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Drug case adjourned
Friday 19 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Two of the four men who are facing charges of money laundering and selling Class C drugs have pleaded not guilty.
New video-conferencing facility for Chamber of Commerce
Friday 19 February 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands Tourism Industry Council recently gifted a high-quality video camera and microphone system to the Cook Islands Chamber of Commerce and their new meeting room facility.
Government delegation visiting Manihiki
Friday 19 February 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Outer Islands
A Government delegation left for Manihiki yesterday to discuss the upgrading of the proposed airstrip on the island with local landowners.
Facebook blocks local news in Australia
Friday 19 February 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local, National
Facebook has blocked the sharing of news content in Australia after its government drafted a law that would force tech giants to pay for content. Now thousands of Australia-based Cook Islanders can no longer see Cook Islands News content on their timelines.
BTIB recruiting seasonal workers
Friday 19 February 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, National
A Government agency has copped criticism for its role in recruiting local and expatriate workers to take up seasonal work in New Zealand.
Rain brings relief
Friday 19 February 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in National, Weather
A wet Thursday provided much needed rain to replenish Rarotonga’s water supplies, but it’s too early to declare the summer’s water shortage to be over.
Second Chance for prison inmates
Thursday 18 February 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
For many years, lawyers, police and the courts have called for support for repeat offenders. A local NGO has stepped up to help fill that role.
‘Don’t feed the trolls’, says IT specialist
Thursday 18 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
A local IT company is planning to hold a workshop to teach people ways to avoid online scams.
Expatriate workers urged to consider all options before departing
Thursday 18 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National
Expatriate workers planning to return home are being asked to consider the economic situation of their countries before making their final decision.
Tawa Ngake district wins Kave Kave Fishing Comp in Pukapuka
Thursday 18 February 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
Tawa Ngake won the unique Kave Kave fishing event on the island of Pukapuka that took place last week.
Improve dengue prevention measures, Opposition MP says
Thursday 18 February 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Health, National
As dengue fever continues to spread around Rarotonga, one Member of Parliament says the government needs to step up efforts to prevent outbreaks to protect public health.
Renewing faith, hope and love
Thursday 18 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Catholics around the country gathered at their various parishes to mark Ash Wednesday this week.
No passengers on Friday’s flight
Thursday 18 February 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
Passengers intending to travel to the Cook Islands will have to wait a little longer after Government decided to extend border closure in light of recent community cases in Auckland.
Tourism director Vaiimene steps down
Wednesday 17 February 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
Cook Islands Tourism Corporation has farewelled Metua Vaiimene, who finished from his role as the director of destination development after more than a decade.
Sole trader grant for Covid-19 financial support extended
Wednesday 17 February 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, National
Those who have missed out on government’s sole trader grant initiative can still apply for funds.
Driving-related matter for former NZ police officer adjourned
Wednesday 17 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
The case of a former New Zealand cop who pleaded not guilty to a charge of refusing an excess breathlyser test has been further adjourned for reserved decision.
Working together for a better future
Wednesday 17 February 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
Araura Primary School on the island of Aitutaki held the investiture of their prefects last week.
Health facing staff shortage
Wednesday 17 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
Te Marae Ora health ministry is looking for more medical staff to fill vacant positions currently being advertised.
Government sticking to target for travel bubble
Wednesday 17 February 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy, National
Despites key setbacks this week, Government is sticking to its target of opening the border to two-way quarantine-free travel with New Zealand by the end of next month.
CookSafe ‘better than’ NZ Covid-19 Tracer app
Wednesday 17 February 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National
CookSafe is better than New Zealand’s Covid Tracer app because health officials can access data immediately, says Chamber of Commerce chief executive Eve Hayden.
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