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Calls to loosen barriers on expat workers
Friday 9 July 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
The country has lost about 2000 workers as a result of the pandemic and chief government economist estimates it would take two to three years to regrow the workforce to pre Covid-19 levels.
LEGO therapy for building social skills
Thursday 8 July 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
Autism Cook Islands’ LEGO Masters programme kicked off on Saturday and will run for the next six weeks.
"If you lose your language, you lose your culture"
Thursday 8 July 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
That is the message from Te Kopapa Reo Maori or the Maori Language Commission for the weeklong Epetoma no te Reo Maori – Maori Language Week, which concludes Friday.
Covid crisis brings Fijian community closer
Thursday 8 July 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
With the increasing number of Covid-19 cases in Fiji, anxiety amongst families watching from afar, including those residing in the Cook Islands, continue to grow. However, with strong support systems and a firm belief in God’s protection, the Fijian community of Rarotonga remain calm and trust that their loved ones will survive the pandemic.
Court news
Thursday 8 July 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National
Roundup from Cook Islands High Court.
Airline leaves customer high and dry
Thursday 8 July 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
The ongoing uncertainty of Jetstar services returning to Rarotonga due to increasing Covid cases in Australia has put a grandfather’s dream of spending Christmas with his family in New Zealand in doubt.
Winter blast hits Raro
Thursday 8 July 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in National, Weather
Rarotonga received its second highest rainfall on record for June as the island was hammered by wild weather last month.
Dengue cases drop on Rarotonga and Pa Enua
Wednesday 7 July 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Health, National
Cases of Dengue fever in Rarotonga and the Pa Enua have nearly flattened as public health officials get a leg up on the outbreak.
Every dollar needs a job
Wednesday 7 July 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
A budgeting workshop held last week advised participants on how to stay on top of their personal finances, sort out money priorities, pay and understand debt, and find the right balance between spending and saving.
Sentencing adjourned for the second time
Wednesday 7 July 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National
A man found guilty of assault against a female has had his sentencing adjourned a second time because his criminal record remains unclear.
Litter an ongoing problem at Tupapa beach
Wednesday 7 July 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
The well-known beach amongst locals next to Tupapa Outpatients clinic was trashed with empty beer bottles and boxes from last weekend.
Tourists pick up tab after skipped payment
Wednesday 7 July 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
Trader Jacks staff could have cause to celebrate after Kiwi tourists covered an unpaid bill left by another group of travellers who skipped payment and did a runner.
Businesses face mounting challenges
Wednesday 7 July 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
Local businesses continue to face a cash crunch and an increase in national superannuation contribution rates this month is expected to add further cash-flow pressure.
Epetoma No Te Reo Maori is Maori Language week
Wednesday 7 July 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
As the Cook Islands marks Maori Language Week, one government official has said that official use of the language is on the rise.
Nicholls returns home to assume Rongomatane Ariki title
Tuesday 6 July 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
Nicholas Paenui Te-iti Nicholls, Rongomatane Ariki Elect is “happy, excited and at the same time a bit nervous” to be invested with the title of Rongomatane Ariki on July 19.
House of Ariki wants to solve title disputes
Tuesday 6 July 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Traditional and political leaders have expressed their concerns over the ongoing battles between families for Ariki titles that eventually end up in court.
Court briefs
Tuesday 6 July 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National
Roundup from last week's sitting of the Cook Islands High Court.
Tourists accused of doing runner from Avarua bar
Tuesday 6 July 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
Kiwi tourists have left Trader Jacks out of pocket after skipping payment and doing a runner.
Infrastructure boss sacked
Tuesday 6 July 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local, National
Diane Charlie-Puna has been sacked as Secretary of Infrastructure Cook Islands following an investigation by the Office of the Public Service Commissioner and Cook Islands Police.
Tourism operators record ‘excellent’ bookings at expo
Tuesday 6 July 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
More than 3500 people have attended a trade expo in Auckland aimed at promoting Cook Islands tourism.
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