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A gust of laughter: Cook Islands Met Service uses humour to brighten up forecasts
The Cook Islands Meteorological Service has been adding a dash of humour to its weather updates on Facebook, and the strategy is paying off.
Cool waters and fast movement cause ex-TC Pita to weaken, says Vaiimene
As the Cook Islands weathered what was initially anticipated to be a more severe storm, Tropical Cyclone Pita, formerly a Category 1 storm, unexpectedly downgraded and spared the islands from major impacts.
Suspended sentence for assaulting partner
An expatriate worker who grabbed his partner by the neck in an assault has received a 12-month suspended sentence.
Man gets a month prison sentence for multiple theft
A 21-year-old facing various charges has been sentenced to one month’s prison and 12 months’ probation and told he needs to stay on the straight and narrow if he’s to avoid stricter sentences in the future.
‘Chilled and peeled’ taro ready for export
For the first time, “chilled and peeled” taro will be exported via airfreight from Rarotonga to New Zealand today.
Northern Group receives training on rule of law
The Ministry of Justice last week conducted a three-day training workshop in the Northern Group on the islands of Pukapuka, Manihiki, and Penrhyn.
There’s no drive for farmers to plant and export, says Heather
Agriculture – one of the biggest economic drivers of yesteryear – has failed the people of Cook Islands, says Opposition deputy leader William Heather.
PR rights raised in Parliament
Leader of the Opposition Tina Browne says the Government should re-look at the country’s permanent residency (PR) rules that according to the Friends of Fiji president are discriminatory.
Man fined $1000 for breaching Covid rule
A Cook Islands man has been fined $1000 for breaching Covid-19 rules after he took a flight to Aitutaki almost immediately after he tested positive at the Rarotonga airport.
Opposition proposes $12 minimum wage
The Opposition has vowed to increase minimum wage to $12 an hour and the Old Age Pension by $300 a month if elected into government this year, says leader.
Police start crackdown on speeding drivers
Police have stepped up their crackdown on motorists driving at high speed in the Reduced Speed Zone in Rarotonga.
China foreign minister scheduled to talk with PM during eight nations Pacific tour
Prime Minister Mark Brown will talk with China foreign minister Wang Yi this week but has not given specific details of what they will discuss.
More for the Pa Enua : Budget
The Opposition’s deputy leader wants to see more money invested into the Pa Enua, which he says will result in a financial return.
Damage to new harbour tug boat
Exactly a month to the day of its arrival to the Cook Islands on April 3, the new Tiu Te Matangi tug boat has sustained damage to its starboard bow while parked at the Patrol Boat berth earlier this month.
Cook Islands gets glittering ten dollar coin
Using smart minting technology, “glittering breath taking”, $10 silver coins on behalf of the Cook Islands, “that replicates the amazing beauty of some of the world’s sought-after gems” have been issued.
Covid numbers continue to drop
Covid-19 daily numbers have dropped significantly in Rarotonga and Aitutaki, leading Prime Minister Mark Brown to declare the pandemic all but over in those islands.
Covid-19 still the biggest financial risk
Covid-19 remains the Cook Island’s biggest financial risk as the Government continues pouring money into the nation’s health response.
‘Mystery’ boulders to be excavated from Avatiu Harbour
A number of boulders found in Avatiu Harbour have posed a risk to the docking of the new police patrol boat Te Kukupa II, which is expected to arrive in Rarotonga in July.
Work to start on landfill solution by March 2023
Work on a solution to Rarotonga’s landfill which according to one Opposition MP spills rubbish is set to begin in March 2023.
Pa Enua connectivity set to improve with $1m spend
A $950,000 plan to better connect Government services in the Pa Enua has been hailed as one of the key features of the Budget by the Cook Islands’ Competition and Regulatory Authority chair Bernard Hill.
Economic heart ‘starting to beat stronger and faster’
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown has used his Budget speech to champion the country’s Covid-19 response.
Student leaders ready to deliver
Year 8 students Phillip Teaea and Ashley George were announced Apii Nikao’s head boy and head girl, respectively, at the school’s delayed prefect investiture ceremony last week.
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