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Cooks campus welcomes the return of USP vice-chancellor
Saturday 20 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education
Cook Islands students and staff are happy at the reinstatement of University of the South Pacific Vice-Chancellor Professor Pal Ahluwalia.
Trainee minister expelled, but impropriety to girls continued
Saturday 20 June 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Parents complained of repeated peeping and lewd behaviour by Theological College student.
Covid-free Cooks travellers at risk in NZ quarantine
Saturday 20 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health
An unhappy Brett Davis boarded a flight to New Zealand yesterday, concerned the New Zealand government would place him in a high-risk Covid quarantine camp.
Cooks' economic hopes hang on tourists' return
Saturday 20 June 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Economy
BUDGET 2020/21: The Government is to begin borrowing from the Asian Development Bank to pay for Covid-19 stimulus package.
Atupare Marae's moving moment
Friday 19 June 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
The Atupare marae at the House of Ariki grounds in Kavera has relocated and has a new design.
Govt to borrow as cash runs out
Friday 19 June 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
Finance Minister says Cook Islands needs Kiwi tourists back by September at latest to avoid further financial turmoil.
Firefighters kept busy by dangerous blazes
Friday 19 June 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Crime
The Temurimotia fire station has been called out at least five times in the past week to attend fires threatening homes and livestock.
Not enough evidence for police claim of assault
Friday 19 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Crown Law has withdrawn two charges against a young father who was accused of smashing a police car and assaulting an officer.
Grace period to get helmets
Friday 19 June 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
Those who have been prevented from buying helmets because there aren’t enough in the country can now breathe a sigh of relief.
MPs seek allowance top-ups in downturn
Friday 19 June 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Public dismay at politicians’ push for cash travel entitlements for their partners – at a time others are tightening their belts.
Keeping track of Covid
Friday 19 June 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Health
With no vaccine available for coronavirus, it’s vital Cook Islands remain vigilant as the country prepares to reopen to the outside world.
Workers to be allowed out of their contracts
Thursday 18 June 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Some leading employers want to release expat workers who wish to return to their home countries, the Prime Minister says.
Public gets say in 'national interest' of mining licences
Thursday 18 June 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment
Concern that seabed mining law change puts national interest ahead of public interest.
Seabed mining is 'greener'
Thursday 18 June 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment
Cook Islands says its plans to mine the ocean floor to “harvest” polymetallic nodules are the world’s greenest option.
Children's learning overshadowed by donation
Thursday 18 June 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
Early childhood learning kids at St Joseph’s primary school will at last have more shade to sit under.
Young dad: 'It's OK to not be OK'
Thursday 18 June 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Health
A new podcast will talk openly with people about their mental health struggles.
Theological College under scrutiny after complaint
Thursday 18 June 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Education
Trainee minister accused of impropriety.
Chlorine petition rejected
Thursday 18 June 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
The petition opposing chlorine in Rarotonga’s drinking water was dismissed in Parliament yesterday.
PM abandoning ship, say Demos
Thursday 18 June 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Politics
Opposition leader Tina Browne says she’s extremely disappointed the Prime Minister has decided to step down in the country’s time of need.
Expat worker convicted for assaulting a female
Wednesday 17 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
An expatriate worker was convicted and sentenced to 18-months’ probation for a charge of assaulting a female.
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