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Dancing for love of culture
Monday 24 May 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
As usual, the Rauti Para Golden Oldies 60+ and Experts Dance Competition drew an impressive supportive crowd at the Rehab night club over the weekend.
‘Shining stars’ help beautify Avarua
Saturday 22 May 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
There were smiles all around at the special tree planting ceremony with Autism Cook Islands at the Constitution Park on Thursday. By Melina Etches.
Government seeks $1.7m costs from US businessman
Saturday 22 May 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local, National
In 1998, a United States-based businessman attempted to set up a medical school in Rarotonga. Despite securing initial approvals, things didn’t go to plan and the Cook Islands found itself on the wrong side of a multi-million dollar legal dispute. Nearly 25 years later, the government’s lawyers are still dealing with the matter.
Stop thinking about studying – ‘just do it’
Saturday 22 May 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
A graduate of the Cook Islands Tertiary Training Institute stepped off an Air Raro flight yesterday afternoon and rushed to the National Auditorium Domes, making it just in time to receive her diploma on stage.
Self-care is essential to prevent burnout
Saturday 22 May 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Health, National
The Ngatangiia Wave Church hosted Dr Evangelene Wong on Saturday last week for a ‘Women and Wellbeing’ seminar and workshop.
Returning visitors to the Cook Islands say ‘It’s like coming home’
Saturday 22 May 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
Rarotonga residents were happy to welcome the second round of visitors from New Zealand at the International Airport Friday afternoon.
Target budget towards economic diversification, Demos say
Saturday 22 May 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy, National
With the 2021-2022 Appropriation Bill expected to be tabled in Parliament next month, the Opposition hopes to set the tone for the debate by calling on Government to prioritise economic diversification in the budget for the coming fiscal year.
‘Suffering is an illusion’, says chili eating competition winner
Friday 21 May 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
After claiming the Cook Islands Chilli Eating Competition, Samuel Thomas is getting his taste buds ready for the New Zealand comp.
Returning to ‘serve the Cook Islands people’
Friday 21 May 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local
A highly qualified young Cook Islander is returning home to take up a senior position in the Cook Islands Investments Corporation (CIIC).
Yacht permitted to shelter off Aitutaki
Friday 21 May 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Outer Islands
The yacht, named 'Captain Nemo' was travelling from Tahiti to New Zealand and is awaiting repairs.
Let’s get the Punanga Nui Market rocking again: Maggie
Friday 21 May 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local
The Minister for the Punanga Nui Market George Maggie Angene says now the quarantine free travel bubble between New Zealand and the Cook Islands is open, he’s expecting the market to re-open to pre-Covid-19 days, with more produce and wares on sale than we’ve seen in recent times.
Support for accused allows bail
Friday 21 May 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
A 20-year-old man facing burglary and theft charges has been told he is lucky by a Justice of the Peace following an appearance in the Criminal Court at Avarua.
Air NZ wants to help Cook Islands boost exports
Friday 21 May 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
Air New Zealand wants to help the Cook Islands export more to New Zealand and asks local growers to start a dialogue.
Vaccine supply low, new shipment expected to arrive today
Friday 21 May 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health, National
Te Marae Ora health ministry is running out of the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine doses following an overwhelming response from the public.
‘No hugs, no kisses’ as Aitutaki welcomes first visitors
Friday 21 May 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
The island of Aitutaki on Wednesday received its first travel bubble tourists from New Zealand, on Air Rarotonga’s day tour.
Bike crash after ‘a few beers’
Thursday 20 May 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National
A Rarotonga man has entered a guilty plea to a charge of excess blood alcohol, in the High Court last Thursday.
Supporting women in business
Thursday 20 May 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
Ladies, get your dresses and your fabulous headwear attire ready for the Cook Islands Business Professional Women’s Association (BPW) high tea fashion show at Tamarind House in Tupapa on Saturday.
Dengue ‘under control’, government says
Thursday 20 May 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Health, National
Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health says dengue is being brought under control in Rarotonga, yet questions remain over the ministry’s handling of the ongoing outbreak.
Mixed feelings on bubble, says Dreaver
Thursday 20 May 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, National
1 NEWS Pacific correspondent Barbara Dreaver is in Rarotonga to cover the effects of the pandemic and the country’s travel bubble with New Zealand.
Pledge leads to the Golden Oldies competition
Thursday 20 May 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The 2021 Au Taunga (Experts) and Au Mama/Papa Auro (Golden Oldies 60+) will hit the stage at Rehab nightclub Friday at 8pm.
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