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House of Ariki to meet with Koutu Nui
Saturday 10 October 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
The House of Ariki says consultations with the Koutu Nui will be planned to be held after the Cook Islands Games.
Police staff face theft charges
Saturday 10 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Four Cook Islands Police staff who were suspended pending investigation have been charged with financial misconduct.
Local sailors seek divine intervention
Saturday 10 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Members of Team Atiu and Manihiki bow their heads in prayer before competing in the ocean vaka races this week.
A global call for funding on World Mental Health Day
Friday 9 October 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local
The global community is set to mark World Mental Health Day on Saturday amidst backdrop of a public health emergency and economic uncertainty created by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Alcohol consumption recipe for disaster
Friday 9 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Twenty-one-year-old Benjamin Ritea Une was on Wednesday convicted and sentenced to 18-months’ probation supervision by the High Court.
Survey reaffirms Cooks status as one of hardest-hit nations
Friday 9 October 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy
A recently-completed survey reaffirms previous reports that have found Cook Islands to be among the economically hardest-hit countries in the region from the Covid-19 pandemic.
Govt to decide on quarantine measures
Friday 9 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health
Cook Islands Prime Minister hopes for New Zealand travel bubble within weeks, RNZ reports.
Muri crash driver charged
Friday 9 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
The driver of a Landcruiser truck that was involved in the Muri crash accident of September 26 has been charged.
PM Brown to divest key portfolios in 2021
Friday 9 October 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
The Prime Minister confirmed other Cabinet ministers are keen to take on more responsibilities.
Beating the heat on a beautiful Rarotonga day
Friday 9 October 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
As the first group of paddlers hit the water on the opening day of the Cook Islands Games 2020 Oe Vaka competition yesterday, Tain Armstrong and his buddy Tavake Tierney made the most of the opportunity to cool off at Avarua Harbour on a hot day.
Rewarded for service to the community
Thursday 8 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Among those with distinction for their long service at the Cook Islands Police was Sergeant Mereana Hagai, recognised with a two-star award from Police Commissioner Maara Tetava, for her 28 years of service to the community as a police officer.
Passionate dancers needed for closing ceremony
Thursday 8 October 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
One of the highlights of the Cook Islands Games has been the opening ceremony where 120 dancers enthralled the crowd with an outstanding cultural show.
November sentencing for man who refused breath test
Thursday 8 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
The High Court yesterday delivered a guilty verdict on a case regarding a man who refused to undergo a breathlyser test.
Covid-19 'game Changer' for financial sector
Thursday 8 October 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy
Employing young Cook Islanders and passing on knowledge and expertise should be a priority for service providers at the Financial Services Development Authority.
Opposition demands report release
Thursday 8 October 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Local
According to Democratic Party Opposition, the Transport ministry has been advised not to release the report into the tragic disappearance of a seven-year old boy, who was lost overboard on a ship.
Further crash details yet to be released
Thursday 8 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Investigations and forensics reports into a horrific motor vehicle crash in Muri that later claimed the life of a 40-year-old Filipino man have been completed, police have confirmed.
On a mission on board the Grinna
Thursday 8 October 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Outer Islands
The MV Grinna departed for the islands of Palmerston, Nassau and Suwarrow yesterday on a Pa Enua Action for Resilient Livelihoods (PEARL) Project mission from October 10 until October 23.
PM takes on 17 portfolios
Thursday 8 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Politics
The makeup of Prime Minister Mark Brown’s Cabinet since taking office last week has been revealed.
Making way for a new warehouse
Wednesday 7 October 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local
Progress is being made on a new warehouse to be used by the Cook Islands Trading Corporation.
Thanksgiving prayer for Fiji Day on Rarotonga
Wednesday 7 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Compared to celebrations in past years, the Cook Islands Fijian community will not be holding any major gatherings for this year’s Fiji Independence Day celebration.
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