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Virgin takes a flight out
Friday 13 March 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
First coronavirus – and now tourism industry faces another big blow.
Rejected tourists disembark
Friday 13 March 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
More than 100 tourists last night disembarked their cruise ship in Rarotonga, after Tahiti announced it would turn them away.
New Zealand pathologist arrives for autopsy
Thursday 12 March 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health
A pathologist arrived yesterday to perform an autopsy on the body of an 18-year-old who died in unexplained circumstances late month.
Infrastructure looks to fix Tupapa flood woes
Thursday 12 March 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Constant flooding in Tupapa could have serious health implications for tamariki and ititangata.
Boarding RNZ Air Force 101
Thursday 12 March 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Education
Two Tereora College students will soar to new heights next month to discover whether they’re bound for aviation careers.
Phone consultation encouraged as Health streamlines its services
Thursday 12 March 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
Patients are being encouraged to do phone consultations with medical practitioners as the Health ministry streamlines its services to battle the coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak.
$1.4m to fight coronavirus
Thursday 12 March 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
Government is clawing back unspent cash from different agencies to fight the threat of Covid-19.
Our flower in space: Tiare and NASA
Thursday 12 March 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
A Cook Islander is leading a United States school team in a project to make future space missions safer.
Church youth camp delayed
Thursday 12 March 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Cook Islands Christian Church youth convention has been postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
United Nations seeks smacking ban in Cook Islands
Thursday 12 March 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
Ban on physical discipline of children recommended, after United Nations investigation into treatment of children in Cook Islands.
New satellite means new internet options for Cooks
Thursday 12 March 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Technology
Vodafone Cook Islands is to test-drive a new communication satellite that promises a broader footprint over the country than some existing satellites.
National Children policy coordinator position- Vacant
Thursday 12 March 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
The position for the coordinator of national children policy for the Ministry of Internal Affairs is still vacant.
Marine biologist inspires Tereora students
Wednesday 11 March 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
Anthony Vavia, who is presently undertaking his PhD studies in Marine Biology on his home island of Mitiaro, this week spoke to Tereora College students on his chosen field of study.
Mato takes up top trade role
Wednesday 11 March 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy
Cook Islands is hoping the appointment of Teremoana Mato as the Pacific Islands Forum trade commissioner will make way for local export products into China.
Charges dropped to one
Wednesday 11 March 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
It has been confirmed that Elijah Trego faces only one charge of aggravated robbery.
Tourism operator faces assault charge
Wednesday 11 March 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A tourism operator whose name is suppressed is facing a charge of assaulting a female.
Pacific unites to stop coronavirus spread
Wednesday 11 March 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Health
New Zealand acting High Commissioner to Cook Islands Rachel Bennett has given reassurances that New Zealand is partnering with Cook Islands and countries in the wider Pacific to ensure they are prepared for and able to respond to coronavirus 2019 (Covid-19).
Demos pay letter writer
Wednesday 11 March 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Politics
A prolific critic of Government in letters to the country’s newspapers has confirmed he is paid by the Democratic Party to write the letters.
Regional arts and culture festival postponed
Wednesday 11 March 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
The 13th Festival of the Pacific Arts and Culture has been postponed due to growing global concerns over the coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak. Hawaiʻi was prepared to host the international event for 11 days in June.
'Keeping our island safe'
Wednesday 11 March 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in National
As Jacopo Dozzo was getting ready to travel back to the Cook Islands from his hometown of Milan in Italy, the first coronavirus fatality in the European country was announced.
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