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Bad start to holiday
Tuesday 15 June 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
A visitor to Rarotonga is missing a passport and other valuables following an incident at the airport last week.
Muri Night Market returns after Covid break
Tuesday 15 June 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
The popular Muri Night Market was revived on Sunday following a long break and the initial response has exceeded expectations.
Only a matter of time before full vaccination required to travel, health secretary says
Tuesday 15 June 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National
“Read the writing on the wall,” says the Cook Islands Secretary of Health, cautioning people if they don’t get vaccinated against Covid-19 they probably won’t be able to travel overseas.
Government to cut capital spending in budget
Tuesday 15 June 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands government has set aside an estimated $32 million in its capital expenditure for 2021/22 – more than $8 million less than the previous year.
Indigenous forms of marine governance
Monday 14 June 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National
Why Indigenous knowledge should be an essential part of how we govern the world’s oceans.
‘Successful results’ from chemical trials at water intake
Monday 14 June 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
“We want safe, reliable and free water into our homes,” said Kiriparu Mataiapo Margaret Matenga at Te Mato Vai’s (TMV) landowners recognition ceremony last week.
Huge world market for vanilla, an ‘export lifeline’
Monday 14 June 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, National
Vanilla farming was introduced to the Cook Islands some nine years ago; back then there were 20 individual growers on Rarotonga, and some on the Pa Enua. Today there are less than 10 growers. Melina Etches investigates the future of vanilla farming in the Cook Islands.
4252 residents fully vaccinated
Monday 14 June 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National
For Cook Islanders who missed their first Covid-19 shot, a separate vaccination programme is being finalised but if people miss out this time there is no guarantee they will be able to get the vaccine.
Music will remain Lindsay’s greatest love
Monday 14 June 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Pascale Garnier-Cowan and Fred Betham performed two Tahitian songs in tribute to the late Cook Islands music legend Jon Lindsay on Saturday night.
Love, patience and care earns Queen’s Birthday Honour
Saturday 12 June 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Four outstanding Cook Islanders received their medals a year after they were announced in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list.
Opposition gears up for vigorous budget debate
Saturday 12 June 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National
The “lack of synergy and coherence” in the policies to be implemented by government in the 2021/22 budget to bring about the much-needed recovery is “fiscally irresponsible”, says the Opposition party.
Maritime NZ helps check Cooks’ boat safety
Saturday 12 June 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
A team of technical advisors from Maritime New Zealand will work under Cook Islands Transport to make sure boats are safe before the New Zealand July school holidays.
Tourism focus turns to Australia
Saturday 12 June 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy, National
In place for four weeks, the Cook Islands-New Zealand bubble is bringing in more visitors than tourism stakeholders had projected. Looking ahead, the industry and government are now looking to capitalise on that success by laying out the rationale for opening the country to Australians.
Landowners recognised at water intake ceremony
Friday 11 June 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Te Mato Vai’s (TMV) official landowners’ recognition ceremony for the Turangi water treatment intake – one of the islands biggest distributors of water – was held without much of a ripple last week.
Mastering the strokes in the pool
Friday 11 June 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
Young swimmers take time out of their busy school week to prepare for the upcoming New Zealand Secondary Schools Swimming Championships.
20 children make their first communion
Friday 11 June 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
Last Sunday, in St. Joseph’s Cathedral 20 children made their first communion. The word ‘communion’ means to be united with; Catholics believe that in holy Communion we are united in a special way with Jesus Christ.
Students full of words after dictionary donation
Friday 11 June 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
Each Year 9 and 10 student – close to 600 – in the schools around the Cook Islands, will receive a colourful Usborne Illustrated English Dictionary to keep, courtesy of the Rotary Club of Rarotonga.
Govt explains reasons behind hut construction
Friday 11 June 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local
A large multi-purpose hut being built at the Constitution Park will provide a wide variety of benefits to the general public, says the Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC).
Cash set aside for Air NZ subsidised Los Angeles, Australia routes
Friday 11 June 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy, National
Amidst an environment of continued uncertainty, the Government is still banking on a positive trajectory in the handling of the Covid-19 pandemic and the possible opening of tourism to additional markets.
Lawyer found guilty of indecent assault charges
Friday 11 June 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National
A former Cabinet minister and a prominent Cook Islands lawyer is facing jail time after he was found guilty of two acts of indecent assault by the Cook Islands High Court.
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