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Beetles to bolster battle against invasive tree
Friday 11 June 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Environment, National
Introduced insects have landed on Rarotonga making it their new home in a combined effort to control an invasive tree.
$500 for lying about Covid
Friday 11 June 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, Health
A Cook Islands man with a historical Covid-19 test charged with making a false declaration on a travel document gets slap on the wrist fine and name suppression.
Graffiti writer strikes again, police consider taking action
Thursday 10 June 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Crime, National
A graffiti writer has struck twice over two days at the same spot in Nikao with a message police say may contravene Covid-19 laws, in addition to the Crimes Act.
Upcoming Vaka voyage aims to make history
Thursday 10 June 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Culture, National
An epic voyage with themes of cultural preservation, knowledge sharing, and environmental awareness will soon take the 17 brave crew members of Vaka Marumaru Atua to the islands of the Northern Pa Enua.
Chamber says contact tracing system use on the rise
Thursday 10 June 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Cook Islanders and tourists are using Covid-19 tracing systems in increasing numbers according to statistics provided by the Chamber of Commerce.
Incoming Union president aims to elevate local women’s rugby
Thursday 10 June 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
New Cook Islands Rugby Union president Ashleigh Wihongi-Willis is embarking on a bold path to level the playing field for men and women in the sport.
Vaccination appointment slipup leads to ministry apology
Thursday 10 June 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National
Te Marea Ora Ministry of Health has asked those waiting for their second Covid-19 vaccination to refer to a schedule on the Ministry’s Facebook page to confirm appointment times.
Jet stranded on soft runway in Manihiki
Thursday 10 June 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in National, Outer Islands
An Air Rarotonga aircraft was left stranded on Manihiki early this week when its nose wheel dug into a soft spot on the island’s unsealed runway.
Justice ministry seeks improved IT support after power outage
Thursday 10 June 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in National, Technology
Better information and communications technology (ICT) support and resources are needed by the Ministry of Justice in light of power cuts on Monday that affected court proceedings, the ministry’s Secretary says.
Landowners stunned as toa trees removed by church
Thursday 10 June 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
Landowners say they have been betrayed after more old-growth Toa trees were removed yesterday at Avarua CICC Church, despite earlier protests and negotiations.
Understanding the importance of Oceans Day
Wednesday 9 June 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Environment, National
Eight government agencies participated in World Oceans Day yesterday, sharing information and advocacy for environmental awareness under the theme ‘Life and livelihoods.’
Sydney Opera House lit with Piho’s photography to mark Oceans Day
Wednesday 9 June 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Environment, National
Award winning photographer Charlotte Piho had five of her photos featured alongside many of Australia’s most respected artists on the sails of the Sydney Opera House to mark World Oceans Day.
Steady start to round two of Covid-19 vaccinations
Wednesday 9 June 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Health, National
As of Tuesday evening, 618 Rarotonga residents had received their second dose of the Pfizer vaccine at Rarotonga hospital
Public kept in the dark over power cuts
Wednesday 9 June 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
Electricity was cut to parts of Rarotonga on Monday, knocking out the Ministry of Justice server, causing further delays and postponements on Tuesday.
Businesses eye layoffs with end to government support
Wednesday 9 June 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy, National
The Chamber of Commerce reacted to yesterday’s unveiling of the budget with a warning that businesses could be forced to lay off workers in the absence of government financial support for vulnerable companies.
Historical Covid test leads to further scrutiny of travellers
Wednesday 9 June 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Health officials will now question the honesty of health declaration forms from overseas travellers because of the positive historical Covid-19 case, says Prime Minister Mark Brown.
Government attempts to emerge from pandemic with 'Budget of Revival'
Wednesday 9 June 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy, National
Describing its revenue forecast for the coming 12 months as conservative, government is predicting a nearly 9 per cent increase in gross domestic product to drive spending in areas such as health, education, and infrastructure.
Local participation in regional fisheries meet
Tuesday 8 June 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National
The Cook Islands was one of 22 Pacific island countries and territories that met last week for the thirteenth SPC Heads of Fisheries meeting.
Drunk drivers spend weekend in prison
Tuesday 8 June 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
The driver of the truck involved in a crash which wrecked a power pole and brought down cables in Panama on Friday night is likely to appear in court on Thursday.
100 demerit points and you’re walking
Tuesday 8 June 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Cook Islands residents with stacked minor driving offences run the risk of losing their licence with police enforcing demerit points on old offences dating back to 2016.
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