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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.
Cannabis accused bailed to Aitutaki
An Aitutaki man facing drugs charges has been released from custody so he can return to the island.
Businesses concerned for livelihood
As the wage subsidy scheme draws to a close this month in Rarotonga and Aitutaki, business owners get concerned for their livelihood.
Rape accused remains on Mangaia as Crown looks to oppose bail
A man facing a raft of indecency charges involving a child remains on Mangaia as the Crown seeks to resolve the matter.
IT system changes behind isolation income support delays: Metcalfe
The delay in getting Government’s isolation income support operational has been attributed to IT system changes.
Raro fuel prices drop, Aitutaki’s up by 25c a litre
The new maximum retail fuel prices have made petrol on Rarotonga cheaper but more expensive for people on Aitutaki.
Government drops costly pre-departure test
Visitors travelling to the Cook Islands will no longer need to undertake the expensive Covid-19 PCR pre-departure tests costing $250 each.
Covid cases cross 600-mark with 580 close contacts in quarantine
There have now been more than 600 recorded cases of Covid-19 in the Cook Islands.
Celebrating St Patrick’s Day
A number of local residents turned out to celebrate St Patrick’s Day this year down at the Returned Serviceman Association (RSA).
‘Debate about current laws play no part in sentencing’
A father of three has been jailed for nine months after being found with eight cannabis plants.
Nikao seawall takes shape
The team behind a massive sea wall mural in Rarotonga hope it will be complete within the next few months.
Tourist arrivals drop in February due to Covid-19
Visitor numbers in the Cook Islands dropped in February by 466 people compared to arrivals in January when the quarantine free travel with New Zealand resumed.
Autism Cook Islands gears up for awareness month
Autism Cook Islands will celebrate autism awareness next month with the fourth annual blue day on April 8 along with other activities.
Community urged to get tested as Covid numbers down
The number of Covid-19 cases in the Cook Islands has now passed 500, but public health experts are expecting many more to come.
Teething problems with isolation income support
The delay in getting Government’s isolation income support operational can affect smaller businesses in the community, especially those who have to ‘close shop’ completely due to Covid-19 related isolation needs.
Government to consider relaxing Covid-19 isolating rules for essential workers
Relaxation of Covid-19 isolating rules for essential workers in the Cook Islands could be coming shortly.
Man found not guilty in aggravated robbery case
A man charged with aggravated robbery has been found not guilty following a three-day jury trial.
‘With sincere love and Jesus you go’
Diocesan Bishop Tutai and Mother Patricia Ann Pere, who is also known as Mama Pere, have fare-welled two of their beloved missionary warriors this week.
Increase in crashes attributed to return of tourism
Motor vehicle crashes on Rarotonga have jumped significantly in the past 12 months with the return of tourism being tagged as the contributing factor.
Home learning for senior students
Tereora College senior students have moved to home-based learning because too many school staff are in isolation.
Crown witnesses give evidence on second day of jury trial
Crown and defence presented the last witnesses at the jury trial of a man accused of being the getaway driver in the 2021 aggravated robbery of the Woo Store.
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