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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.
Visitor left injured after dog attack
A Kiwi visitor to Rarotonga says it’s only a matter of time before someone is seriously injured or killed following a dog attack which left him bitten, grazed and bruised.
The challenging tourism dollar
People visiting the Cook Islands are coming in fewer numbers, but are staying longer and spending more, says a tourism expert.
Putting best foot forward
The inaugural sport shoe drive launched by the Cook Islands Sports National and Olympic Committee (CISNOC) last month is gaining momentum.
Rebuild and reimagine our country as true home for Cook Islanders: Pa Ariki
A paramount chief is saddened by the continued departure of Cook Islanders choosing to relocate to New Zealand and Australia since the start of the global Covid-19 pandemic.
Person arrested for breaching Covid-19 law on quarantine
Police have responded to three complaints over the weekend concerning breach of the Covid-19 law on quarantine.
Covid-19 related death
An elderly Rarotonga man with Covid-19 passed away over the weekend but Te Marae Ora health ministry spokesperson says ‘indications are that the virus was not the cause of death’.
Takitumu Conservation Area showing signs of recovery
Work on the Takitumu Conservation Area, which was damaged during the January storms, is well underway according to its volunteers.
Apii Niua reinstates prefect scheme
Pukapuka’s Niua School has reinstated their Prefect Programme after a lapse of 15 years.
Eye-catching mural turns heads
The bright eye-catching Marae Moana mural at the Nikao Seawall keeps turning heads.
New vaccines for newborns
Two new vaccinations for children two years and under will be introduced and rolled out next month on April 7.
New plans to be made for Grinna
After failed attempts to remove Taio Shipping vessel, the Grinna off Manihiki’s reef, the Secretary of Transport says a new plan needs to be made.
Teachers under pressure as Covid-19 hits Raro schools
Cook Islands school teachers have felt the brunt of Covid-19 as growing number of staff and students contract the virus.
Covid restrictions set to ease
As Covid-19 makes its way through the Cook Islands, the Government has announced it will be relaxing some of its restrictions.
Biosecurity workshop discusses trade risks
Swine fever, beetles, worms and giant snails were topics of discussion at the Export and Import Biosecurity Measures Workshop held at the Crown Beach Resort on Wednesday.
Cook Islands Voyaging Society sets new course
Makea George Karika Ariki is the new patron of the Cook Islands Voyaging Society Inc. This was confirmed at the organisation’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) that was held on Tuesday night.
Empire cinema closed
Empire Cinema has been closed since Monday after a third of their staff was put into isolation because of Covid-19.
Additional charges
Suspended Deputy Prime Minister Robert Tapaitau and former secretary of Infrastructure Cook Islands Diane Charlie-Puna face additional charges as a date for their trial looms.
Health workers ‘under pressure’
Cook Islands hospital workers are under pressure due to the increasing number of staff affected by Covid-19.
New Solicitor General overwhelmed by warm welcome
Cook Islands has welcomed a new Solicitor General and he comes with an impressive CV.
Te Kukupa crew settle in to new training regime
Te Kukupa crew members have settled into their new training regime in Perth a month after they sailed from the Cook Islands.
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