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Opposition questions police probe
Monday 2 November 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
The Opposition Democratic Party is dismayed with police announcement of an investigation into the disappearance of a little boy at sea 13 months after he went missing while travelling on an inter-island vessel.
Drug charge withdrawn
Monday 2 November 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Rarotonga man cleared of methamphetamine charge now faces Court in relation to a Class B controlled drug.
Juniors sing their hearts out
Monday 2 November 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
The 2020 junior song quest held on Friday night at the National Domes drew an impressive crowd of over 500 families and friends who witnessed the amazing talent of 22 upcoming songs stars.
Cook Islander Williams takes on NZ Cabinet role
Monday 2 November 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National, Politics
Prime Minister Mark Brown is looking forward to forging a good working relationship with the newest Cook Islands Cabinet minister.
Taskforce caught off guard by Cabinet decision
Monday 2 November 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, National
The Private Sector Taskforce was “surprised” at Cabinet’s decision to lift 14-day supervised quarantine on arrival.
Te Ipukarea Society calls for moratorium on deep-sea mineral exploitation
Saturday 31 October 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National
OPINION: Cook Islands has moved a step closer to extracting valuable minerals from its ocean floor following the launch of seabed exploration license a week ago. In this week’s column, local environment group Te Ipukarea Society explain their position on deep sea mining.
Gala galore: Food for a good cause
Saturday 31 October 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local, National
Students sell local dishes to fundraise for annual excursions and school stationeries.
Supporting families who need medication
Saturday 31 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
New Zealand-based RaroGo has evolved into a one stop shop service of procuring and processing items to be airfreighted back to Rarotonga, says managing director Maire Browne.
Opposition leader Browne appalled at ‘kerfuffle’ comment
Saturday 31 October 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National
Demo leader Tina Browne says the Ministry of Finance and Economic Management’s recent handling of audit reports on the government's finances “has legal implications”.
Dengue in Pa Enua controlled
Saturday 31 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
Five recent dengue cases on Pukapuka resulted in a massive community clean-up effort to eradicate the mosquito-borne disease.
Government ‘lacking in logic’
Saturday 31 October 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Health, National
Thirty passengers who arrived on yesterday’s flight will be the first since mid-August not required to undergo supervised quarantine, but some including Opposition Health spokesperson Sel Napa are concerned.
Stunning location and sensational sounds
Saturday 31 October 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Environment, National
Covid-19 has made it virtually impossible for DJ duo Coco House Bros - Mark Zow and Mr E to tour internationally, so they decided to give back to the people of Rarotonga.
‘Soft’ airstrip leaves 30 grounded
Friday 30 October 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Outer Islands
Mitiaro airstrip needs to completely dry before Air Rarotonga can land on the island again, leaving several residents stranded on Rarotonga.
The gift of knowledge
Friday 30 October 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local, National
Covid-19 pandemic delays donation of community libraries and books to Rarotonga and the Pa Enua schools.
Teeing off for Aitutaki Fire Station
Friday 30 October 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The Aitutaki volunteer Fire and Rescue Brigade Golf Ambrose tournament fundraiser tees off today from 2pm.
University to host ‘free, fun and interactive Open Day
Friday 30 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, National
This year’s University of the South Pacific Open Day will have some distinguished alumni sharing their experiences at the tertiary institution.
Supervised quarantine requirement lifted
Friday 30 October 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Health, National
Cook Islands residents arriving from Auckland this afternoon will not be required to undergo supervised quarantine.
Audit report concerns ‘kerfuffle’, says FinSec
Friday 30 October 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy, National
Finance Secretary Garth Henderson says concerns over recently-released audit reports are “a storm in a tea cup”.
Cooks part of major maritime surveillance op
Thursday 29 October 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local, National
A regional maritime surveillance is underway to clamp down on illegal, unregulated and unreported fishing in the Cook Islands and neighbouring waters.
Preparing for cyclone season
Thursday 29 October 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Weather
Although the Safe Travel website was initiated by the New Zealand Government to provide travel advisories to Kiwis prior to the Covid-19 pandemic, it is now advising any New Zealand citizen or permanent resident not currently residing in the country to register their details. Once registered, Safe Travel provides up-to-date advice and precautions to take […]
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