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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.
Tourism yield versus numbers
Cook Islands needs to focus both on returning to previous traveller numbers and increasing yield, says Tourism Minister Patrick Arioka.
Minimum wage rises to $8.50
Minimum wage in the Cook Islands is set to increase by 50 cents to $8.50 per hour from July 1, 2022.
Police confirm investigation into alleged Covid-19 breach
An alleged Covid-19 breach involving a positive case who boarded an Aitutaki bound plane in Rarotonga is in the hands of police.
Conservation group considers ‘necessary’ biodiversity regulations
An informal group with a primary objective to provide environmental advice to the National Environment Service is now considering regulations ‘necessary for the protection of biodiversity in the Cook Islands’.
Partnership to preserve and enhance marine space
A new partnership between the Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) and Cook Islands Tourism is set to preserve and enhance lagoon and marine space.
Indonesia Ambassador makes history as first to visit Cook Islands
The Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia for the Cook Islands has made history as the first to visit the country.
Drunk, careless drivers fined and disqualified
Several people were sentenced for careless driving and driving with excess blood alcohol in the Criminal Court in Avarua on Thursday.
Masks come off in Raro
The legal requirement to wear masks has now been officially lifted in Rarotonga, with Prime Minister Mark Brown urging businesses to relax their restrictions.
Young swimmers prepare for NZ event
Swimming enthusiasts, from left, Rebecca Tangiataua, Itirangi Pennycook, Taunga Miller and Esther Miller are looking forward to participating in the New Zealand Secondary Schools Swimming Competition which will be held on July 31.
CIIC addresses market vendors
A Punanga Nui Market vendor meeting was held to clarify “misinformation or misunderstandings” in relation to future market plans, says Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC).
Price at the pump is set to bite
Pressures on the supply of oil and the situation in the Ukraine will likely lead to increased pain at the pump later this month, according to the Price Tribunal.
Matutu, the new Teava Mataiapo
A pe’e led by Turori (Matutu’s son), chanted by the family tribe and accompanied by drums, led the entourage of warriors, taunga and Mataiapo (a hereditary chiefly title) to the marae during yesterday’s investiture ceremony at the Ko Oro Vena marae in Arai-Te -Tonga.
Restaurant demolished at weekend
A landmark building that has been home to numerous restaurants over the years was torn down over the weekend.
Worker delays hit businesses
The first of the new Fijian workers are arriving in the Cook Islands thanks to Air New Zealand’s Fiji Labour Movement Airfare Support scheme, but some businesses are reporting delays in getting them processed.
Morning tea for World Mosquito Program
The Australian High Commission threw a morning tea to celebrate the work the World Mosquito Program has done in conjunction with Te Marae Ora.
Worker ‘exodus’ causes problems
A Rarotongan businessman is claiming that New Zealand recruitment firms are targeting immigrant workers in the Cook Islands.
Watching the jet land becoming popular again
Before Covid-19 brought Rarotonga’s tourism industry to its knees, one of the most popular forms of entertainment for visitors was watching jets land from the lagoon side of the airport runway.
Biting pig’s ear marks Teava Mataiapo succession
Teava Mataiapo George Matutu bites the ear of a large cooked pig to mark his succession as the new Teava Mataiapo.
Covid-19 stats better than NZ’s
Cook Islands Covid-19 deaths and hospitalisations are significantly better than New Zealand, epidemiologist Dr Michael Baker says the biggest factor for the difference likely comes down measurement.
No sign of movement for grounded Grinna
There’s no indication of when Taio Shipping’s MV Grinna II will be removed from Manhiki’s reef.
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