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Coastwatcher legacy: 'Proud of my grandfather'
Wednesday 29 April 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
Pressure is mounting on New Zealand authorities to acknowledge the bravery of Cook Islands and other Pacific men who were the eyes and ears of the wartime defence against Japan.
Parliament sits to pass Covid law
Wednesday 29 April 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Parliament has announced a special sitting tomorrow afternoon, to pass changes to the Covid-19 emergency powers.
Cook Islands women pioneers in fisheries
Wednesday 29 April 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Education
Four Cook Islands women are graduating as Pacific fisheries officers, the first of a new group of scholarship recipients.
Waterworks will clean up tap water
Wednesday 29 April 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
Rarotonga residents will have to wait until the commissioning of the new water system to get regular clear water, authorities say.
Praying for sunshine and tourists
Tuesday 28 April 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Economy
Growers are replanting their summer crops in the hope of drier weather – and the return of the tourists.
We are the Cook Islands goes gold
Tuesday 28 April 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Nearly 10 times more people have listened to a new ensemble single than there are people in Cook Islands.
Covid: Court delays leave offenders on remand
Tuesday 28 April 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Cases are stalled before the court because no judge is able to travel to the country to hear them.
PM loosens alcohol rules despite two crashes
Tuesday 28 April 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Government has lifted the ban on large group gatherings and eased alcohol restrictions.
Covid-19 turns Budget plans 'on their head'
Tuesday 28 April 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Economy
Some government agencies will have to tighten their belts in order to pay for $76 million in Covid-19 economic stimulus and health responses.
New health rules needed when borders open
Tuesday 28 April 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health
Covid-19 will be a major disruption to the livelihoods of Pacific peoples, says new regional tourism chair Halatoa Fua.
Cleaning up while reducing waste
Monday 27 April 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment
A local company selling eco-friendly cleaning products has started an initiative to minimise plastic waste being sent to the Arorangi landfill.
Richness of harvests from land and sea
Monday 27 April 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Outer Islands
Southern group island celebrate annual food festival.
Packs for Pa Enua
Monday 27 April 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Outer Islands
Care parcels destined for people in need in the Pa Enua are on their way, thanks to the New Zealand High Commission.
Molotov cocktail arsonist in mental health dispute
Monday 27 April 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Crown Law has sought a second psychiatric test for the man accused of a Molotov cocktail attack on a controversial coastal development.
Strict quarantine conditions
Monday 27 April 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
The first cohort of 130 Cook Islands residents have settled in comfortably at their quarantine facility in Auckland.
Anzac Day: Leaders lay wreaths at dawn
Saturday 25 April 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
Only the lament of of a lone bagpiper could be heard at the Cenotaph as he paid tribute to fallen heroes.
Meitaki ma'ata from Cook Islands News
Saturday 25 April 2020 | Written by John Woods | Published in Local
Cook Islands News management and staff wish to thank advertisers and buyers of the newspaper.
Kelvin Passfield: Reef fish toxin affects animals too
Friday 24 April 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Environment
OPINION: The marine organism that is poisoning people and animals flourishes in areas impacted by cyclones, reef-blasting, or even ship wrecks, writes Kelvin Passfield from Te Ipukarea Society.
Bars await permission to reopen
Friday 24 April 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Licenced clubs ask for level playing field with restaurants.
One small step for a Mama
Friday 24 April 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Golden Oldies enter managed isolation at Holiday Inn, ‘comfortable and enjoying the wifi’.
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