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CITC is 'one big family'
Thursday 20 August 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Thirty-seven CITC workers were presented with certificates, gifts and ei to recognise their long service of up to 35 years.
Quarantine hotel: Worried mum pleads for haste
Thursday 20 August 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Health officials hope this week to find somewhere to house stranded Cook Islanders in Auckland, to manage their quarantine so they can return home.
Locals rally to save the toa trees
Thursday 20 August 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
A Rarotonga community is uniting ahead of a public meeting about the impact of roadworks on the toa trees at Takitumu School.
The long journey from Manihiki
Wednesday 19 August 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
Dr Neti Herman’s expertise is in public health – so it’s appropriate she should be first to take the speaker’s rostrum on the return of the USP Plus series, after the coronavirus shutdown.
Cause of drug offending 'stupidity'
Wednesday 19 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Chief Justice Sir Hugh Williams QC has warned a 19-year-old teenager to comply with his probation conditions or face jail.
Jail for driver who hit boy, fractured his skull
Wednesday 19 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
The defence, the prosecution and the mother of a boy run over when he was crossing the road, all said the driver should not go to jail – but yesterday, the Chief Justice handed down a prison sentence.
Social distancing for Kiwis voting in Cooks
Wednesday 19 August 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
Kiwis who call Cook Islands home will be able to vote in the 2020 New Zealand General Election, from September 30.
Raro surf lessons: Braving the break
Wednesday 19 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Eric Gamez reckons surfing is the best sport in the world.
Covid in NZ: 'Pray for Dr Joe'
Wednesday 19 August 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Health
* ‘Absolutely correct’ to close border until NZ gets Covid-19 under control – leading surgeon * New Covid case in Auckland: Managed isolation hotel worker attended two Cook Islands church services
Cooks: Give us a break from debt
Wednesday 19 August 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Economy
Cook Islands government has raised the question of debt relief with Australia, saying it is spending money servicing international loans that is needed for critical economic recovery initiatives.
'Fighting fires ran through his veins … he will be dearly missed'
Tuesday 18 August 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Features, Local, Memory Lane, National
“When a call comes in that there is a fire on the west side of Rarotonga, chances are Barry Hill would have been first at the scene.”
Local experts needed to battle bugs
Tuesday 18 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Scholarship opportunity to train up Cook Islands scientists to fight the invasive pests that will thrive in warmer climate.
School interviews for new principal
Tuesday 18 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education
Interviews for St Joseph School’s next principal are being held this week.
With all the tourists gone, burglars hit kids' classes
Tuesday 18 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Children and teachers at Te Uki Ou have been left speechless – quite literally – at the theft of speakers they use for announcements and much more.
Facing up to the new normal
Tuesday 18 August 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
If handbags and jewellery were essential accessories in a pre-Covid world, face masks are proving to be the new “must haves” now.
Govt extends border closure, investigates quarantine hotel
Tuesday 18 August 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Economy
Officials are looking for premises where they can reopen a 14-day supervised quarantine facility in New Zealand, similar to the Auckland Holiday Inn.
Dengue risk downgraded in Cooks
Tuesday 18 August 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Health
Te Marae Ora expresses cautious optimism as dengue reports slow to a halt – but public health staff will remain on high alert.
'So grateful for local support'
Tuesday 18 August 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
A Muri-based tourism operator had been contemplating losing staff or reducing operating hours as phase two wage subsidy nears an end on September 30.
Sick people warned, get care sooner
Tuesday 18 August 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
Secretary of Health issues forthright message, after three medical emergency flights in past week.
Sweet music and cheap delicious kai
Monday 17 August 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
GO LOCAL: Alex and Kevin George’s Foodbox diner in Vaiimanga is the only takeaway on the island that hosts a live band every Wednesday night from 6pm.
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