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Police patrol vessel Te Kukupa turns 31
Saturday 3 October 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Maritime Cook Islands looks forward to the delivery of a new patrol vessel in 2022.
'Kua rongo au I to seva'
Saturday 3 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy
The new Avatiu ‘harbour’ bridge is two metres wider, 400 millimetres higher and takes on a rectangular underside shape as opposed to the old one.
Te Ipukarea Society: Cook Is. 'custodian of the common heritage of mankind'
Saturday 3 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment
OPINION: The Cook Islands has an obligation to contribute to the protection of the common heritage of humankind.
Fishing club receives ice machine
Saturday 3 October 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Avana Fishing Club, the only fishing club on Rarotonga located at the entrance of a harbour, received its first commercial ice machine.
Travel bubble expected by December
Saturday 3 October 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Economy
With a date set for the start of a one-way travel bubble between New Zealand and certain states in Australia, the question being asked is what about the Cook Islands?
Low demand concerns local growers
Saturday 3 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Prime Minister Mark Brown has directed the Finance ministry to explore ways on how the Government could help or provide subsidy to growers who are unable to sell their produce.
Forum needs 'best possible Candidate'
Saturday 3 October 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy
The challenges resulting from the Covid-19 pandemic is expected to be one of the key factors in the appointment of the new secretary general of the Pacific Islands Forum.
'Horse trading' in power transition
Saturday 3 October 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Politics
The Opposition made attempts to bolster their numbers in the House in the lead-up to the swearing-in of Mark Brown as the new Prime Minister.
'Together as one we move our nation'
Saturday 3 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
The Kia Orana spirit was alive and well at the opening ceremony of the Cook Islands Games 2020.
The story of creation
Friday 2 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education
“In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth” - this was the message delivered by the Early Childhood Education students of St Joseph’s School with their art.
More returnees expected as Games kick off
Friday 2 October 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local
Another cohort of Cook Islands nationals and residents will arrive in Rarotonga today.
No plea for booze theft
Friday 2 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A man who allegedly stole two packs of Woodstock pre-mixed bourbon from the TEM Store in Muri is yet to enter a plea.
Parliament drama 'totally unnecessary'
Friday 2 October 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
A former Clerk of Parliament says the confidence motion in the new prime minister tabled by former PM Henry Puna “was not required”.
Bid to abolish Koutu Nui
Friday 2 October 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
Koutu Nui warns submission to abolish them will have dire political consequences, if pursued.
I do, I do and I do
Friday 2 October 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Outer Islands
A rare triple wedding celebration “of love and commitment” took place on the island of Pukapuka last week.
Crash victim passes away
Friday 2 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
The Filipino expatriate community in Rarotonga are mourning the death of one of their compatriots who passed away yesterday morning.
58 fined for riding without a helmet
Friday 2 October 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Crime
Police began enforcing the mandatory helmet law yesterday, nabbing motorcyclists for non-compliance and issuing fines of $250 at a number of checkpoints set up around Rarotonga.
Plenty of fun and food at Gala Day
Thursday 1 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
School holds fundraiser to purchase laptops, a new printer and other items to make learning more interactive for their students.
$3.6m Avatiu 'harbour' bridge open to public
Thursday 1 October 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy
Avatiu residents will no longer have to fear damage to their homes or properties from heavy rain and motorists no longer have to detour following the opening of the new bridge.
Constitutional change
Thursday 1 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy
Parliament has voted to amend the Cook Islands Constitution to allow for recommendations on the Immigration Bill to take effect.
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