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14 road crashes on Rarotonga roads in May
Thursday 3 June 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
A dozen people were injured including one fatally in motor vehicle crashes last month.
Justice looking into process to register hyphenated surname
Thursday 3 June 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The matter of “registering” a newborn baby with the hyphenated surname of both their parents was brought up in the brief Parliament sitting on Monday afternoon.
Court to decide if officer's actions were assault or police duty
Thursday 3 June 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National
A jury will decide today whether a police officer accused of breaking a handcuffed man’s jaw is guilty of assault or was merely carrying out his duties as an enforcer of the law.
Kiwis visitors bring good vibes to stall owners
Thursday 3 June 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
Kiwi tourists are back, and stall owners and small businesses are greeting them with renowned Cook Islands hospitality.
PM announces Cabinet reshuffle
Thursday 3 June 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, National
All Government MPs including the new Manihiki member have been given ministerial responsibilities in the new look Cabinet that saw Prime Minister Mark Brown offload nearly half of the 17 portfolios previously held.
Miss Cook Islands off to hit the books
Wednesday 2 June 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
Even with the disruptions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, reigning Miss Cook Islands and Miss Oceania Tajiya Sahay has had an eventful year at home.
Soaring dog population causing alarm
Wednesday 2 June 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
An overload of dogs in need of a home is placing pressure on the SPCA Animal Shelter in Vaimaanga.
Residents not keen on vaccine feel pressured to take Covid jab
Wednesday 2 June 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National
A number of Rarotonga residents who have chosen not to take the Covid-19 vaccine say they have faced pressure by family and friends to get vaccinated.
Water treatment sludge moved without consent, landowners say
Wednesday 2 June 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
To Tatou Vai’s (TTV) polyaluminium chloride (PACI) trial sludge removal from the Turangi intake water treatment facility on Saturday has concerned the landowners who say the sludge was removed without their access consent.
Early figures show tourism on rebound
Wednesday 2 June 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
Tourism authorities are projecting visitor numbers to the Cook Islands to be between 50 and 60 per cent of pre Covid-19 figures in the coming months.
New bill won’t “discriminate”, government says
Wednesday 2 June 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local, National
Same sex rights groups are expressing guarded optimism after Government disclosed that work is underway to ensure new criminal legislation will not contain clauses that discriminate against any Cook Islander or resident.
Fishing charters reeling in business after Covid break
Tuesday 1 June 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
The Rarotonga-based fishing charter businesses have started reeling in customers once more after the Cook Islands borders opened to tourists from New Zealand about a fortnight ago.
Local brewery dries up due to high demand and delays
Tuesday 1 June 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
The taps at the home of Cooks Islands Lager have run dry with no beer available for another week.
Cop ‘exceeded’ his duties, says Crown lawyers
Tuesday 1 June 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National
The trial involving a police officer allegedly beating up a handcuffed man returned to the Cook Islands High Court yesterday after it was abandoned in March.
‘Start-up weekend’ for budding entrepreneurs
Tuesday 1 June 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, National
Twenty-six young and budding entrepreneurs participated in the inaugural Taki Tahi – Cook Islands Young Entrepreneur Network’s ‘start-up weekend’ project that was held at Te Ara Museum of Cultural Enterprise in Muri from May 14 to 16.
Puna a Manihikian at heart
Tuesday 1 June 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Politics
Akaiti Puna was sworn in yesterday as Manihiki’s new Member of Parliament on Monday during a flash sitting.
Further wait for same sex rights advocates
Tuesday 1 June 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local, National
Observers have voiced exasperation over Parliament’s delaying tactics in moving forward with a draft bill that, if passed in its current form, would decriminalise homosexuality in the Cook Islands.
Protecting guests also helps community
Monday 31 May 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
A ‘community day’ at a resort in Titikaveka has featured an excellent display of natural resources being put to good use.
Transition to low-carbon economy
Monday 31 May 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National
Citing the country's seabed minerals resources, Prime Minister Mark Brown says the Cook Islands can play a major role in supporting the global transition to a low-carbon economy.
‘Eye opener’ for sole traders
Monday 31 May 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands Chamber of Commerce has been running a series of bookkeeping courses to prepare business owners for future sole traders grants.
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