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PM liked dresses so much she bought 'em
Friday 1 May 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
They call her the rock star prime minister.
Less money sent home hurts children
Friday 1 May 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Overseas workers will send home 13 per cent less to their Pacific island families this year, the World Bank warns.
Pacific bubble could 'help us get back to business'
Friday 1 May 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Economy
Voices across Pacific propose cross-border bubbles to enable resumption of tourism.
Public sector 'to do more with less'
Thursday 30 April 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
Government is promising a bigger stimulus in the next stage of the Covid-19 economic recovery plan. Finance Minister Mark Brown said he would double that to about $76 million when Parliament meets in June.
Woman confirmed with Covid a month after leaving Rarotonga
Thursday 30 April 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Health
Extensive testing since woman’s departure confirms no Covid-19 in Cook Islands.
No new government vehicles: 'If it works, we will keep using it'
Thursday 30 April 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Economy
With the screech of a siren, the newest addition to Rarotonga’s ambulance fleet was welcomed into the family yesterday.
Ambulances gifted to two southern islands
Wednesday 29 April 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Outer Islands
New emergency vehicles are part of a $3 million Japanese aid package.
Tighter rules for bars and licensed clubs
Wednesday 29 April 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Bars and clubs hope for a decision this afternoon to allow them to reopen.
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.
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