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Pride Cook Islands celebrates ‘From Struggle to Strength’

Pride Cook Islands is proud to announce the return of Anuanua Week from April 11 – 14, 2025, a celebration of pride, unity and resilience.

Nukutere College prefects inducted

Since the first term of school started last Monday, schools have been preparing for the indictment ceremonies for their respective perfects.

Education


Calls to formalise high level dialogue mechanism with the Pacific

Cook Islands, through Associate Minister for Foreign Affairs and Immigration Tingika Elikana has called on the United States to formalise a high level dialogue mechanism with the Pacific if it is committed to deeper engagement with the Pacific.

Economy


Authorities explain delay in Covid-19 announcement

The Prime Minister and Secretary of Health say they were waiting for more information before they made the public announcement that a visitor tested positive to Covid-19.

Health


Covid tests come back negative

All 424 Covid-19 tests on Monday have come back negative but the virus could still be spreading in the community, says the Secretary of Health.

Health


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.

Business


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.

Economy


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.

Local


New mental health facility to cost $1m

Rarotonga’s long-awaited mental health facility is set to cost $1 million.

Health


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.

Health


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.

Education


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.

Health


Photographer opens Muri gallery

International award-winning photographer, Charlotte Piho officially opened her new gallery in Muri on Friday night.

Business


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.

Crime


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.

Local


In brief: Court news

A man has pleaded guilty to careless driving and failing to report an accident in the Criminal Court at Avarua.

Court


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.

Economy


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.

Economy


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.

Health


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.


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