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National
Matavera’s new two storey commercial hub to open soon
In Matavera, the smallest district by land size on Rarotonga, a new two storey building “Te Waka” is set to redefine the local landscape with its mix of culinary delights, island apparel and commercial opportunities.
Driver ordered to pay over $11,500 in reparations after crash
Terea Ngatokorua Maruaau, who appeared in court yesterday, has been ordered to pay over $3000 in reparations to the Te Aponga Uira (TAU) after falling asleep while driving a rental vehicle and crashing into a power pole in Nikao last month.
Resident urges officials to ban public gatherings
Any gatherings that exceed 10 people should be banned until the all clear is given here that everyone that arrived over the last three weeks has tested negative for Covid-19.
Fundraising efforts aim to improve police officers’ welfare
Cook Islands police are ramping up efforts to raise the welfare of close to 100 staff in raising funds through branded T-shirt sales.
Repatriation of residents in NZ on the cards, government says
Cook Islands Cabinet will this weekend decide whether or not to extend the current Alert Level 2 status as well as continued suspension of inwards flight arrivals.
‘We are ready’
Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health reassures people they are ready to handle a Covid-19 outbreak after a New Zealand-based medical expert said the country would not be able to handle the virus.
Te Kara Run returning to Raro
Autism Cook Islands is encouraging the public to dust off their running shoes and get their white t-shirts laid out for the ever popular Te Kara Run which returns to Rarotonga in November.
‘You are appreciated’, students tell PM
Five year eight students from Arorangi School were busy yesterday travelling around the island spreading messages of joy and positivity, through handmade signs that they created as part of ‘The Journey Project’.
Man charged with arson tries to enter guilty and not guilty pleas
A man charged with arson for a 2019 incident made a confusing plea after his lawyer decided to cease representing him in court.
Work begins on Aitutaki dome and golf ambrose
Work has begun on the construction of a temporary dome that will cater for up to 800 people in anticipation of the 200th Bi-Centennial celebrations on Aitutaki this coming October.
Outbound flights continue as officials deal with NZ outbreak
As the number of Covid-19 cases in New Zealand continue to climb, outbound travel for visitors and residents wishing to depart Rarotonga continues, despite the halt on inbound passenger flights.
Aitutaki reactivates Covid-19 taskforce
In light of the growing concerns of the increasing numbers of people affected by the Delta strain of Covid-19 in New Zealand and the Cook Islands Alert Level 2 extension, the village of Amuri in Aitutaki has reactivated its community taskforce.
Contact tracing facilities a must at social events
The organiser or host of any indoor or outdoor events or social gatherings, which will have 10 or more people in attendance, must notify Te Marae Ora Health Ministry of their event prior to the event taking place.
'We are ready' - Government says it's prepared for Covid-19 outbreak
Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health reassures people they are ready to handle a Covid-19 outbreak after a New Zealand-based medical expert said the country would not be able to handle the virus.
Cook Islands Olympians in NZ MIQ trying to get home
A group of Cook Islands Olympic team members are waiting to find out when they can return home, following the latest outbreak of Covid-19 in New Zealand.
More negative tests, Covid-19 testing criteria to be reviewed
Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health has updated its Covid-19 testing criteria after the list of locations of interest in Auckland was expanded on Wednesday.
Travel restrictions to Pa Enua extended
A Ministerial order restricting air travel from Rarotonga to the Pa Enua has also been extended to Monday, August 23.
Lawyer and former politician convicted of indecent assault evades prison
Prominent lawyer Wilkie Rasmussen escaped an 18-month prison sentence suggested by Crown law and was handed a $7000 fine yesterday, following his earlier conviction for indecent assault.
Millions available for business Covid-19 support on standby
Cook Island businesses will need financial support in ‘three to four weeks’ given the developing Covid-19 situation in New Zealand.
No hurry to return to New Zealand
Tourists Danielle Whitburn and Eamonn Doyle are keen to extend their stay in the Cook Islands as New Zealand enters its third day of lockdown. Unfortunately, they didn’t pack for a prolonged visit.
Travel bubble pause extended to early next week
Government has decided to extend the current Alert Level 2 as well as the temporary suspension on inbound passenger air travel from New Zealand as cases of Covid-19 continue to climb. By Emmanuel Samoglou.
Level 4 Lockdown blessing for some, curse for others
With empty campuses, online lectures, and confinement to their flats or halls, young Cook Islanders studying in NZ are greeting the lockdown with a range of mixed emotions and reactions.
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