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$100 saving off monthly power bill
Saturday 30 May 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
Household will receive a $100 monthly discount on their electricity, for the next three months.
Freshest produce from farm to table
Friday 29 May 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
Food markets are keen to sell local farmers’ produce.
'Be sure' before withdrawing retirement savings
Friday 29 May 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
Most Cook Islanders don’t believe in just packing up and leaving their jobs when they reach retirement age of 60.
Fire razes restaurant at Aitutaki resort
Friday 29 May 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
An early morning fire destroyed parts of an exclusive Aitutaki resort yesterday, costing the business “millions of dollars”.
'Cherish every moment' – family
Friday 29 May 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
A proud Cook Islander and a man of kindness, who lived to inspire others and make a difference.
Older motorcyclists say 'penalise' young not old
Friday 29 May 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Pulled over by the police at a check point, 55-year-old Turia Taneao said the officer reminded her of the compulsory helmet law that will come into effect in late June.
Half road deaths are older
Friday 29 May 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Crime
More than half those who have died on Cook Islands road in the past five years were aged 35-plus – putting paid to claims that only young people die in bike crashes.
Four-day working week makes people 'happier'
Friday 29 May 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy
The Catholic Bishop says Cook Islanders could move to four-day working weeks.
Avana by night
Friday 29 May 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Local
By day, Danilo Reyes is a fulltime mechanic with Island Car and Bike Hire – but like so many Cook Islanders, his job is only a part of who he is.
Anguna-Kamana: 'Restore agriculture's status'
Thursday 28 May 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment
Women and young people must be included in farming work during the Covid-19 pandemic, officials say.
Minister chases erratic driver
Thursday 28 May 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Court reserves decision in trial of alleged drink-driver.
One domestic incident a day – police stats
Thursday 28 May 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
The rate of family violence being reported to police highlights an even bigger hidden problem, says National Council of Women.
Nightclubs set to open again
Thursday 28 May 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Clubs will be allowed to resume normal trading hours from Saturday.
Music-loving motorist gets vindication
Thursday 28 May 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Crime
Stopped at a police checkpoint at Black Rock, Julian Zeman was given a verbal warning about having his phone playing music, even though it was controlled from the head unit.
238 job vacancies despite Covid-19 slowdown
Thursday 28 May 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
Even though there are dozens of people on the new unemployment benefit, businesses are taking the opportunity to reinvent and hire new staff.
Children all fired up at airport
Thursday 28 May 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Local
Kayla Sadaraka-Eggelton wants to be a firefighter– and yesterday she got her chance!
Covid delivers sweet lesson
Wednesday 27 May 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Want some of those delicious sweet, chocolate, coconut-coated, assorted donuts while you are having your coffee at work?
Aitutaki women put a pin in it
Wednesday 27 May 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Outer Islands
There are big smiles and excitement all around: one woman jumped for joy at making a pin cushion; another was pleased to be able to put a zipper on a garment instead of elastic.
Fears on steeply-banked new road
Wednesday 27 May 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Infrastructure boss Diane Charlie-Puna stepped in last night after learning of an elderly nurse’s concerns about the safety of the newly-sealed main road.
Cop v cop: Dispute over 'incompetence'
Wednesday 27 May 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Police prosecution files stalled on ‘overloaded’ officers’ desks.
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