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'Long game': Tourism delays ad drive
Wednesday 5 August 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Economy
As other Pacific nations begin marketing their beaches and resorts in anticipation of a travel bubble, Cook Islands is holding off.
Constitution Day: A nation's strength in its people
Wednesday 5 August 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
Cook Islands pride was on full display at the National Auditorium yesterday for the Constitution Day , Ra Uitianga Reva.
'Your voice needed for our Cook Islands legacy'
Monday 3 August 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
The consultation phase for the Cook Islands National Sustainable Development Agenda 2020+ was launched on Friday.
Cook Islanders celebrate language week
Monday 3 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
The ninth Cook Islands Language Week has been launched in New Zealand with the minister responsible paying tribute to the longevity of the event.
Bracing for the worst
Monday 3 August 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
Private Sector Taskforce says the roll on effect of less revenue in the economy would have an effect on them first but eventually the public sector.
Airport creates safe zone as travel bubble talks intensify
Monday 3 August 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Economy
Rapid progress is being made on a travel bubble for Cook Islands and New Zealand, as officials in both countries work over time to get it off the ground.
Alanna Smith: Plastic Free July: lessons we learnt
Saturday 1 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment
Cutting out plastics from our lives can seem rather daunting, particularly for those who rely on plastic for its durable, easy throw away convenience.
Contact tracing protects health and privacy
Saturday 1 August 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Health
CookSafe card is voluntary, a chance to help ‘keep our little paradise safe’.
A rainbow over Constitution Day
Saturday 1 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
“See us, hear us.” Last week Pride Cook Islands attracted a crowd of hundreds to Rarotonga Golf Course for a fundraiser; next week they will be more visible still.
Blame NZ for the cold
Saturday 1 August 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Weather
A weather system coming out of New Zealand is causing intermittent rain and cool spells in Rarotonga.
Three strikes for violent offenders
Saturday 1 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
And alcohol is fuelling domestic violence and worsening mental instability, says expert.
Domestic assault accused in cells
Saturday 1 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A man accused of an early-morning domestic assault has been further remanded behind bars.
Courthouse leaky roof work gets underway
Saturday 1 August 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Over the years, the Ministry of Justice building has experienced water leaks.
More doctors, nurses, hospital beds, but Economy needs shot in the arm
Saturday 1 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health
The health system is as prepared as it will ever be for the borders to reopen. Now, it’s the faltering economy that poses the greater risk.
New Zealand citizens sworn in: A Cooks' dozen
Friday 31 July 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
Kia ora and kia orana to 12 new Cook Islands Kiwis.
Democracy 'alive and thriving' on the small island of Ma'uke
Friday 31 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Politics
Rain doesn’t stand in the way of a vibrant democracy.
New Mitiaro mayor is to audit island operations
Friday 31 July 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Politics
Mitiaro and Atiu both elect new mayors in the outer islands.
Aitutaki: 'The people are the final court'
Friday 31 July 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Aitutaki mayor Tekura Po’o Bishop is ready to lead the island again after retaining the seat in the Islands Government elections on Wednesday.
Two more months of no helmets
Friday 31 July 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Rarotonga’s Simi Teiotu breathed a sigh of relief at hearing that enforcement of the helmet law will be delayed to September 30.
Wait for tourists, or go fish
Friday 31 July 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
Government should build fisheries revenues to offset potentially ‘dire’ impact of tourism shutdown says Asian Development Bank.
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