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No passengers on Friday’s flight
Thursday 18 February 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
Passengers intending to travel to the Cook Islands will have to wait a little longer after Government decided to extend border closure in light of recent community cases in Auckland.
Sole trader grant for Covid-19 financial support extended
Wednesday 17 February 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, National
Those who have missed out on government’s sole trader grant initiative can still apply for funds.
Health facing staff shortage
Wednesday 17 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
Te Marae Ora health ministry is looking for more medical staff to fill vacant positions currently being advertised.
Government sticking to target for travel bubble
Wednesday 17 February 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy, National
Despites key setbacks this week, Government is sticking to its target of opening the border to two-way quarantine-free travel with New Zealand by the end of next month.
Saving Rarotonga’s reef from the ‘spiky thing’
Tuesday 16 February 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, National
A taramea outbreak is considered human induced, not a natural disaster, says a local marine biologist.
Air freight delays frustrate businesses
Tuesday 16 February 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
Rarotonga businesses are frustrated with delay in air freight claiming the airline is prioritising passengers over much-needed cargo.
Speaker's resignation catches MPs off-guard
Tuesday 16 February 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in National, Politics
Opposition MPs said the resignation of veteran Speaker of the Cook Islands Parliament Niki Rattle was unexpected, and the Prime Minister was only notified of the development over the weekend.
‘Giving is not a burden to us ... it comes naturally’
Monday 15 February 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The vainetini executives will congregate and display a tivaivai exhibition in September in lead up to the ceremonies to celebrate the 200 years of the arrival of Christianity here.
New Covid cases in NZ affecting travel plans
Monday 15 February 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, National
Government will decide Monday on whether to allow passengers on tomorrow’s flight to Rarotonga following new Covid-19 community cases in Auckland.
NZ delegation assists with bubble prep
Saturday 13 February 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Health, National
A delegation from New Zealand is in Rarotonga assisting with preparations for two-way quarantine-free travel, which officials said could be in place by the end of March.
Dengue cases increase
Saturday 13 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
There are now 14 dengue type-2 cases in Rarotonga.
PM Brown defends Puna’s selection
Saturday 13 February 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Pacific Islands, Politics, Regional
Pacific Islands Forum has been most effective when they have worked together as a single, unified body, says Prime Minister Mark Brown.
New Pasifika airline planning for June take-off
Friday 12 February 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
The proposed Pasifika Air will not be a low-cost airline but cost efficient, says its multi-millionaire owner.
Figures show Covid-19 hitting economy harder than expected
Friday 12 February 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy, National
Border closures in place to keep Covid-19 out of the country are taking a worse toll on the economy than forecasted, according to government’s latest figures.
Government to amend licence process for seniors
Friday 12 February 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Prime Minister Mark Brown says the drivers licencing regulation for 60 years and over is providing ‘unnecessary burden on people’.
Well-know community figure was woman of many hats
Thursday 11 February 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Hundreds attended the requiem mass for Henrica Ngamarama Wilson-Marona, also well known as Mama Henrica, yesterday at the St Joseph’s Cathedral.
Punanga Nui Market set to review vendor policy
Thursday 11 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
The market's managers are planning to review policy following a recent social media debate on what should be on sale at the popular attraction.
Parliament reform hits snag
Thursday 11 February 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in National, Politics
The Opposition Democratic Party says allowing travelling MPs to nominate a ‘proxy’ to stand in for Parliament votes during their absence isn’t a good option to increase the number of days the House sits every year.
Operation Namu launched to address dengue outbreak
Wednesday 10 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
A one-day mass cleaning campaign to remove the breeding places of dengue carrying mosquitos is scheduled for Friday.
Fractured Forum as Puna takes helm
Wednesday 10 February 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in National, Politics
As Cook Islands politician Henry Puna prepares to assume the role of Secretary General of the Pacific Islands Forum, he faces a monumental challenge in restoring the spirit of Pacific cooperation at a time when many say the region needs it most.
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