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‘Owning a dog is a privilege’, dog committee secretary says
Monday 5 July 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
Roaming dogs on Rarotonga present numerous problems for authorities. An ambitious plan is in place to tackle the issue but the question remains on how many dogs are actually on the island, and how the plan will be rolled out.
Ongoing concerns with drink driving as three crashes recorded over weekend
Monday 5 July 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Crime, National
Police dealt with three separate motor vehicle and bike crashes over the weekend as drink driving continues to be a concern on Rarotonga roads.
Piho’s big dream comes true
Monday 5 July 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
Award winning photographer Charlotte Piho has been recognised and presented with the ‘Traveller’s Choice Best of the Best’ on TripAdvisor for her ever-popular turtle tours.
Jetstar cancels Cook Islands flights
Monday 5 July 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
Jetstar has canned flight bookings between Auckland and Rarotonga less than a month after offering discounted travel between the destinations.
Cooks ‘global rights leader’
Monday 5 July 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local, National
A New Zealand-based human rights initiative has found the Cook Islands to be leading the world in a range of civil and political rights, however the rights of the disabled and journalists were found to be endangered.
The sound of Cook Islands
Friday 2 July 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
Maungaroa claimed the annual Tereora College string band competition held on Wednesday.
Postrygacz kids steal the show
Friday 2 July 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
The Toa Extreme hosted last Saturday at the old Sheraton had around 280 participants and one event organiser says it exceeded their expectations.
Efforts to dismiss female assault case unsuccessful
Friday 2 July 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National
Defence lawyer disappointed after his bid to dismiss assault on a female case was denied by the Justice of the Peace.
Tourist death attributed to cardiac arrest and drowning
Friday 2 July 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
A Kiwi tourist suffered a cardiac arrest and drowned in Rarotonga on Tuesday.
Battle for traditional titles disappoint Tou Ariki
Friday 2 July 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
President of the House of Ariki Kaumaiti Nui Tou Ariki has expressed his deep disappointment at the battles and double investitures of the same Ariki titles that have occurred recently.
Cooks to continue support of U.N. seabed mining process
Friday 2 July 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Environment, National
Cook Islands will continue to support the work of the International Seabed Authority in developing global seabed mining regulations, and the country will continue to follow its own process at its own pace.
Auditorium ready for Te Maeva Nui
Thursday 1 July 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The first major refurbishment work since the opening of the Are Karioi Nui or National Auditorium in 1992, the largest multi-complex in the Cook Islands, completed earlier this month.
New Autaua Rangatira invested
Thursday 1 July 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
One of the 14 Rangatiras of Takitumu chief Pa Marie Ariki was invested on Saturday amidst objection from a faction of the family.
Cooks tourism authorities still confident with arrival estimates
Thursday 1 July 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
Visitor number estimates to the Cook Islands remain in line with projections made a month ago, tourism authorities say.
Tourist dies of suspected heart attack
Thursday 1 July 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
The Coroner is expected to reveal today what caused the death of a Kiwi tourist in Rarotonga on Tuesday.
Clampdown on unlicensed taxis
Thursday 1 July 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
There are concerns unlicensed taxi owners working under the radar are stealing business from licensed operators who pay premium rates to operate from Rarotonga International Airport.
Service with a ‘steely gaze’
Thursday 1 July 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in National
The new Cook Islands Police Commissioner James Keenan says Australasian contacts are already helping him with ongoing investigations.
Donations bring relief as temperatures drop
Wednesday 30 June 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in National, Outer Islands
Aitutaki families in need have received a warm embrace from Rarotonga residents who have donated winter clothes to those less fortunate.
Covid legislation targeting misinformation extended
Wednesday 30 June 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
The Covid-19 Amendment Act, designed to protect the country against the virus through border restrictions and combatting misinformation, was extended for another six months during Parliament last week.
Holiday recognises traditional leaders
Wednesday 30 June 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
The Ra O Te Ui Ariki (Ariki Day) public holiday will be observed this Friday.
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