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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.
Record daily total of Covid-19 cases
Cook Islands has experienced its single-highest day of Covid-19 cases, as the pandemic makes its way through the island nation.
Bread price hike expected due to pressure on global wheat supply
Consumers could face major increases to the price of bread, as bakeries deal with the flow-on effects of supply chain issues from Covid-19 and Russia’s conflict with Ukraine.
Cooks to reopen to Australia
Cook Islands will reopen to Australia on April 12 and will open to the rest of the world on May 1 which is in line with New Zealand.
Aggravated robbery jury trial gets underway
The jury trial of a man charged with aggravated robbery began in Rarotonga on Monday.
Eight out of ten deaths are due to NCDs: TMO
As the nation grapples with stubbornly high rates of heart attacks and strokes, Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health has launched a campaign to prevent non-communicable diseases.
Local researchers gain technical diving certifications
Four local scientific divers and dive instructors earlier this month completed their Technical Diving International (TDI) Decompression Procedures course conducted by Adventure Cook Islands.
Covid contact ‘unavoidable’
A leading public health expert says everyone within Rarotonga should expect to come into contact with Covid-19, as the Government decides to ditch naming locations of interest.
Lego Masters programme gives voice to children with autism
Autism Cook Islands’ Lego Masters is part of the organisation’s Play Therapy programme designed to help build social communication skills in children with autism.
Pain at the pump in two months’ time
Cook Islanders will get a two-month break before they start feeling the record-high fuel prices that are shocking the world.
Police target stray and roaming dogs
Police are to target stray dogs after Rarotonga resident George George went public with his story of the family cat being mauled to death last week.
Search called off for missing fishermen
Police stood down the official search for two men who have been missing for well over a week and have referred the matter to the coroner.
Cook Islands flagged superyacht belonging to Russian oligarch ‘sanctioned’
Maritime Cook Islands has confirmed a Cook Islands-registered yacht linked to a Russian oligarch has been sanctioned by the Treasury of the United States.
Search continues for missing fishermen
More than a week after two Rarotonga fishermen disappeared while on a fishing trip, search continues with no luck.
58 new Covid cases detected
Aitutaki now has three cases of Covid-19, after first detecting the virus a week ago.
Fuel prices set to rise
The Cook Islands will see prices increase particularly at the pump as the war continues to rage in Ukraine.
Serious concerns for missing fishermen
The search for two missing fishermen appears to be fruitless, close to a week after they went missing,
Ready to take on leadership challenge
Earlier this week Apii Mauke held its investiture ceremony for six of its senior leaders.
Owner calls for action after ‘Stray dogs’ maul pet cat
The ongoing problem of stray dog packs mauling livestock has resurfaced again, in this instance a well-loved pet cat named ‘Georgie’ was mauled to death earlier this week.
Covid hospitalisation ‘inevitable’
A leading Covid-19 expert says it is ‘inevitable’ that the Cook Islands will experience some hospitalisations from the virus, as the virus makes its way through the community.
Murienua Puna installs PCR Covid testing station
A new PCR Covid-19 testing station, provided by the Murienua Puna, is being established at Kavera Meeting House in an effort to help with increased demand in the community.
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