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Herman nominated for Deep Sea Heroes
Monday 30 November 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, National
Alex Herman, the Cook Islands Seabed Minerals Commissioner, has been shortlisted for the Deep Sea Heroes Award in the Innovation for The Depths category.
‘Agent Tetava’ at your service
Saturday 28 November 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Prime Minister Mark Brown was recognised as the new leader of the country and Minister of Police at a special parade in his honour.
Barge crew return negative Covid tests
Saturday 28 November 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Crew onboard MV Taunga Nui all returned negative results after being tested for Covid-19 yesterday.
Finance ministry defends tender process
Saturday 28 November 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy, National
As a review takes place by the Audit Office after a public complaint, a government official has come out in defence of the tendering process for the Penrhyn Cyclone Shelter project.
Face masks included in Covid-19 law
Saturday 28 November 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Health, National
The country’s ongoing response to Covid-19 was front and centre at the last Parliament sitting for the year.
Getting ready for a Tropical Christmas
Saturday 28 November 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Despite Covid-19, the annual Tropical Christmas festive events will be going ahead this year.
An extra special day for Nukutere College prize giving
Saturday 28 November 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Layered in a tower of ei’s, Nukutere College Dux of the Year Zhera Moetaua had to be guided back to her seat by classmates at the school’s prize giving day. The annual awards held at the St Joseph’s Hall yesterday was no different from any other. Parents, families and friends who attended the special day […]
Stepping up their ‘floral game’
Saturday 28 November 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Nine schools participated in the Mire Tiare competition that wrapped up on Thursday.
MPs attend intake tour
Friday 27 November 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local, National
Elected officials and landowners were given a tour of the Avatiu intake on Thursday where trials are underway to test the recently completed water treatment system, but one opposition MP wasn’t impressed with what she saw.
Navy aircraft conducts repatriation of French nationals to Tahiti
Friday 27 November 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Three French nationals, who were stranded on Rarotonga due to Covid-19, boarded a repatriation flight to Tahiti yesterday morning.
French national denied travel
Friday 27 November 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
An hour before a repatriation flight to Tahiti was due to depart, the High Court denied bail to a French national after he failed to pay a bond of $60,000.
Lawyer charged with indecent assault bailed
Friday 27 November 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Cook Islands lawyer Wilkie Rasmussen, who is facing indecent assault charges, has been granted permission to travel to Tongareva after agreeing to pay a bond of $5000 to the Ministry of Justice.
Te Onu creation wows crowds
Friday 27 November 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Apii Avarua’s turtle masterpiece has been proudly showcased in the school’s classroom to mark Te Mire Tiare - Rarotonga's annual flower festival.
Barge granted permission to berth at Avatiu
Friday 27 November 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
The new barge MV Taunga Nui acquired by Cook Islands General Transport has been granted permission to berth at the Avatiu Port.
Cook Islands prepares for PACER Plus regional trade agreement
Friday 27 November 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National
The Government has recently conducted a series of consultations in the Pa Enua to educate people living there on the regional trade agreement deal.
Impressive floral displays for Te Mire Tiare
Friday 27 November 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local, National
Drums from the Ministry of Culture alerted schools to the arrival of the judging panel for the Mire Tiare competition on Thursday.
Cooks High Commissioner speaks on regionalism
Thursday 26 November 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Politics
Cook Islands High Commissioner to New Zealand, Elizabeth Wright-Koteka presented insights into the Cook Islands' perspective on Regionalism and International Security at the Pacific Security Dynamics Course yesterday, hosted by Massey University.
Barge crew swab tests needed before disembarkment
Thursday 26 November 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
MV Taunga Nui crew members will be required to stay on board the barge while Te Marae Ora takes swab tests.
ADB approve loan for Covid-19 support
Thursday 26 November 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy, National
A loan recently signed by the Government will provide $20 million towards Covid-19 financial assistance for businesses and individuals.
State funeral for a great son of Mangaia
Thursday 26 November 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Former Prime Minister the late Jim Marurai was a man of few words, but you could always count on those words being honest and straightforward. He will always be fondly remembered by a grateful nation.
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