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Restaurant missing $17k in court
Thursday 20 May 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
A woman accused of falsifying records and stealing more than $17,000 from her former employer has denied the charges.
Protests halt removal of giant toa trees
Thursday 20 May 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
The removal of ancient trees from an Avarua church ground was halted yesterday after the church agreed to meet with those opposed to the work.
Almost 1500 people vaccinated
Thursday 20 May 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National
Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health administered 662 Pfizer Covid-19 vaccinations on Tuesday and 763 yesterday.
All aboard the first bubble jet
Wednesday 19 May 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
It was big news for people flying to Rarotonga from Auckland, and business as usual for people going to New Zealand.
Autism workshop educates, raises awareness
Wednesday 19 May 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
Autism Cook Islands has held a highly-rated ‘Getting to Know Autism Spectrum Disorder’ workshop in collaboration with the Ministry of Education.
Eight months jail for cannabis cultivation, utensil possession
Wednesday 19 May 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
There were emotional scenes as a father of three was sentenced on Tuesday to eight months jail on cannabis charges in the High Court at Avarua.
Residents say vaccine rollout well organised
Wednesday 19 May 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National
After the first full day of government's vaccination rollout, residents are describing the process as thoroughly-planned and efficient.
Land laws under scrutiny
Wednesday 19 May 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Landowners are alarmed and disturbed that the occupation right rules of today with respect to succession do not give direct descendants the guarantee to continue occupation of land.
One step at a time, PM says as Cooks-NZ bubble opens
Tuesday 18 May 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local, National
Prime Minister Mark Brown was at Rarotonga International Airport to welcome the first group of Kiwi visitors on Monday, just as he was preparing to depart the country for New Zealand on a personal trip.
Here for ‘peace, quiet and warmth’, first visitors say
Tuesday 18 May 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
The first tourists in 14 months were welcomed at Rarotonga Airport yesterday by cheering locals, many too excited to contain themselves.
Progress Pride flags fly above high commissions
Tuesday 18 May 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Pride Cook Islands joined countries around the world on Monday to highlight International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia.
Culture tour guide workshop focuses on Puaikura
Tuesday 18 May 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Culture, National
Tauranga Vananga Ministry of Culture and Cook Islands Tourism conducted their second round of cultural tour guide workshops last week as a part of their joint commitments outlined in their five year Memorandum of Understanding.
30 receive Covid-19 jabs
Tuesday 18 May 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Health, National
Secretary of Health Bob Williams became the first Cook Islands resident in Rarotonga to receive the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine after the first batch arrived in the country Monday afternoon.
Promoting Cook Islands in Gisborne
Monday 17 May 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
Three Gisborne journalists with close ties to the Cook Islands have issued a plea to people in Tairawhiti to help the Cooks recover by taking a trip to paradise.
Cooks’ statecraft skills sharpened
Monday 17 May 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
Government officials are receiving training to enhance the country’s negotiating and diplomacy capabilities.
COURT BRIEFS: Stabbing accused pleads not guilty
Monday 17 May 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National
William Wade, who is accused of a stabbing offence, entered a not guilty plea in Thursday’s High Court sitting.
Muri lagoon tour operators ready for visitors
Monday 17 May 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
Once known as ‘tourist central’, Muri Beach became a ghost town during the pandemic with no snorkellers or sun tanners to be seen. That will change in the coming weeks with the travel bubble opening with NZ.
Welcome back to paradise
Monday 17 May 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, National
Five staff to one guest is likely the ratio that is going to welcome tourists who arrive into Rarotonga on the first travel bubble flight from Auckland this afternoon.
Cautious optimism as country starts ‘journey of recovery’
Saturday 15 May 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy, National
The Cook Islands will embark on a long and uncertain path towards economic recovery on Monday when it welcomes its first visitors in over 14 months. Uncertainty and challenging days await the tourism sector, and the same goes for the government, which relies on their success to keep the country functioning.
Rape accused pleads not guilty
Saturday 15 May 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National
A middle-aged man accused of raping a 15-year-old girl living in his home has made a not guilty plea in Thursday’s High Court.
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