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US satellite splash-down
Saturday 29 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Weather
It was in September 1964 that NASA launched the satellite OGO-1 into orbit to study Earth’s magnetic environment and how the planet interacts with the sun.
Families told, ask for help
Saturday 29 August 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
A leading Cook Islands healthcare advocate in New Zealand says in these unprecedented times, it’s okay to seek assistance.
'Urgent' need for external audit of the Govt finances
Saturday 29 August 2020 | Published in Economy
Accurate and up-to-date data needed for effective budgeting, says international report.
Putting an end to 'outrageous' legal fees
Saturday 29 August 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Barrister Antonina Browne hopes to help set up a legal aid system to assist Cook Islands people with land and security problems.
Fibre switch-over: Surf's up in Aitutaki
Saturday 29 August 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Technology
With yesterday’s internet switch-over, Aitutaki becomes one of the smallest fibre-connected islands in the world.
Mangaia investiture: 'Biggest event of their lives'
Saturday 29 August 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Outer Islands
Mangaia came to a standstill yesterday to witness the crowning of its new king.
Community puna is told to get out
Friday 28 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
$25,000 work to upgrade Muri clinic for local healthcare is jeopardised by eviction order.
Te Marae Ora advises those stranded in NZ
Friday 28 August 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
The Government will not be rushed into opening a quarantine facility in Auckland, says a spokesperson. Jaewynn McKay said the safety of Cook Islanders remained the top priority, with a ban on inwards travel.
Cook Islands News appoints new editor and senior journalists
Friday 28 August 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Local
Cook Islands News has appointed senior journalist Rashneel Kumar to lead the paper through a challenging time for the country and the world.
Pod of whales welcomes vaka to Mangaia
Friday 28 August 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Outer Islands
Hundreds of Cook Islanders have descended on the country’s southernmost island, Mangaia, for the investiture of Tereapii Tangi in the title of Numangatini Ariki.
Dengue bites in Pa Enua
Friday 28 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health
Blood tests have been sent to New Zealand to confirm whether island faces outbreak.
Work on bridges to fight floods
Thursday 27 August 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Work on flood-prone bridges in Avatiu and Turangi is nearing completion, and engineers are getting ready to move on to bridges and culverts at Avana, Pacific Resort, the Muri Outlet store and Aroko.
Turning beer into water
Thursday 27 August 2020 | Published in Local
Water lobbyists want 10 cents from the sale of every bottle of imported beer to help pay for the new drinking water treatment system.
Customs train up to manage free trade in coronavirus era
Thursday 27 August 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Cook Islands has undertaken Customs administrations training in preparation for the Pacific Agreement on Closer Economic Relations (PACER-Plus).
Crunching diverse datasets
Thursday 27 August 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Technology
While the team at Inform, led by IT expert Mana Etches is focused on property and development at the moment, they have some big aspirations.
Roading bosses consider idea of separate walkway
Thursday 27 August 2020 | Published in Environment
Locals propose a leafy green walk that would save their 60-year-old toa trees.
Public say in a new cellphone company
Thursday 27 August 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Technology
The public is to be consulted extensively about the legal framework before a new phone operator can be licensed to compete with Vodafone.
Jailed for stealing $60K from resort
Thursday 27 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Wedding and events manager convicted of banking money into her own accounts, but remains defiant.
Teenager jailed for aggravated robbery
Wednesday 26 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Repeat offender, who tossed a store till at the Social Centre gets hefty jail sentence.
Calls for tougher rules on use of toxic herbicide
Wednesday 26 August 2020 | Published in Environment
A group of concerned citizens are lobbying Government to include a ban on the toxic herbicide Paraquat in proposed legislation that aims to overhaul the agricultural sector.
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