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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.
‘No chance’ of facing charges
Repeat offender Wilfred Dauvois’ case has not been adjourned as ‘sine die’.
Met service keeping close watch on Cyclone Zazu
Rarotonga could feel some effects of Tropical Cyclone Zazu on Wednesday morning, according to Cook Islands Meteorological Service.
Pukapuka hospital upgrade on target
With a new hospital in the final stages of completion, Pukapuka’s leaders now hope they can lure a qualified doctor to improve the quality of healthcare available on the island.
Flights are getting snapped up in advance of a potential bubble with NZ
A quarantine-free travel corridor between New Zealand and Cook Islands will open in March next year and Kiwis are rushing to book their holidays.
Committing to a better future
Australian High Commissioner to Cook Islands Dr Chris Watkins became the first diplomatic from his country to visit the northern group island of Manihiki.
Matavera to lose treasured toa trees
A disappointed community member says Infrastructure Cook Islands didn’t give any other options, apart from destroying the ironwood trees to make way for road development.
Dux dedicates award to mum
Araura College Dux Dalcynare Kirite has dedicated her award to her mum.
Cook Islands’ tie-dye skills come in handy for former expat worker
Earlier this year, former expat worker Sanaila Nahuto took his annual leave to visit his home country, Fiji.
Offender in aggravated robbery sentenced to two years in prison
The second offender in an aggravated robbery that took place at Tex Mart in Arorangi last year has been sentenced to two years in prison.
Abrihana McBirney is Apii Mauke’s top student
Apii Mauke’s prize giving presentation held a week ago had a great turnout from families supporting the occasion.
Jet requests stopover after striking adverse weather
On Saturday afternoon the tower at Rarotonga International Airport received a call from pilots on a Boeing 757 cargo plane en-route from Honolulu to Pago Pago, American Samoa.
Four lose driver’s licence for driving under the influence
Four driving related offences involving driving under the influence of alcohol were brought before Justice of the Peace Carmen Temata on Thursday.
Lucky escape for motorists
Three people escaped serious injuries after multiple crashes in Betela over the weekend.
New airline set for takeoff
Cook Islands businessman Mike Pero has renamed his new airline Pasifika Air but says serving Rarotonga remains his primary focus.
French national allowed to travel home
The High Court yesterday reduced the bail amount for a French national charged with obtaining by false pretence.
Ministry of Culture celebrate another big year
Ministry of Culture secretary Anthony Turua said a workplace is only as good as its staff and theirs are exceptional.
Quarantine free travel with NZ by end of March, 2021
New Zealand is working at pace to implement quarantine-free travel for Cook Islanders travelling to NZ as the first step in a phased approach to two-way quarantine free travel between the two nations.
Stephens wins island council by-election
Joanne Stephens won the Mauke Island Government by-election for the village of Makatea, edging out candidate Arapo Tutai by two votes for the final count of 17 - 15.
Cook Islands and New Zealand agree next steps towards quarantine-free travel
Cook Islands and New Zealand governments will confirm the timing for when removal of mandatory quarantine will take effect, next week.
Sharing the magic of Christmas
Baby sharks, Olaf the snowman, Mickey and Minnie Mouse and Shrek were just some of the special guests who made appearances at this year’s Tropical Christmas Parade.
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