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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.
Quarantine free travel at last
The Rarotonga International Airport witnessed a glimpse of pre-Covid-19 activity early yesterday as 115 passengers boarded the first quarantine free flight to New Zealand.
Resorts ready to welcome guests
With high hopes weighing on a two-way travel bubble between Cook Islands and New Zealand by March 31, local accommodation providers are ready to welcome visitors to the island paradise of Rarotonga.
Battle brews over one-way travel bubble arrangement
Prime Minister Mark Brown has come out swinging over what he says are misleading comments from Opposition leader Tina Pupuke Browne reported in Monday’s Cook Islands News
Call for resumption of regular Covid meeting with Rarotonga's Punas
Cook Islands government has been able to demonstrate to their New Zealand counterparts confidence of the work done to approve the one-way free quarantine starting today, says the acting Secretary of Health.
Water trucks, excavators for Pa Enua
Three excavators and two water trucks were loaded on MV Taunga Nui yesterday for the Nga Pu Toru (Atiu, Mitiaro and Mauke).
Rapid Covid testing ‘by end of Feb’
The establishment of rapid Covid-19 testing, seen as a vital requirement for any potential easing of travel restrictions, will not be ready until the end of February, the health ministry says.
Eco toilets arrive in Aitutaki
The new eco toilets in Aitutaki will provide better facility for visitors especially to the motu’s for lagoon excursions.
Market initiative off to a ‘Jumpstart’
Punanga Nui Market’s first ‘Jumpstart January’ event held on Saturday has been hailed a major success.
Visas to be available online for NZ travel for foreign nationals
Foreign nationals currently in the Cook Islands will soon be able to apply for a visa that will permit travel to New Zealand without having to undergo 14 days of quarantine in a managed isolation facility.
Opposition party seeks clarification on seabed minerals licensing issues
The Opposition has raised concerns regarding the membership of the proposed seabed minerals licensing panel stating that it would be a clear conflict of interest to appoint anyone who is involved in or associated with any commercial deep-sea mining activities.
100 headed for New Zealand on first quarantine-free flight
Air New Zealand is expecting a sharp increase in the number of bookings between Auckland and Rarotonga following the announcement of quarantine-free travel into New Zealand. By Katrina Lintonbon.
Plea for fisherman to watch out for turtles
Cook Islands Turtle Conservation Society (Te Ara O Te Onu) is calling on local fishermen to check their net at least every four hours when they are out fishing.
Daily flights to Raro from March 28
Air New Zealand will be operating daily return flights to Rarotonga from March 28 in anticipation of the two-way travel bubble between Cook Islands and New Zealand.
Firearm theft concerns police
Police are seriously concerned by the theft of a firearm from an apparent unsecured location.
Road accident numbers decline
Motor vehicle crashes in 2020 reflects a massive 45 per cent drop from the high of 279, reported in 2018.
PM expects influx of travellers
Quarantine free travel into New Zealand will encourage more Cook Islanders to return home, says Prime Minister Mark Brown.
Opposition calls on Government to Boost Covid-19 tracing ability
The Opposition Democratic Party has welcomed quarantine free travel into New Zealand but is calling on government not to rush into two-way travel bubble.
Rare bluefin tuna caught by Pukapuka fishermen
The two fishermen could not believe their luck when they landed rare bluefin tuna near the northern group island over the weekend.
Concern over ‘added flexibility’ to travel bubble with NZ
Democratic Party leader Tina Browne is calling for diligence regarding the one-way quarantine free travel bubble with New Zealand.
Defence lawyers request for judge alone trials
Chief Justice Sir Hugh Williams QC presided over High Court matters via video link on Friday and began to clear a case backlog.
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