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National
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.
Isolation income support system issues smoothed out
The new isolation and income support system is up and running says Ministry of Finance and Economic Management (MFEM) macroeconomist Tristan Metcalfe.
‘Personal responsibility’ urged in fight against NCDs
Te Marae Ora is being called on to do more about addressing the country’s high rate of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD) and obesity among the young people, but the secretary of health warns that TMO is the ‘ambulance at the bottom of the cliff’. Matthew Littlewood reports
Penryhn to receive $1.5 million dollar medical centre
Construction of the new Tetautua Medical Centre in Tongareva/Penrhyn is set to commence next month.
Talking and teaching taxes
Cook Islands Business Trade and Investment Board (BTIB) helped sole traders conquer their fear of taxes by giving them the knowledge to comply.
Prime Minister ‘impressed’ with Youth Parliament
Prime Minister Mark Brown was “very impressed” at the topical issues raised, questioned and answered during the Youth Parliament 2022 mock parliament sitting held at Parliament House on Thursday.
Tourist numbers gradually rising
Cook Islands tourism numbers slowly increased by just over 400 in March compared to February.
Rapist receives nine-year prison sentence for ‘repeated and humiliating’ assaults
A 55-year-old man has been jailed for nine years after being found guilty of a series of rapes and assaults on a then-14-year-old girl.
Local raises almost $3K for Raro’s horses
An online fundraiser launched for Rarotonga’s last two remaining horses has raised almost three thousand dollars.
National Environment Service rolls out online survey
National Environment Service (NES) has launched its first survey a precursor to its upcoming public awareness overhaul in July.
‘Building awareness in our community’
A mixture of parents, teachers, and teacher aides have turned out for a meeting held by the recently formed Cook Islands Dyslexia Society at the Celebration Church in Nikao.
Covid-19 reaches Atiu with three cases recorded
Covid-19 continues to make its way through the Pa Enua (outer islands), with Atiu recording its first three cases.
Creative Centre receives helping hand with facility development
Construction of a much needed driveway and soak pit funded by the Australian High Commission at the Creative Centre is underway.
Penrhyn local reels in 24kg Wrasse fish
A 24kg Napolean wrasse fish was hooked in Penrhyn this week by Teika Faira and his daughter Tanepoe Ngarima Faira - enough fish to feed their family for some weeks.
Businesses eagerly await the arrival of Fijian staff
Cook Islands businesses are hanging out for an initiative which will bring more Fijian workers into the island, with the first flight of workers to arrive in the country this weekend.
Swimmers brave swells and coconuts in dash for Boiler
Rarotonga comes alive with the massive Cook Islands Triathlon this weekend.
Aitutaki’s isolation approach delivers results
Rarotonga and Aitutaki’s Covid-19 case numbers continue to decline, with officials in Aitutaki hopeful that the peak is almost over.
Empowering our youth
The Cook Islands Youth Parliament sitting today will debate the controversial Crimes Bill 2019 that effectively criminalises homosexuality in the country.
Support and inclusion for Autism Cook Islands
Autism Cook Islands (ACI) has visited a team of firefighters at the Rarotonga Fire and Aviation Rescue centre as part of Autism Month events.
NES to provide update on Sheraton complaint
National Environment Service (NES) evaluated the abandoned Sheraton Hotel site on Wednesday after an anonymous complaint was made on Tuesday.
Creative Centre makes ‘Amazing Race’ pit stop
Members of the Creative Centre have participated in their own Amazing Race.
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