Friday 1 May 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
There will be no punitive approach for companies belatedly seeking help, after previously failing to pay super contributions.
Friday 1 May 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Touch Rugby
Gyms have reopened, golf, sailing and cycling are back on-track, and there are hopes the big team sports can resume playing again soon.
Friday 1 May 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
Fresh warnings have been issued to employers and employees who continue to abuse the wage subsidy paid by the government.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Monday 27 April 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
The first cohort of 130 Cook Islands residents have settled in comfortably at their quarantine facility in Auckland.
Friday 24 April 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Weekend
Sarah Marsters comes from a family with a big history. She has spent her life with people with strong personalities like her famous first husband Tom Neale – but the 96-year-old from an island of just 35 people has never been overshadowed.
Friday 24 April 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Golden Oldies enter managed isolation at Holiday Inn, ‘comfortable and enjoying the wifi’.
Friday 24 April 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Even businesses who do not qualify for government’s wage subsidy or grants are advised to register with the responsible agencies, in case they need to claim assistance in the future.
Friday 24 April 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
Complaints of resorts using workers as free labour prompts warning of enforcement action if anyone rips off wage subsidy.
Thursday 23 April 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Weekend
Cook Islands’ best-known cash collector isn’t Revenue Management Division. The honour goes to a restaurateur in Arorangi – and now, he’s offering one of his Cook Islands $3 notes to the widow of the man who designed them.
Thursday 23 April 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
Travellers to the Pa Enua will undergo dengue checks at the Rarotonga airport.
Thursday 23 April 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Returning Cook Islands residents will undergo 28 more days controlled lockdown in hotels in Auckland and Rarotonga before being allowed to return to family.
Wednesday 22 April 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
Local workers dealing with the incoming cargo vessels are in zero physical contact with the visiting crew, confirmed the Ministry of Transport.
Wednesday 22 April 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime
Opposition MPs Selina Napa and Agnes Armstrong are the latest politicians taking pay cuts to help their constituencies during the coronavirus crisis.
Wednesday 22 April 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Cook Islanders will not get a public holiday on Monday in lieu of Anzac Day, unlike their family members in New Zealand.
Tuesday 21 April 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Football
A regional football tournament to be held on Rarotonga is now cancelled.
Tuesday 21 April 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
Customs Service sends home 55 per cent of its officers despite government commitment to protecting public servants’ jobs.