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Lights, camera, action!
Thursday 10 December 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Economy, National, Technology
A group of passionate film and television experts has established the Cook Islands Film, Television and Video Industry Council to set up the country as a hot movie location.
Tourism to pay tribute to former leader
Thursday 10 December 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, Local, National
The Air New Zealand Cook Islands Tourism Awards next week will pay tribute to former Tourism Industry Council president, the late Sue Fletcher-Vea.
Cook Islands Law Society under new leadership
Thursday 10 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, Local, National
Cook Islands Law Society’s newly-appointed president Marie Francis is looking forward to working with fellow society members and the Cook Islands community.
Cook Islander caught in Noumea chaos
Thursday 10 December 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in National, New Caledonia, Regional
A Cook Islander, her husband and their children are caught up in rising unrest in New Caledonia's capital as protest action against the planned sale of Vale nickel plant continues.
Caught by a snap and sentenced
Thursday 10 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Selfie-incriminating: An ex-convict was caught after leaving mobile phone at scene of attempted burglary – with a picture of himself as his screensaver.
Target set for lowest annual break-ins
Thursday 10 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, Local, National
Despite an increase in the number of reported burglaries last month, police are on target to record the lowest annual number of break-ins in more than five years.
Youngsters set to battle in Knockout Cup finals
Wednesday 9 December 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Footballers from the grassroots division will this afternoon kick off the CIFA 2020 Knockout Cup finals.
LETTER: ‘The writing is on the wall’
Wednesday 9 December 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
To expand upon the headline article ‘Select committees under fire’, December 2 edition. The current version of the To Tatou Vai Authority Bill disregards the cultural and economic context of Rarotonga. At the vaka presentations in July 2020 it was evident that it required a complete redraft.
Taking the plunge! Local photographer gets international recognition
Wednesday 9 December 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
A photograph taken by a local photographer has been recognised in the International Wedding Photographer of the Year Awards.
Domestic basketball competition enters semis
Wednesday 9 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Basketball, Sports
After six weeks of the 5X5 Rarotonga Basketball Competition, today teams will be battling for the top spot in the final play offs.
Sex offender’s work release halted
Wednesday 9 December 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Crime, National
Corrective Services Minister George (Maggie) Angene will meet with his senior officials today to discuss the controversial work release privilege granted to a convicted child sex offender.
‘Learn hard, don’t play around’
Wednesday 9 December 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
Tara Mitchell, Apii Avarua’s Dux of the Year recipient, has attended the school since she was a toddler in the Early Childhood Education (ECE) classes.
Two HIV cases living in Cooks
Wednesday 9 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
Chlamydia continues to be the most common sexually transmitted infection in Cook Islands followed by gonorrhoea and syphilis.
Maiata Forsyth claims Apii Nikao’s dux award
Wednesday 9 December 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
Maiata Forsyth was awarded Apii Nikao’s Dux of the Year 2020 at the school’s prize giving ceremony on Friday last week.
Santa Claus is coming to town
Wednesday 9 December 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, Local, National
Santa and his elf, Christmas carols and cartoon characters will share festive cheer through town in the Tropical Christmas parade, starting at 4pm tomorrow.
Police start advocacy work
Wednesday 9 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
As part of the Cook Islands Police Crime Prevention advocacy work, a team met with the Cook Islands Fijian executive members this week to discuss ways to prevent the increase in vehicle crashes and domestic violence.
Once in a lifetime opportunity for Cook Islands designers
Tuesday 8 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Culture, National
When Cook Island designers Toka Toka and Ina Ropu-Tengaru received news that they would be part of a fashion event in London, they were shocked.
Steps to ban ‘highly toxic’ pesticides
Tuesday 8 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, Health, National
The Pesticides Board will start registration of all pesticides imported into the Cook Islands by both commercial and non-commercial entities.
Government's ecological report challenged
Tuesday 8 December 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Environment, National
Community water lobby group Te Vai Ora Maori is questioning key findings from a government funded ecological report after a six-day field study was conducted in January. Community water lobby group Te Vai Ora Maori is questioning key findings from a government funded ecological report after a six-day field study was conducted in January.
OPINION: Moving past the ‘fractious politics’ of the PACER Plus talks
Tuesday 8 December 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion
The regional free trade agreement, PACER Plus, will come into force on December 13. In the third and final piece of a three-article series, Wesley Morgan calls for nations like Australia to cement the long-term relationship with its Pacific family and build a more integrated regional economy.
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