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Tourism contribution set to surpass half-billion dollar mark
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National
Two men to face Court over Boxing Day incident in Parengaru
A second man will appear at the Criminal Court in Avarua today, as a party to the offence of wilfully damaging a property in Parengaru on Boxing Day.
Ngatoko takes helm as chief of staff for Prime Minister
A new chief of staff to the Office of the Prime Minister has been appointed to lead the team in advancing key national initiatives, including the National Sustainable Development Agenda.
Cops warn of increasing crime levels
Rarotonga’s social behaviour in the coming months will likely reflect increased crime levels say Cook Islands police.
Inmate referred to New Zealand for further tests
An Arorangi Prison inmate, who is understood to be in serious medical condition, is being referred to New Zealand for high level tests “to rule out any undetected sickness”.
New air link between Cook Islands and Niue
An air link between Niue and the Cook Islands is expected to happen before June this year.
Ngatangiia’s 60+ residents celebrate the New Year
To celebrate the New Year in style, 120 residents in the village of Ngatangiia aged 60 and over, enjoyed a night of entertainment and tropical island kaikai last Friday night.
Airport boss to stay on as replacement arrives for ‘transition period’
Long-serving Rarotonga International Airport Authority chief executive Joseph Ngamata has had his contract extended until March to allow a newly appointed CEO time to transition.
Matavera Kumiti Oire donates face masks to village churches
The Matavera Kumiti Oire (Matavera Disaster Risk Management Puna) have donated packs of disposable face masks to the five churches in the village to assist with the new regulations that come into effect when the international borders reopen tomorrow.
Iconic café closes down
A landmark eatery on Rarotonga has closed its doors amid a long-standing land dispute.
Storm surge expected from Tropical Cyclone
A tropical cyclone that hit Fiji over the weekend and devastated parts of the country will not affect the Cook Islands, according to the Cook Islands Meteorological Service.
‘We are ready, prepared and protected’
There is a lot of information being pushed out right now in the lead-up to our border opening this week on Thursday, January 13, so I thought I would take this opportunity to give you all another update, writes Prime Minister Mark Brown.
Cooks set to reopen for business but stay wary
The Cook Islands tourism industry is ready to welcome Kiwis back on Thursday when quarantine-free travel resumes with New Zealand, but is still wary about Omicron getting into the country.
Justice implements changes ahead of border reopening
Ministry of Justice Services will not be checking vaccination cards as ‘refusing services to unvaccinated may create access to justice issues’.
Vaccine certificate delay "frustrating"
Extensive and frustrating delays marred the issuing of the free vaccination certificates at the National Auditorium Domes yesterday morning right through to the afternoon.
Church agrees to allow unvaxed members to attend Sunday services
Unvaccinated members of the Avarua CICC (Cook Islands Christian Church) are overjoyed at the decision of its committee to allow them to continue to attend church services when the country’s border reopens this Thursday.
Concerns raised over inmate’s health
Authorities remain tight lipped about the status of an Arorangi Prison inmate who is understood to be in serious medical condition.
No immediate fix for local labour shortage
A growing number of expat workers taking up jobs in New Zealand is deepening the local labour shortage crisis, forcing at least one business to close up shop days before the Cook Islands border reopens to Kiwi holidaymakers.
No medical exemption for unvaxed visitors: TMO
Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health (TMO) have said no medical exemptions will be given for unvaxed visitors, laying down grounds for unvaccinated tourists and Cook Islanders when the country’s border reopens this Thursday.
Fresh water for Vaka voyagers
The executives of the Cook Islands Voyaging Society were beyond excited to receive a fresh watermaker, which will enhance life on Vaka Marumaru Atua for voyagers and also help the Pa Enua with their water supply where it’s needed.
JP Whitta: ‘You’re fortunate not to be facing drink driving charges’
A woman convicted of careless driving and failing to report an accident has been told she is fortunate to not be facing a charge of drink-driving.
Small business fighting increasing import costs
With the Cook Islands border reopening this Thursday, local businesses are preparing steadfastly, while also reflecting on past struggles that border closures brought to their livelihoods.
2021 – between gloom and a sliver of hope
2021 picked up from where 2020 left – Covid-19 was once again the story of the year but a promising one with vaccines and booster shots providing some hope that “normal” may not be too far away.
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