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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.
Drive through testing to continue today
The drive through testing station down at Terevete park will continue today for anyone displaying Covid-19 symptoms.
Businesses cash in on Valentine’s Day
Local businesses cashing in on Rarotonga romance were fully booked and busy yesterday.
Uncertainty in tourism sector
Tourism operators are sensing a lot of uncertainty in New Zealand despite children aged under five now being welcome in the Cook Islands from March 1.
First Covid-19 case activates Titikaveka Puna
The Titikaveka Emergency Operation Centre (EOC) or Puna was activated on Sunday, shortly after the first positive Covid-19 community case was announced.
New mental health facility to cost $1m
Rarotonga’s long-awaited mental health facility is set to cost $1 million.
No further Covid-19 cases from over 300 tests
No further Covid-19 cases have been detected in Rarotonga from over 300 tests carried out at the Terevete Park testing station yesterday.
Community transmission leaves parents concerned
Local Covid-19 community transmission has left some parents concerned for their children’s wellbeing but schools have since added extra safety measures.
Locations of interest
The Ministry of health have announced the following locations of interest which includes a number of bars and nightclubs, eateries, a bank and supermarket.
Photographer opens Muri gallery
International award-winning photographer, Charlotte Piho officially opened her new gallery in Muri on Friday night.
Man facing charges following Panama crash
A 43-year-old man is facing charges as a result of a crash in Panama in the early hours of Sunday morning.
Following her passion for flowers
A Rarotonga-based florist is hoping this year’s Valentine’s day will give her emerging business the exposure it needs on the island.
In brief: Court news
A man has pleaded guilty to careless driving and failing to report an accident in the Criminal Court at Avarua.
Late notice ‘unacceptable’
Calls have been made for government agencies to disseminate Covid-19 related information in a timely manner to avoid further spread of the virus.
Cooks brace as first Covid-19 case reaches community
Cook Islands last night reported its first Covid-19 community case, bringing an end to the country’s two-year Covid-19 free run.
Cook Islands records first Covid-19 community case
A New Zealand visitor who arrived into the Cook Islands this week has tested positive for Covid-19 early today.
Work lost on Empire Bridge construction due to bad weather
A week of work was lost on the Empire Bridge construction due to workers dealing with bad weather, says contractor Land Holdings’ representative John Batty.
Omicron threat: Locations of interest
Following on from Prime Minister Mark Brown’s statement earlier today, Te Marae Ora can confirm PCR COVID-19 tests have been carried out on 31 potential close contacts.
Omicron ‘likely in our community’, says PM Brown
A person who tested positive for Omicron in New Zealand was in Rarotonga earlier this week and ‘likely infectious’ while on the island.
Seabed licence conditions to be made public
Full exploration licence conditions will be made available to the public if companies are awarded a seabed exploration licence.
Renowned academic's work to be digitised
The work of a leading Cook Islands academic who left behind a legacy of research is to be digitised.
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