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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.
Covid-19 and the financial cost to the Cook Islands
Cook Islands’ Covid-19 medical response cost more than $2 million in the six months to January.
Departure tax takes $1m leap
Revenue from departure tax took a massive leap in 2021 adding more than $1 million to the Cook Islands economy and up more than 600 per cent on the previous year, thanks to the brief border reopening last year.
In brief: Court news
A man pleaded not guilty to burglary and two acts of indecent assault on Thursday in the Criminal Court at Avarua.
‘Help us pick our golden apples’
Cook Islands took a giant step in its bid to harvest valuable deep-ocean polymetallic nodules after formally handing out the nation’s first three seabed minerals exploration licences yesterday.
VAT revenue up, company and individual tax collection down
Government has ramped up its Value Added Tax (VAT) revenue by more than 40 per cent at the same time as it tightens the purse strings.
Govt cash flow shows $15.5m operational cuts
There is still money in Government coffers as it tightens its belt while Covid-19 challenges continue.
Reappointed Agriculture head wants to deliver further support and assistance
Temarama Anguna-Kamana is looking forward to her second term as the Secretary of Ministry of Agriculture following her reappointment earlier this month.
Health to review measures
With total number of Covid-19 cases up to eight as of 6pm last night, Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health is set to review its current measures to reduce quarantine time for close contacts in the country.
Pa Enua travel partially lifted
The Pa Enua travel suspension was lifted at midnight yesterday.
Making a splash
Autism Cook Islands swimming lessons are well underway with both older and younger children participating at Social Centre.
NZ radio waves deliver Reo Maori
At the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic in New Zealand, Tauraki Rongo - the Pacific Media Network (PMN) Cook Islands Language Program producer in New Zealand understood the relevance of delivering the message to the Cook Islands communities in Reo Maori.
Pacific nations participate in food and agriculture forum
High-level delegations from Australia, New Zealand and 14 other Pacific Island nations are expected to join government Ministers and officials from 30 other Asia-Pacific countries next month to address the damage done to economies and livelihoods in the food and agriculture sectors caused by the global pandemic.
Financial support for those isolating
The Ministry of Finance and Economic Management (MFEM) will provide financial support to people who cannot work because of isolation or quarantine.
Good fishing season
Big fish have returned to Cook Islands waters, says Timothy Vaikai owner of the Fresh Fish Company.
New police recruits set to graduate
New police recruits have had a taste of elite close encounter technical combat system classes as they prepare to hit the streets.
Gordon Murray Fishing Tournament
The annual Gordon Murray memorial fishing tournament will be held this Saturday, for an opportunity to win $1000 cash.
‘It’s been a struggle’: Cook Islands residents countdown to Aussie reunions
Australia reopened its border to all fully vaccinated visa holders on February 20, welcoming the return of international travellers and other visitors for the first time in nearly two years.
Two more Covid cases confirmed
Cook Islands’ Covid-19 cases have moved from four to six as two more people were confirmed to be infected with the virus on Monday evening.
Police vessel on show for one last time
In the lead-up to the departure of Te Kukupa early next month, the public is welcome at Avatiu Harbour to have a final close-up look at the patrol boat, this week.
Nikao Seawall gets facelift
Inspired by Marae Moana, the grey and white Nikao Seawall is getting painted in bright colours over the next few months.
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