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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.
Guardians of Cook Islands culture
Tauranga Vananga Ministry of Cultural Development will work with Cook Islands Tourism this year to offer Cook Islands Maori cultural training to local tour guides.
Supervised quarantine ends early
Passengers who arrived in Rarotonga last week and placed in supervised quarantined at Edgewater Resort and Spa were released yesterday.
Former Demos CEO claiming $165k for ‘wrongful dismissal’
The High Court on Friday attended to several Civil Court matters brought before Chief Justice Sir Hugh Williams QC through a Zoom video conference call.
Shopkeeper robbed at knifepoint
Police yesterday issued an urgent appeal to the public, asking witnesses in the vicinity of the crime to come forward with information.
Apii Mangaia introduces Year 13 studies
Students on the island of Mangaia no longer have to leave their homeland to continue their secondary school education in Rarotonga.
Supervised quarantine, no problem
Fifty-four passengers arrived back on Rarotonga from Auckland yesterday and were transported straight to supervised quarantine at the Edgewater Resort, including the new Secretary of Health.
Williams confirmed Health boss
Newly appointed Secretary of Health says his immediate focus is recruiting to fill in critical vacancies advertised late last year.
Four appear on drugs charges
Cook Islands Police has for the first time, applied charges relating to money-laundering in respect to drug dealing cases.
Water situation bordering critical
Water supplies are reaching critical levels in Rarotonga, prompting authorites to plead with residents to conserve water.
Facility to improve mental health care
The Cook Islands Government has allocated $1 million towards improving the quality of mental health services in Rarotonga through the creation of a dedicated facility for those in need.
Car wrecks, wrecking our island
We all need to start seeing the bigger picture when it comes to waste.
Students enjoy ‘buddy reading time’
Students are settling in well after a successful start to the 2021 academic year this week.
Pa Enua upskilling in disaster management
Representatives from the southern Pa Enua are participating in a two-week geoportal training programme to upskill for preparations in the case of a disaster.
Plans to export frozen goods
The Agriculture ministry is in communication with the Ministry of Primary Industries in New Zealand to confirm the requirements for importing frozen foods to NZ.
Cook Islanders encouraged to obtain status stamp
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration has endorsed over 150 Cook Islands status applications in the last week, confirmed principal immigration officer Kairangi Samuela.
Cook Islands criticised for seeking aid
Two Kiwi journalists have taken a swipe at the Government’s Covid-19 Economic Response Plan in particular the wage subsidy, saying it is New Zealand taxpayers that are ‘forking out’.
Returnees from NZ must quarantine in Rarotonga
Passengers arriving into the country on Friday from Auckland are required to undergo supervised quarantine, the government has confirmed.
Driver ‘in a rush’ causes accident
A pregnant woman was knocked off her motorbike yesterday morning by the driver of a van, who told police he was in a rush to get to the shop.
Farmers urged to conserve water
Farmers and home gardeners are being urged by the government to conserve water during the ongoing dry spell.
Pet show this weekend at local market
The Punanga Nui Market Jumpstart January initiative is eyeing a spectacular finish this Saturday following huge success in the first two weekends.
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