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Pride of the community
Friday 23 July 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
The round 19 Vaka Pride programme winners were announced during the school market day event held at the Constitution Park on Wednesday. Three winning categories were carefully decided and prizes distributed to the deserving members of the community.
Seabed mining workshop focus on environmental management
Friday 23 July 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, Environment, National
An announcement on expected timeframes on the decision-making process on four exploration licence applications by companies that have expressed interest in the nation’s deep sea mineral resources will be made within the coming weeks.
Indigenous Cook Islands artists ‘meet to create’
Friday 23 July 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
The first Toki Cook Islands Indigenous Artist gathering starts today.
Court briefs
Friday 23 July 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National
July 22
Old assault charge brought back
Friday 23 July 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National
Teariki Araipu, who was earlier found guilty of assaulting a female, was sentenced to six months in prison to be served alongside the 18-month sentence he is currently serving.
Reason to smile
Friday 23 July 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Down Syndrome persons were excited to receive prescription glasses to see more clearly with and six iPads to improve their motivation and individual learning abilities – all made possible through the New Zealand High Commission Fund.
Trans-tasman bubble suspension a blessing in disguise for the Cooks
Friday 23 July 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
New Zealand's decision to suspend quarantine-free travel with Australia will not only provide Cook Islands protection from the highly contagious Covid-19 variant but could also result in an influx of Kiwi tourists travelling into the country.
Government looking for new ‘spy’
Friday 23 July 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in National, Politics
Cook Islands Government is looking for an “intelligence specialist” to assist in surveillance and response to threats.
Rarotonga Sailing Club to host barbecue bash
Thursday 22 July 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National, Opinion
A barbecue pitmasters competition is set to raise money for the Rarotonga Sailing Club and celebrate barbecuing.
Drivers urged to maintain distance
Thursday 22 July 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
Motorists have been reminded to stay aware of safe travelling distances between vehicles following a nose-to-tail incident near Rarotonga International Airport.
Disqualified driver four times over the legal limit
Thursday 22 July 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
A 29-year-old disqualified driver found four times over the legal drink driving limit is expected to appear in court today.
Budding farmers share fruits of their labour
Thursday 22 July 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Education, Local, National
Aspiring farmers from nine primary schools around Rarotonga converged on Constitution Park in Avarua to showcase and sell their fresh produce to the community.
‘Nosey’ the fur seal sunning at Avarua harbour
Thursday 22 July 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Oblivious to the chatter and curious stares from onlookers, the visiting yearling Kekeno/New Zealand fur seal nicknamed “Nosey” appeared to be casually enjoying its “sunning holiday break” on Rarotonga yesterday.
Local business moves past Covid-19 with expansion
Thursday 22 July 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
A Cook Islands business is putting Covid-19 behind it and taking forward steps in expanding its workforce by branching out to retail.
Tug of war with post delivery expectations
Thursday 22 July 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
New Zealand Post says mail from New Zealand to the Cook Islands should take no more than nine days to arrive but Vodafone Cook Islands remains adamant that any postal delays are from problems offshore.
Environmental changes main cause of fresh fish shortage, government says
Thursday 22 July 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Environment, National
The Head of the Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) has refuted claims that overfishing is the cause of low fresh fish supplies that have affected Rarotonga’s residents and visitors for over a month.
Fuel prices increase, gas rates unaffected
Wednesday 21 July 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
Motorists are digging deeper into their pockets when paying for fuel after the Price Tribunal announced increases in petrol prices in the Cook Islands.
Mangaia’s colonial building turns into community hub
Wednesday 21 July 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
The refurbished Mangaia Lodge Community Centre is now home to the Mangaia Red Cross, the Mangaia Elderbility Home Care Services and Te Kainga Pa Metua on the island.
Rare visit from New Zealand fur seal
Wednesday 21 July 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Since the travel bubble opened with New Zealand, a young Kekeno/New Zealand fur seal has also decided to pop in for a bit of a holiday to Rarotonga this week - travelling over 3000 kilometres from its home.
Assailants avoid prison sentence, gets warned
Wednesday 21 July 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
Two people convicted of assault have been given stern words in the Criminal Court at Avarua.
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