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Hine's Halo made with love
Thursday 17 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
It was in December last year that Reihana Koteka-Wiki and her mum Emmy began making island scrunchies to fundraise for the maternity ward at Rarotonga Hospital.
Concerns over proposed ra'ui
Thursday 17 September 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Environment
Public consultation is underway to determine whether the government should introduce dedicated legislation to protect submarine cables in Cook Islands waters.
Taro takers 'forgiven'
Wednesday 16 September 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Tangi and Junior Mataio have forgiven whoever stole their dry taro plants last week.
Iro Maroroa reels in big one
Wednesday 16 September 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Iro Maroroa claimed the heaviest fish prize with a 25.2kg yellow fin tuna on Saturday September 12 for the annual Bond Store ‘Steinlager’ Fishing tournament.
All go at Avatiu Harbour
Wednesday 16 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
It was all hands on deck at the Avatiu wharf on Monday.
More returnees expected on Friday
Wednesday 16 September 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local
A third cohort of returnees is set to arrive on Rarotonga on Friday and will be required to undertake 14 days of quarantine under similar conditions that have been widely criticised by the public.
Home detention for tourist attack
Wednesday 16 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Shay O’Carroll was first sentenced to 22 months in jail last year but remained on community bail due to his appeal to the court.
Safe and secure place needed
Wednesday 16 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health
Calls for supervised quarantine to be undertaken in a managed facility after breaches.
Putting their differences aside
Wednesday 16 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Politics
Former clerk of parliament and Speaker of the House have agreed to move forward and put the past behind them.
A woman of grace and faith
Tuesday 15 September 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Woman of the Month Vainetutai Samuel exudes faith, humility and kindness.
Transition talks with constituencies
Tuesday 15 September 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Politics
Prime Minister Henry Puna is set to hand over the reins of the country’s leadership to Deputy Prime Minister Mark Brown at the end of this month.
Quarantine breach 'appears intentional'
Tuesday 15 September 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Health
Charges are likely to be laid against the returning Cook Islander who breached supervised quarantine only a few hours after arriving in Rarotonga last Friday.
Maintaining maritime security
Tuesday 15 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy
Te Kukupa maritime police force have returned from a maritime surveillance operation ensuring that non-essential vessels are forbidden from entering Cook Islands ports during this Covid period.
Quarantine process 'in jeopardy'
Tuesday 15 September 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Health
The health ministry concedes two breaches in a matter of days has put their quarantine process in jeopardy.
Dirty dumpers!
Tuesday 15 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment
William Taripo is calling on those who have been dumping their rubbish at the old Panama dump to “stop!”. Taripo says Infrastructure Cook Islands provides a rubbish collection service and he did not understand why some people do not use this service.
Living with a disability
Monday 14 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Cook Islander Alexander Boaza writes about his journey living with a disability. The story was originally published by the Cook Islands National Disability Council and is republished with permission.
$500k for water system developments
Monday 14 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Outer Islands
The northern group islands’ rainwater harvesting and storage system will be improved soon, says Infrastructure Cook Islands.
Drought warning for the Pa Enua
Monday 14 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Weather
There is a high chance of dry weather conditions for Penrhyn, Rakahanga and Manihiki.
Storage units to assist renewables push
Monday 14 September 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Technology
The Cook Islands is moving closer to its renewable energy goals with soon-to-be-installed energy storage in Rarotonga.
Police suspends staff amid probe into alleged financial misconduct
Monday 14 September 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime
Police Commissioner Maara Tetava is asking public not to speculate on investigation into its administrative finances division which has resulted in suspension of staff.
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