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Aitutaki works to sustain itself in lockdown
Thursday 16 April 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Outer Islands
A root crop planting programme in Aitutaki is expected to provide staples for the island and the other outer islands that are in lockdown.
Economist: 'The earth breathes again'
Thursday 16 April 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
Families are building blocks of recovery, but they’re ‘not how they used to be’.
One big bubble: Loosening Covid constraints
Thursday 16 April 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in National
Around the world, people are locking themselves in small family bubbles. Today, Cook Islands has the chance to declare itself one big coronavirus-free bubble.
Relishing the special moments from afar
Wednesday 15 April 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Outer Islands
Pa Enua producers are taking the challenges of the travel ban in their stride.
The training is leaving, get onboard
Wednesday 15 April 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Education
As soon as the government announced it would support businesses to train up their staff in coming months, the University of the South Pacific’s local leader sprang into action.
Police face backlash from drunk and violent locals
Wednesday 15 April 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Crime
Partygoers disregard social distancing rules to police frustration.
Cook Islander hailed in Covid fight
Wednesday 15 April 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Health
Elizabeth Iro is half a world away from home dealing with the most serious health crisis of our time, but now she is making an impact staving off Covid-19 in the Cook Islands and on a global scale.
Working together beneficial for everyone
Tuesday 14 April 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Fijian and Indonesian nationals who have found themselves out of work due to the Covid-19 pandemic, volunteered and assisted with the Operation Namu clean up in their Ruatonga, Avatiu, Panama, Atupa constituency.
Multi-million dollar Covid-19 support
Tuesday 14 April 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
European Union is providing $214 million support to the Pacific island countries.
Stranded residents receive support
Tuesday 14 April 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Government has started making payments for Covid-19 related financial assistance to Cook Islands residents stranded in New Zealand.
Dog owner waits for police decision
Tuesday 14 April 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Dog owner Edwin Teraitua is waiting for police as they review the charge against him.
Careless drivers ordered to pay reparation
Tuesday 14 April 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Komal Mala and Paeariki Lindsay were discharged without a conviction at the High Court.
Repeat drink-drive offender granted bail
Tuesday 14 April 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
John Pepe appeared on a charge of driving while disqualified and two counts of excess breath alcohol.
Man rode bike at nearly double drink-drive limit
Tuesday 14 April 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Jack Charlie has admitted his third excess breath alcohol offence – after being stopped driving while disqualified for a previous offence.
Theft accused to seek legal rep
Tuesday 14 April 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Terina Karaiti was arrested last Monday and was charged on one count of theft as a servant.
Young man discharged without conviction
Tuesday 14 April 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A young man was discharged without a conviction by the High Court.
$250m required in stimulus, says ANZ
Tuesday 14 April 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
Government has a maximum additional headroom of about $65 million of debt, prompting warning.
Keeping up with our Kia Orana spirit
Tuesday 14 April 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
Cook Islands Tourism will launch a new multimedia campaign to generate and build up community spirit right here at home.
Kate McKessar: Discovering your inner self-isolation bird identity
Saturday 11 April 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Environment
OPINION: The birds of Cook Islands appear to have developed some interesting self-isolation characteristics during the Covid-19 Code Yellow phase, writes Kate McKessar of Te Ipukarea Society. Which do you resemble?
Working up sweat in Cooks lockdown
Saturday 11 April 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
A Rarotonga fitness group has come up with an innovative way to stay in shape with the gyms closed in the Covid-19 go-slow.
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