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Manihiki ‘wasn’t ready to let Henry go’
Friday 7 May 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Politics
The sound of drum beats accompanied the welcome back to Rarotonga yesterday afternoon of Manihiki’s newly elected Member of Parliament, Akaiti Puna.
Dengue reaches Mangaia
Friday 7 May 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National
Dengue has now spread to three of the Pa Enua – Mauke, Aitutaki and the latest island Mangaia, according to a dengue report published on Tuesday. All three islands have one probable case of type-two-dengue.
Penrhyn ‘theft’ charges dismissed
Friday 7 May 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National
In the High Court yesterday the prosecution withdrew charges against Kanea Turama for allegedly stealing $7718 of public money from Penrhyn island’s energy division.
Resorts complete $10m in renovation projects
Friday 7 May 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Economy, National
Local company Pacific Resort Hotel Group announced the completion of a $10 million renovation project for two of their resort complexes.
One Cook Islands celebrates seven years
Thursday 6 May 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Politics
The One Cook Islands (OCI) political movement celebrated its seventh birthday on the island of Aitutaki last week.
Village health clinics to close as government prepares for vaccination rollout
Thursday 6 May 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National
Most puna clinics will close for about 10 weeks from May 10 for staff to assist with the vaccine rollout, says Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health (TMO).
Bubble sign off by end of week, government says
Thursday 6 May 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local, National
Final signoff on the travel bubble between the Cook Islands and New Zealand by the top health officials in both countries is expected to occur later this week, a government spokesperson says.
Landowner passionate about land court publication
Thursday 6 May 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Justice Secretary Tamatoa Jonassen has apologised for the inconvenience caused by his decision to not publish the Land Court Panui list in the local newspaper.
Top line-up of Mire Ura Senior dancers
Thursday 6 May 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
Carlos Bond from the islands of Aitutaki and Penrhyn is “a little nervous but very excited” to participate in the Mire Ura Senior dance competition, which has been postponed until next Wednesday.
Infrastructure boss suspended, joins husband under police investigation
Thursday 6 May 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local, National
The Public Service Commissioner has suspended another head of a government ministry on full pay, pending the outcome of an investigation.
Akaiti Puna wins Manihiki by-election, CIP majority intact
Thursday 6 May 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National, Outer Islands
Akaiti Puna, the wife of former prime minister Henry Puna, claimed back her husband’s Manihiki seat in yesterday’s by-election.
Bubble brings sense of excitement for businesses
Wednesday 5 May 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Economy, National
After more than a year of remaining open despite no tourists and operating with crushing overheads, restaurants, resorts and hotels in Rarotonga finally have a glimmer of hope to recover with the announcement of the two-way travel bubble between the Cook Islands and New Zealand.
Cafes cautiously prepare for visitors
Wednesday 5 May 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Economy, National
Rarotonga and its many cafes scattered over the island have been catering to only their local market for over a year now. They are now preparing to serve Kiwi visitors who will be arriving here in little less than two weeks.
PM unveils food security initiative on Mitiaro
Wednesday 5 May 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Outer Islands
During his official visit to Nukuroa last week, Prime Minister Mark Brown opened the Mitiaro Agriculture Hydroponics station, a facility with a 400-plant capacity.
Get vaccine to protect others: Dr Maoate
Wednesday 5 May 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National
Young Cook Islanders are being urged to get the Covid-19 vaccine to help protect their mama, papa, aunties and uncles.
Mystery virus raising alarm
Wednesday 5 May 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Health, National
As a mystery virus continues to baffle public health officials, residents are expressing concern over Government’s response.
Failure to advertise postpones Rarotonga Land Court sittings
Wednesday 5 May 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Judge Wilson Isaac has adjourned until further notice the land court sittings that were scheduled to be heard this week and next, due to the lists not being published in accordance with the High Court’s Code Civil Procedure.
Smooth sailing on vaka Marumaru Atua
Wednesday 5 May 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Father Freddy Kaina conducted a blessing of Vaka Marumaru Atua before she was relaunched into the waters of Avatiu harbour yesterday.
Bookings explode with bubble date
Tuesday 4 May 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy, National
Thousands of flight bookings have followed Sunday’s announcement of a Cooks-NZ travel bubble start date. Tourism industry stakeholders say they are ready to accommodate the incoming tide of sun-hungry kiwis.
Warm welcome awaits visitors, resort owner says
Tuesday 4 May 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National
A leading resort group welcomes the re-opening of the New Zealand – Cook Islands borders for safe, two-way, quarantine free travel from May 16.
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