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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.
Raro fisherman reels in 63.5kg Opah on a handline
Local fisherman Jason Tuara has done it again, reeling in an impressive 63.5-kilogram Opah fish (moonfish) using the “poito” (handline) bottom fishing method.
MV Grinna ‘settles in’
Taio Shipping’s MV Grinna II that ran aground on Manihiki’s reef late last month is now tied down to the reef with diesel removed.
Travel market to Cook Islands heats up
The Cook Islands tourism industry is set to receive a major boost from Jetstar’s announcement that it is resuming its Auckland to Rarotonga direct flights from June 1, 2022 (Cook Islands time).
Health resources stretched, staff working 12-hour days
Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health staff are working 12-hour days and calling in Pa Enua personnel for support as resources are stretched.
Isis hostage Louisa Akavi’s ordeal heard in US court
Terrified Kiwi nurse Louisa Akavi, a Cook Islander, was comforted by a fellow hostage after being taken captive in Syria by Isis, a US court has heard.
Shortage of manpower amid rising Covid cases
As Covid progresses with more people becoming infected, one of the challenges the Murienua Puna Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) is faced with is the ‘shortage of manpower’.
Arutanga project ‘brings new life to harbour basin’
Within six months from the commencement of the dredging component of the Arutanga Harbour Project in Aitutaki, locals are already beginning to reap some of the benefits, Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC) said in a statement.
In brief: Court news
Lucas Kamana appeared in court after failing to make an appearance on Wednesday last week.
Air NZ adds more flights
Air New Zealand has confirmed additional flights from next week in anticipation of tourism boom in the coming months.
Be proud of te reo Maori
Ngatamaine Teaka began speaking Cook Islands Maori from a very young age, she is comfortable conversing in the language and encourages other kids to “learn your Maori language and be proud of it”.
Businesses reduce services as Covid numbers increase
Hospitality and food providers in the Cook Islands are struggling with the spread of Covid-19, with many shutting doors or drastically reducing their services.
Easing Covid restrictions
Government has started issuing Essential Worker Pass and Post Covid Freedom Pass in a bid to take pressure off the local workforce.
Household contacts to take charge of Covid healthcare
Household contacts of Covid-19 cases are being asked by the Government to take more ownership of their own Covid-related healthcare as the island nation’s hospitalisation rate for the virus remains at zero.
Ministry of health apologises for April Fools’ joke
Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health has apologised to the Cook Islands News and its readers after a senior health staff made misleading comments about cats on Aitutaki getting tested for Covid-19.
BTIB appoints new chairperson
The Business Trade Investment Board (BTIB) has appointed existing board member Eirangi Marsters Insimo as the board’s new chairperson.
Gibraltar teen wants your unused licence plates
A student living in Gibraltar is hoping to add a few more licence plates to his worldly collection and is seeking some from the Cook Islands.
No grace period for vehicle registration
Police and Bank of Cook Islands (BCI) are not allowing a ‘grace period’ for vehicle registrations as they acknowledge there is a ‘bottleneck’ of people doing it at the last minute.
In brief: Court news
Asaeli Ngahe appeared before Justice of the Peace Georgina Williams on a charge of driving while disqualified.
Titikaveka Puna overwhelmed by surging Covid-19 cases
From the 79 Covid RAT tests conducted yesterday at the Titikaveka Puna Emergency Operations Centre (EOC), 17 returned a positive result bringing the total number of those who have tested positive so far to 123.
New Empire Bridge opens to traffic
The new Empire Bridge is now complete and has opened nearly a month ahead of schedule.
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