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Workers lured to New Zealand with higher pay
Monday 20 September 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy, National
Local businesses continue to struggle to find employees and the situation is only set to get worse as more local workers are recruited for work in New Zealand, where they can earn higher wages and possibly find a path to residency.
Rupe risk it for the biscuit
Saturday 18 September 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment, Opinion
Native to the Cook Islands and across the Pacific, the Rupe is found on most southern group islands including Palmerston, and Pukapuka and Manihiki in the north.
Cleaning up the world, one island at a time
Saturday 18 September 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Environment, National
Helping hands all over Rarotonga gathered together yesterday to give the island a tidying up and participate in the global Clean Up the World Day.
Runway repairs restart following multiple delays
Saturday 18 September 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
Runway repair work at Rarotonga International Airport has picked up again following multiple delays.
Will Cook Islands have to learn to live with Covid-19?
Saturday 18 September 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, Health, National
Countries around the world are ditching lockdowns and slowly opening borders. Life in the United Kingdom has minimal restrictions, Australia has a plan to get life normal-ish again and even New Zealand has indicated slowly opening up to the world in the first quarter of 2022. So does the Cook Islands also need to learn to live with the virus or could we forever keep our zero tolerance approach?
Punanga Nui Market will open today with one major change
Saturday 18 September 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
A new Ministerial Order now makes it compulsory to either tag-in with a CookSafe QR card at one of the tag-in stations provided or complete a manual registration form.
Aboard Marumaru Atua
Friday 17 September 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
Day 2 & 3 of the crew's voyage to the southern group islands.
Excitement builds as Aitutaki closes in on celebrations
Friday 17 September 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
Close to 3000 people, including the residents, are expected to attend the 200 Bi-Centennial Celebrations of the arrival of Christianity to Aitutaki next month.
Stage set for Nukutere College Gala Day
Friday 17 September 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Nukutere College students and their parents dug into taro patches on Wednesday afternoon to harvest the root crop in preparation for their Biannual Gala Day that will be held at the school premises this morning.
Bail denied again for rape accused
Friday 17 September 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
A man accused of rape and other indecent behaviour relating to girls aged 10 and under has been denied bail for the second time in two weeks after two further complainants, both aged under 10, come forward.
Temporary bridge takes shape
Friday 17 September 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
The temporary replacement for the Empire Bridge is four to six weeks away from being used, says the contractor.
Govt ‘discussing’ possible Christchurch-Raro flights
Friday 17 September 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
With the date for the re-opening of the country’s borders to New Zealand hanging uncertainly in the air, talk of possible flights to Rarotonga from New Zealand’s Covid-free South Island has sparked the interest of tourism stakeholders.
New instruments for Pukapuka brigades
Thursday 16 September 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
The Boys and Girls Brigade groups on the island of Pukapuka have ordered new musical instruments that will strengthen and help keep up the interest and involvement of the island’s youth.
Colourful and eye-catching
Thursday 16 September 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Stepping into the Apii Nikao Library, a cool Disney character ‘Maui’ stares right at you, airbrushed in a bold, colourful and eye-catching mural. This brilliant piece is work of a local artist who picked up his tools to support his family during the border closure.
Chamber welcomes support but challenges remain
Thursday 16 September 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy, National
Government is being commended by the Chamber of Commerce in responding swiftly with aid after the latest border closure, however challenges remain for businesses currently grappling with zero tourists.
Vaccines for children available from October
Thursday 16 September 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National
The vaccination rollout for children aged 12 to 15 is expected to start in October once vaccine supplies from New Zealand arrive, says Prime Minister Mark Brown.
Border closure leaves vendors with piles of produce
Thursday 16 September 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Economy, Local, National
Scenes from the quiet streets of Rarotonga as borders remain closed.
Leave to appeal dismissed
Thursday 16 September 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in National, Politics
A leave to appeal corruption charges brought against Prime Minister Mark Brown and former prime minister Henry Puna has been denied by the High Court.
Aboard Marumaru Atua
Thursday 16 September 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
Crewmember Oliver Oolder narrating the crews first day on their voyage to the southern group.
Students reach for excellence in maths
Wednesday 15 September 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Education, National
The Ministry of Education is excited to continue to celebrate the development and excellence of mathematics in the Cook Islands through the use of a first ever Mathematics Expo.
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