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Aitutaki eggs cracking the Cook Islands market
Wednesday 30 June 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National, Outer Islands
Atai farms in Aitutaki has reignited its free range egg farm and is selling to Rarotonga cafes.
Emergency call brings new fire truck to Raro
Wednesday 30 June 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
A much needed truck will soon ease the demands of fire emergencies on Rarotonga.
Browne holds on as Demo leader after party vote
Wednesday 30 June 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Politics
Tina Pupuke Browne has been retained as leader of the Democratic Party after voting during Monday’s party conference delivered a landslide victory for the Rakahanga Member of Parliament.
Aitutaki welcomes autism awareness
Tuesday 29 June 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
Autism Cook Islands had a successful week last week, taking their ‘Getting to know Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Workshop’ over to Aitutaki and spreading further awareness within schools and members of the island community.
Govt completes Raro’s water intake handover
Tuesday 29 June 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Landowners now urged to get behind and support the disinfection phase of Rarotonga’s water treatment facilities following the conclusion of the intake recognition ceremony yesterday.
Couple wanted by police
Tuesday 29 June 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
A couple involved in a domestic dispute on Rarotonga are wanted by police after one of them escaped custody on Friday.
Progress on adopted children’s PR status
Tuesday 29 June 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Members of the Parliament unanimously agreed to changes to the Cook Islands Constitution in regards to adopted overseas children receiving permanent residence status, putting the Amendment Bill through to third and final reading.
Drink driving tourist told to pay up despite pleas
Tuesday 29 June 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
A Kiwi tourist spent two days in jail over the weekend for drink driving related offences.
9221 Cook Islands residents fully vaccinated
Tuesday 29 June 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National
Mauke’s first vaccination rollout is complete, with its entire eligible population of 194 getting the first dose.
Hacking of trees senseless, says MP
Monday 28 June 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Environment, National
A hoard of trees around Rarotonga, removed carelessly in the past weeks has sparked anger and concern by many individuals around the island including some Members of Parliament.
No waiver or discounts on landing fee, says PM
Monday 28 June 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands does not offer waivers or discounts on landing fee for travel out of New Zealand, says Prime Minister Mark Brown, after businessman Mike Pero pulled the plug on Pasifika Air due to ‘lack of government support’.
Mataiti joins Global Congress Network board
Monday 28 June 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Mataiti Mataiti recently took on the role as an executive committee member of the Global Congress Network who advocate, assist and support people in the urban and rural areas.
The island’s first mud run
Monday 28 June 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
The Cook Islands first official mud run, Toa Extreme saw both children and adults covered in mud head to toe at the finish line on Saturday.
‘Better safe than sorry’
Monday 28 June 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local, National
Passengers on the Air New Zealand aircraft that aborted its landing on Friday due to high winds remain upbeat about their Cook Islands holiday.
Alleged drink driver fails to appear in court
Saturday 26 June 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
An alleged drink driver who is facing a charge of refusing an evidential breath alcohol test (EBA) is wanted by authorities after failing to make an appearance in the Criminal Court at Avarua on Thursday.
$300m ‘Budget of Revival’ approved by Parliament
Saturday 26 June 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
The Appropriation Bill (Budget) is now waiting to become law after passing its third reading in Parliament on Thursday night.
New Zealand Red Cross lends a helping hand
Saturday 26 June 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
Cook Islands Red Cross (CIRC) was glad to have two new delegates from New Zealand join them to train and support local capacity in disaster management and first aid.
Ngatoe intake on uninvestigated land
Friday 25 June 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The Ngatoe water treatment plant in Rutaki is unique as it’s the only one of the 10 intakes on Rarotonga that is developed on uninvestigated (customary) land.
Bubble tea craze hits Raro
Friday 25 June 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
When Boba Inu, a funky bubble tea café, first opened its doors earlier this month, a swarm of people crowded the premises at Taputapuatea.
Colourful end to an eventful month
Friday 25 June 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
Pupils at Takitumu School celebrated the last Friday of the month by lighting up their school with bright and colorful ‘Kia Orana wear’.
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