro exported two shipments of the root crop to New Zealand and is looking for a third but its New Zealand importer says taro prices are still too high.
Cook Islander returns to contribute to economic prosperity
Tuesday 10 August 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
Returning Cook Islander Henry Herman has taken on the role of the Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC) land manager.
Former staff receives probation sentence for stealing from police
Tuesday 10 August 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National
A former Cook Islands Police employee who stole more than $5000 has been sentenced to 18 months probation and six months community service.
Drink driving remains major police concern
Tuesday 10 August 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
A 70-year-old motorist is suspected of drink driving following a crash near The Rarotongan Beach Resort on Saturday evening.
Survey to quantify labour shortage
Tuesday 10 August 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands labour shortages are an ongoing concern as authorities struggle to quantify how many workers are needed as the country experiences a boom in tourism .
Students full of energy after school holiday
Tuesday 10 August 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Education, National
Yesterday school students in the Cook Islands returned to the classrooms for the start of eight weeks long term three studies.
Don’t divert focus on economic diversification, businessman says
Tuesday 10 August 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy, National
Tourism may have resumed its role in providing government the bulk of its revenues, but a local businessman says efforts to diversify the economy must not fall by the wayside.
Couple reunites in Raro after months apart
Monday 9 August 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
A couple, forced apart for 16 months, were recently reunited in Rarotonga. They shared their story of a love connection stronger than Covid, as well as the joyous result of dedication and loyalty with journalist Alana Musselle.
Cook Islands women celebrated in new book
Monday 9 August 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Local, National
A book detailing the lives of 12 Cook Islands women in Tokoroa was launched to coincide with Cook Islands Language Week held in New Zealand last week.
Man gets 15 months prison for stabbing
Monday 9 August 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National
A young man has been sentenced to 15 months in jail for stabbing a person with a kitchen knife in a drunken brawl.
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