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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.
Grieving from a distance
A Rarotonga family in quarantine after contracting Covid-19 last week was unable to give a proper farewell to their fallen wife, mother and grandmother.
35 cases from more than 4000 tests: PM
Eleven more Covid-19 community cases were detected in Rarotonga yesterday bringing the total to 95.
Drink driving accused changes plea on advice of JP
A man facing charges of reckless and drink driving has reversed his guilty plea on the advice of a Justice of the Peace.
MOU seals agreement to co-manage sporting facilities
The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed between the Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC) and the Cook Islands Sport and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) last year, agreeing to co-manage the National Stadium and Sports Arena is now in operation.
Infringement notices ‘bizarre’
Prime Minister and Police Minister Mark Brown has weighed in on the handling of minor traffic infringement notices, labelling the process “bizarre”.
In brief: Court news
Edwin Singh pleaded guilty to careless driving on Friday last week after the charge was reduced from careless driving causing injury.
Covid cases up to 84, close contact quarantine ends
As of yesterday, close Covid-19 contacts are no longer required to spend seven days in self-quarantine.
Further border opening will be in line with NZ, says PM
Cook Islands is planning to open its border to the rest of the world and ‘get back into business as soon as possible’ regardless of Omicron.
Te Kukupa farewelled one last time
Rapid antigen tests, a Bible reading from Exodus, and a brief promotion ceremony were the order of the day as police patrol boat, Te Kukupa pushed out from its Avatiu mooring for the last time.
Inconsistent advice leaves Raro resident exasperated
A Rarotonga man, who is a close contact of a Covid-19 positive case, says inconsistent information from Te Marae Ora health ministry staff has left him feeling exasperated.
Facebook scam promotes online Cook Islands driver licence sales
An online scam claims people can get a Cook Islands driver licence without sitting a test.
Dangerous driver avoids loss of licence for ‘wheel stands’
A 22-year-old man has escaped losing his driver licence following a conviction for dangerous driving.
A piece of trash a day could change the world
In half of an hour, 410 pieces of carelessly discarded trash was collected along the main road and sea side area at Avatiu’s western harbour.
Pa Enua travel except Aitutaki remains closed
Passenger travel to Aitutaki remains open while the rest of the Pa Enua (Outer Islands) will stay suspended until midnight Sunday.
Covid-19 ‘stocktake’: PM Brown explains reason behind mass testing
Cook Islands should have an accurate idea of how many positive cases are lying undetected in the community today following yesterday’s mass testing.
Man pleads guilty to assault and carrying offensive weapon charges
A man has entered guilty pleas to carrying an offensive weapon and three counts of male assaults female in the High Court at Avarua.
Prefects – a voice for all students
For the first time, the Tereora College ‘Student Leaders Investiture’ was held without the huge presence of the school students, families, friends and the towers of abundant of scented ei that usually adorn the prefects.
Jetstar halts Raro flights for three months
Jetstar has cancelled all flights on its trans-Tasman and Rarotonga routes for the next three months.
Food parcels for homes affected by Covid-19
Since the first positive Covid-19 case was announced in February, more than 25 food parcels have been packed and distributed to affected residential households on Rarotonga.
Secretary of Health asks everyone to get tested
Secretary of Health Bob Williams has called on everyone in Rarotonga to get tested as Covid-19 numbers climb by 11 bringing the total number of cases to 53.
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