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Omicron threat: Govt keeping close eye on new Covid variant

Tuesday 21 December 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Health, National

Cook Islands is keeping a close watch on developments around the new Covid-19 variant after New Zealand implemented a ‘suite of precautionary measures’ including delaying their border reopening plans in a bid to bolster their defences against Omicron.

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Cook Island cops ramp up patrols

Tuesday 21 December 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National

Alcohol consumption is at the top of the Christmas concern list for police as patrols ramp up over the festive season.


The balancing act before Christmas

Saturday 18 December 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National

It’s a balancing act for many in the lead up to Christmas as the past 12 months has presented obvious challenges for the Cook Islands.

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Atiu tourist operator calls out Government on Pa Enua policy

Saturday 18 December 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in National, Outer Islands

An Atiu tourist operator is ‘totally dismayed by the inequality’ in government’s decision to create two travel bubbles as the nation prepares for reopening.

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New framework in place for January 13 reopening

Friday 17 December 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National

Cook Islands Government has set out a new Covid-19 Safety Framework for those entering the country in an effort to provide another blanket of protection.

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Police record drop in reported crime

Friday 17 December 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National

Reported crime in Rarotonga has dropped significantly in 2021, say police.


$885k allocated for infrastructure works on Mangaia

Thursday 16 December 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in National, Outer Islands

Taxpayers will fund the Mangaia Works Programme to the tune of $885,000 over two years as extensive infrastructure works get underway.

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May deadline for Empire bridge

Thursday 16 December 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National

Construction of the replacement Empire Bridge costing Cook Islands taxpayers $5 million is on track to be completed by May.

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Raro cops to step up helmet enforcement

Tuesday 14 December 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National

Rarotonga cops are stepping up motorcycle helmet enforcement as the island heads in to the silly season.


Cooks to borrow $80m for economic recovery

Tuesday 14 December 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National

An $80 million loan will prop up the national economy just weeks after New Zealand delivered a $60 million aid package for ‘Covid-19 economic support and recovery’.

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Vaxed or unvaxed that is the question

Saturday 11 December 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Health, National

Government agencies and ministries have been told to have a Covid-19 policy in place for staff and clients while health and safety officers are to be mandated in an effort to undertake responsibilities on behalf of the agency, ministry or business they represent.

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In brief: Court News

Saturday 11 December 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National

A man has been fined and banned from driving with another man convicted of willful damage.


Mandatory vaccination on the cards for employees

Friday 10 December 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National

Mandatory vaccination will be implemented by at least one state owned enterprise and the leading private enterprise, while another supermarket has no intention of enforcing dismissal of the unvaccinated, unless government legislates it.

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MP's take offence at United Party leader’s comments

Thursday 9 December 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in National, Politics

Two Cook Islands politicians have taken exception to comments they say were made by United Party leader Teariki Heather on talkback radio, claiming he has reached a new low.

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Probation breach brings praise for work ethic

Thursday 9 December 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National

Solomone Taufahema breached the conditions of his probationary licence when he consumed alcohol.


Two people questioned over alleged breach of Covid Act

Thursday 9 December 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National

Two people have been questioned by police following an alleged breach of the Covid-19 Act.

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No jab, no church

Tuesday 7 December 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National

Four unvaccinated members of the Cook Islands Christian Church have been told to stay away from services as new recommendations have been laid out by Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health.

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Court seeks clarity in domestic violence cases

Monday 6 December 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National

A Justice of the Peace is to seek clarification on assault on female cases following appearances by two defendants in the Criminal Court in Avarua on Thursday.


Outer Islands travel disrupted as nation prepares for new arrivals

Saturday 4 December 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National

International travel to the outer islands will be disrupted as a result of the Covid-19 positive case detected in managed isolation at the Edgewater Resort.


Fijians recruited as police struggle with resources

Saturday 4 December 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in

Police have recruited non-Cook Islanders for the first time as they struggle with resources.

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