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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.
College staff and students donate to house fire victims
The Titikaveka College prefect induction ceremony was marked with a special donation of funds to a family who lost all their possessions in a fire that destroyed their home earlier this month.
Covid-19 welfare packages set to increase with cases
The number of welfare packages delivered to isolating families and individuals is expected to spike over the next week, as Covid-19 numbers increase.
Direct flights to Australia ‘not to start immediately’
Prime Minister Mark Brown says direct flights would not start straight away when the Cook Islands border reopens to Australia on April 11.
Pa Enua borders to reopen
The Pa Enua borders remain closed until the end of the month to contain the spread of Covid-19 to just Rarotonga and Aitutaki, however, a local resort owner is disappointed with the call.
Kiwi visitors use isolation time to help out SPCA
A group of Kiwi visitors stranded on Rarotonga because of Covid-19 are using their isolation time to help others.
Application for costs hearing goes ahead in long running case involving PM
An application for costs hearing involving Prime Minister Mark Brown, former prime minister Henry Puna, Teokotai Noo George and Paul Allsworth got underway at the High Court in Avarua on Monday.
Students honour World Down Syndrome Day
Nukutere College yesterday held a mufti day in support of the World Down Syndrome Day.
Arorangi Prison inmates and staff members test positive for Omicron
Several prisoners at Arorangi Prison and staff members have tested positive for Omicron, Prime Minister Mark Brown announced last night.
‘Hundreds of transactions’ involved in police fraud case
Three people accused of stealing from the police will have their day in court in June.
Bailed denied
A man facing multiple drug dealing charges has been denied bail despite pleas from his lawyer that he faces a lengthy wait for a trial.
Departure cards re-introduced
Government is hoping the reintroduction of departure cards will help in responding to depopulation and labour force loss exacerbated by Covid impact.
Staycation to stay afloat
Two of Rarotonga’s largest resorts have extended staycation deals as the sector struggles with mounting costs.
Covid-19 cases cross 700-mark
The total number of Covid-19 cases in the Cook Islands have crossed the 700-mark.
Two-year probation for indecent assault
A man who indecently assaulted his relative has been told he has little motivation to take responsibility for his actions.
‘Rest in peace’
The family of the two missing fishermen, Toru Ariki Miri and Tekou Enua Tipene, held a special farewell service at Rutaki Beach over the weekend.
Term one swimming lessons underway
Apii Te Uki Ou, Nikao, Takitimu, Papaaroa and Rutaki are taking part in swimming lessons this school term.
Home at last for elderlies
The Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC), in conjunction with the Ministry of Internal Affairs (INTAFF), held the official opening of the new Are Pa Metua building at the Punanga Nui Market yesterday.
Plea for wage subsidy extension from ‘desperate’ tourism sector
Cook Islands businesses are pleading with the Government to continue with the wage subsidy scheme beyond the end of March, with one business saying to end it now would ‘cut them off at the knees’.
Government plans to free up essential workers in isolation
Household contacts may be able to work in the future by taking daily Rapid Antigen Tests (RAT) prior to going to work, says Prime Minister Mark Brown.
Mangaia’s first twins born in 20 years
A Mangaian mother gave birth to twin baby girls last Saturday, March 12 – the first twins born on the island in over 20 years.
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