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2020 unusual season for whale researchers
Saturday 3 April 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Environment, National
Despite challenges created by the Covid-19 pandemic, Cook Islands Whale Research is describing 2020 as an intriguing but ultimately successful year for furthering our understanding of earth’s largest mammals.
Motorists warned
Saturday 3 April 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Crime
Police officers will not tolerate any bad behaviour in public during this Easter long weekend.
Dengue suspected in Aitutaki
Saturday 3 April 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Health, Outer Islands
Cases of the virus are now suspected in two outer islands while an outbreak continues to grow on Rarotonga.
Two freezers enough to hold local Covid-19 jabs
Saturday 3 April 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health
An ultra-cold freezer purchased in 2006 will be used to store the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines when they are made available to the Cook Islands, reports Caleb Fotheringham.
Remembering the reason for Easter
Saturday 3 April 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
The Avarua Catholic Parish started their Stations of the Cross procession at 4am yesterday morning round Rarotonga.
United effort must continue towards travel bubble, says PM
Saturday 3 April 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy
“There’s no sitting back for anyone. We are focused and united in our determination to ensure the safe and full resumption of quarantine-free travel and we look forward to being ready to welcome New Zealand visitors from 1 May,” says Prime Minister Mark Brown.
Easter church services in Rarotonga
Thursday 1 April 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
A church guide for Easter, the first long weekend of the year.
No permit required for removing indigenous trees
Thursday 1 April 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
There are no regulations in place to discourage government agencies and members of the public from removing trees.
Breathing life back into the community through fitness
Thursday 1 April 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
A Muri-based clubhouse is running activities and programmes dedicated to the wellbeing of the local community.
Timely support for Down Syndrome Association
Thursday 1 April 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
Team Rotaract met with the Cook Islands Down Syndrome Association yesterday to make a generous donation of $500.
Drivers licence regulations for seniors undergoing review
Thursday 1 April 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Office of the Prime Minister has directed Cook Islands Police and the Crown Law to look into ways to repeal regulations that require medical tests for renewal of driving licences for 60+ years.
Government aims for marine resources sustainability with modern approach
Thursday 1 April 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Environment, National
Government says it has no intention to legislate Ra’ui to manage the country’s reef and lagoons, opting instead to introduce contemporary approaches that aim to address perceived over-harvesting of resources.
Aitutaki ‘fully booked’ for long Easter break
Thursday 1 April 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Over 400 local travellers will be heading to Aitutaki for the long Easter weekend, and industry members see the surge as a welcome relief for businesses on the island.
Preserving history and culture
Wednesday 31 March 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Culture, National
Te Fuinga o Niva Manihiki on Rarotonga launched their “na mea o te fare” history and cultural event by observing “tanu purapura” – a planting ceremony – on Saturday at the Constitution Park.
Government agency to remove trees
Wednesday 31 March 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Concerns have been raised over lack of public consultation on government’s decision to remove indigenous trees from Avarua township.
Top cop to be named next week
Wednesday 31 March 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
The appointment of the new Police Commissioner will be made by the end of next week, says media advisor to the Office of the Prime Minister, Jaewynn McKay.
Businesses look to government for extension of support
Wednesday 31 March 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy, National
The private sector is waiting to see if a recently announced cash boost for the Cook Islands will be accompanied with an announcement to extend the Covid-19 economic response plan.
PM Brown meets diplomats from partnering countries
Wednesday 31 March 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Politics
Ambassadors and diplomats from various countries based in Wellington, New Zealand had the opportunity to meet Prime Minister Mark Brown at a special event earlier this week.
Air freight put on hold, businesses frustrated
Wednesday 31 March 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
Air freight will return to normalcy once the two-way quarantine free travel starts but there are fears the May travel bubble could be too little and too late to save some businesses.
Private Sector Taskforce looks back on busy year
Tuesday 30 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
A year on from the establishment of their business support office, the Private Sector Taskforce has now dealt with more than 1200 phone calls and walk-in enquiries from sole traders alone, in addition to many hundreds more from other business types.
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