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Travel ban causes 'serious health impacts, delays'
Saturday 11 July 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Economy
Prime ministers of past, present and future unite in urgent calls to lift blockade on Cook Islands.
Tears and cheers for human rights victory
Saturday 11 July 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Education
Family ‘puts Cook Islands on the map’ in battle to protect their son’s right to keep his hair long until his customary haircutting ceremony.
Marsters of the universe
Friday 10 July 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
The Marsters families commemorated the first anniversary of the opening of their Palmerston Island hostel on Rarotonga, with a small gathering of about 100 people.
Children's meitaki: 'An amazing principal'
Friday 10 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education
St Joseph’s School vows to continue the work of departing principal Shelley Berry.
Te Nukanuka o taku Ingo
Friday 10 July 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Born on the island of Mangaia, Aureo Tuaputa was taught the mire dance when she was a child at school.
Debate about who should lead fresh water consultation
Friday 10 July 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
The local anti-chlorine group has raised concerns about the appointment of Mark Brown to chair the select committee scrutinising the new water authority law.
Poisoned dogs fed on rotting goat carcasses – Agriculture
Friday 10 July 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
The Ministry of Agriculture says the chances of dogs or any other animals being poisoned by Paraquat is minimal.
No 1 in the South Seas
Friday 10 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy
Cook Islands bolstered ahead of borders reopening with major international tourism award.
Help needed for Covid contact-tracing
Friday 10 July 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Health
More volunteers, both individuals and businesses, are needed for the CookSafe contact tracing pilot. Katrina Tanirau reports.
Putting for Pride
Friday 10 July 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Local
Te Tiare is swinging back into action with a fun day out for supporters of the Pride Cook Islands campaign, featuring social golf, food, live music and a rainbow-themed dress code.
Justice repair works continue
Thursday 9 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Refurbishment around the Ministry of Justice building will continue until September.
Fair treatment of new phone and internet companies
Thursday 9 July 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Technology
Vodafone will be allowed to continue owning and operating the local cable network, as well as selling internet and phone services in a newly-competitive market.
Six dogs poisoned by Paraquat – vet
Thursday 9 July 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
Rarotonga vet calls for ban on lethal herbicide.
Tumu karakia Base of the pe'e
Thursday 9 July 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Epetoma no te Reo Maori / Maori Language Week Te akatangianga (the delivery of the sound) is extremely important in the presentation of a pe‘e (the call of our traditional chants).
Audit report is delayed by three months
Thursday 9 July 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
The past three years’ government accounts audit has been delayed another three months, the deputy prime minister says.
Chair quits in clash
Thursday 9 July 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Minister George Maggie faces criticism from resigned public sector chair for ‘undermining board’.
A year for Marsters House
Wednesday 8 July 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
On July 8 last year, for the first time, the five known lines of Williams Marsters gathered together for the opening of Marsters House.
Five years for BSP
Wednesday 8 July 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy
The Bank of the South Pacific is celebrating its fifth birthday in Cook Islands.
Judicial video conferences clear backlog
Wednesday 8 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Criminal and civil court matters are resuming later this month, through video conferencing between Cook Islands and New Zealand.
Faster, stronger, NOT cheaper
Wednesday 8 July 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Technology
High-speed internet is just around the corner – but low-cost internet is still a distant hope.
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