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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.
Wandering dogs out of control
Authorities are ‘putting out fires’ dealing with roaming dogs on Rarotonga.
Light it up blue for autism
Rarotonga residents are being asked to “light it up blue” tomorrow in honour of World Autism Awareness Day.
Covid-19 outbreak looms for Aitutaki
With a total of 28 Covid-19 cases of which 16 are active, Te Marae Ora prepares for a ‘more significant outbreak’ in Aitutaki in the coming days.
Imanuela Akatemia promotes healthy eating habits
Imanuela Akatemia students devoured juicy, appetising fruit in celebration of the World Health Day that was held in Rarotonga yesterday.
Frustration over boat trips
Rakahanga residents are frustrated they have to make a ‘risky’ boat trip to Manihiki for their Covid-19 booster shot instead of health officials going to their island to provide additional protection against the virus.
Free health checks available
Screening sessions for non-communicable diseases will be held today as part of World Health Day.
Cooks ranked 192nd most expensive country in the world for broadband
Cook Islands is ranked the 192nd most expensive country out of 222 for the price of broadband internet, however, Competition and Regulatory Authority (CRA) chairman Bernard Hill says it’s not really a big deal.
Accountancy skills workshopped
The Business Trade and Investment Board (BITB) of the Cook Islands has helped some small to medium businesses learn some much-needed accountancy skills.
Changes to public health assistance
Te Marae Ora public health team members have not escaped Covid-19 infections and as a result a number are currently isolating.
Rakahanga stranded left disappointed
Rakahanga stranded are missing out on work, being with family and study after their ride - Tiao Shipping’s MV Grinna II - ran aground on Manihiki’s reef.
Mitiaro’s Akaoki’anga Kaka event
One hundred and forty woven kikau baskets filled with harvested crops like puraka (yam), taro, tinned meat, chicken and fish was shared out to the community of Mitiaro/Nukuroa on Sunday in celebration of the islands annual Akaoki’anga Kaka (Returning the glory) event.
Brakes on face-to-face learning as Covid spreads through schools
As Covid-19 makes its way through the community, several schools are having to stop face-to-face learning to protect both staff and students.
New high Covid-19 case count: TMO staff ‘being really pushed’
Cook Islands has recorded its busiest day for Covid-19 with 189 cases recorded on Monday.
Police leadership undergoes changes
Cook Islands Police leadership bid a warm welcome back to Rarotonga for Glyn Rowland from the Pacific Islands Chiefs of Police (PICP) Secretariat in Wellington.
Volunteers giving service to the community
Red Cross volunteer Mii Estall or ‘Aunty Mii’ became emotional thinking of the large families who are affected by Covid-19 in isolation and struggling to make ends meet and feed their families.
Motorist refuses to co-operate with police
A motorist is due in court on Thursday after refusing to give a statement and undergo an alcohol screening test following a crash on Rarotonga over the weekend.
‘Be informed, be prepared’
Over 600 positive cases of Covid-19 have been recorded with the Tupapa Maraerenga Puna Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) who are also responsible for monitoring the village of Takuvaine through to Karekare in Upper Tupapa.
Vavia invited to attend Our Oceans Conference in Palau
Mitiaro marine biologist Antony Vavia has been selected from around 490 applicants across 110 countries to attend the Our Oceans Conference hosted in Palau on April 13 and 14.
Red Cross delivers over 850 government funded welfare packages
Close to 900 welfare packages have been delivered to isolating and quarantining families since the Covid-19 pandemic began.
Health ministry wary of influenza cases
Health authorities are preparing for a likely spike in influenza cases not long after Covid-19 numbers peak.
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