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Student with braided hair sent home
Tuesday 8 June 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Education, National
A Year Nine female student from Tereora College was last week told by one of her teachers not to return to school until her braided hair extensions were taken out.
Wait for new elderly care centre continues
Tuesday 8 June 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The mamas who regularly enjoy the services of the Are Pa Metua – a centre for the elderly to meet and enjoy activities together – are disappointed that the Government has not contacted their coordinator regarding the progress of their new facility in Panama, which they say was promised back in February.
Covid-19 positive man charged with making false declaration
Tuesday 8 June 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
Despite detecting a historical case on Friday, Cook Islands remains Covid-19 free according to World Health Organization.
Cook Islands detects first positive Covid-19 case
Saturday 5 June 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National
(UPDATE - This case was deemed a historical case of Covid-19 and is not being classified as an active positive case). A Cook Islands man who has been on holiday in Rarotonga since May 21, 2021 has tested positive for Covid-19, after requesting to be swabbed Friday evening. The alert level remains unchanged and the risk to public remains low, government says.
Wheeling away with wacky hairdos
Saturday 5 June 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
To celebrate Apii Te Uki Ou’s 28th birthday on Friday, May 28 students and teachers wore “wacky hair” and brought wheels to school.
PM’s leadership lessons: From one prefect to another
Saturday 5 June 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Education, National
Prime Minister Mark Brown shares how becoming a school prefect about 40 years ago helped him recognise his abilities as a leader.
Jon Lindsay memorial concert next week
Saturday 5 June 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The Jon Lindsay memorial concert has been postponed to 6pm next Saturday, June 12, at the National Auditorium dome.
After crew vax, Vaka heads North
Saturday 5 June 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
To protect the people of the beautiful Pa Enua, Vaka Marumaru Atua’s voyage to the Northern Group has been delayed in order for the team to receive their full Covid-19 Pfizer vaccinations.
Te Paa Tiare O Enuamanu launched
Saturday 5 June 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Outer Islands
The Atiu Tourism Industry Council and the Cook Islands Tourism Corporation celebrated a significant milestone this week by launching Te Paa Tiare O Enuamanu, the official community programme for Atiu.
Aggressive marketing to entice tourists back
Saturday 5 June 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
There’s an aggressive marketing campaign to get tourists back to the Cook Islands. It will be measured but it’s a matter of time, authorities say.
Prison unsuitable for the disabled
Saturday 5 June 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
A man with disability convicted of “serious narcotics charges” dating back three years has avoided a custodial sentence because of the inability of Arorangi Prison to provide him with adequate care.
Marine Life and Eco Centre opens after year-long hibernation
Friday 4 June 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
After a year of closure, the Marine Life and Eco Centre is open again and ready to share with the community a wide range of old as well as new exhibits.
Drink driving proves costly
Friday 4 June 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
A Rarotonga resident entered two guilty pleas, one of excess breath alcohol and the other of careless driving causing bodily harm in court on Thursday.
Thieves target cash, mobile
Friday 4 June 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
Two men, both in their 20s, were arrested and charged with breaking and entering last month, with one appearing in court on Thursday.
Jetstar up in the air
Friday 4 June 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
Cheaper flights are on offer between Rarotonga and Auckland from October as another airline looks set to re-enter the market.
Giving thanks for the life given
Friday 4 June 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
When Lachlann Muhl suddenly passed away in New Zealand at the age of 14, his family made the honourable decision to donate his liver, which gave the gift of life to a Rarotonga boy. On Thursday, a special ceremony was held to honour and pay tribute to him.
Ex-cop found guilty of assault
Friday 4 June 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National
An ex-police officer who broke the jaw of a handcuffed man while on duty has been found guilty of assault with intent to injure.
Efforts continue to recoup millions from Chinese firm
Thursday 3 June 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local, National
As the governments of the Cook Islands, New Zealand, and China prepare to hold a bi-annual meeting later this month to discuss the Te Mato Vai water infrastructure project, the government continues its efforts to resolve a lingering dispute concerning allegations of shoddy construction work with the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) - one of the project's main contractors.
Electricity discounts extended to June 30
Thursday 3 June 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
Prime Minister Mark Brown has now confirmed that electricity provider Te Aponga Uira’s power bill discount scheme for households and eligible businesses will continue throughout the month of June, but at a reduced rate.
Over 90 per cent of Aitutaki’s eligible population vaccinated
Thursday 3 June 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National, Outer Islands
The island of Aitutaki has taken heed of the Covid-19 Pfizer vaccination programme with a total of 1158 or 90.5 per cent of the eligible population vaccinated within three days.
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