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Gifts arrive for new chief in advance of investiture

Friday 20 November 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Historic moment today as nation to witness the akamarokura’anga of Makea Vakatini Phillip Ngamatoa Ariki, which will be held at the Taurangamanu Vakatini Palace grounds at Tupapa on Friday.

Local


False alarm: PM clarifies returnees won’t require quarantine on arrival

Friday 20 November 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Health, National

Supervised quarantine will not be reinstated for passengers arriving on today’s flight following confirmation that the first Covid-19 case in Samoa was not a New Zealand case of community transmission.

Health


Mask wearing strategy to be considered: PM

Friday 20 November 2020 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in

Prime Minister Mark Brown has directed officials to prepare a mask wearing strategy for Cabinet to consider in the near future as part of the nation's Covid-19 preparedness.


Algae growth in Rarotonga's streams is baffling officials

Thursday 19 November 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Environment, National

Fertiliser use in crop and livestock farming, animal droppings, septic tank seepage, and soil run-off into streams from land clearing activities have been cited as potential causes of excessive algae growth.

Environment


Changing the face of men’s health: Growing ‘mos’ to save bros

Thursday 19 November 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National

A significant increase in the number of men getting their health checked is a positive sign they are taking seriously the men’s health campaign message – “Get yourself checked”. George George, a driver of the “Movember” movement, says Dr Rangiau Fariu is striving to keep up with the appointments. “It is good to see and […]

Health


Family of boy lost at sea continues to wait for Government to communicate

Thursday 19 November 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

The family of a young boy who went missing at sea 14 months ago is still waiting to hear from police and the Ministry of Transport “about where things are at.” Relative Puna Vano said: “All we’ve had is a wall of silence.” Vano was an uncle to little Lapana Tupou who went missing onboard […]

Local

Vaccine before visitors, ANZ Bank analyst says

Wednesday 18 November 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy, National

Stable finances and positive signs with the development of a potential Covid-19 vaccine is leading at least one analyst to suggest there should be no rush to open borders to international tourists.

Economy


Marumaru Atua returns to Rarotonga

Wednesday 18 November 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Vaka Marumaru Atua returned to Rarotonga yesterday to a warm welcome after a two-day long voyage from the outer island of Aitutaki.

Local


Businesses on board with CookSafe

Wednesday 18 November 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National

Business people around Rarotonga are urged to contact the Private Sector Taskforce CookSafe team if they are having issues with their CookSafe contact-tracing system scanner.

Health


Govt set to spend extra $15m in wage subsidy

Tuesday 17 November 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, National

The business community has welcomed a Government announcement to pay an additional $15 million in wage subsidy payments by extending the financial support programme until the end of February 2021.

Economy


Fiery blazes destroy two homes

Tuesday 17 November 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

No injuries were reported in a fire that claimed an old studio-type dwelling yesterday morning at Takuvaine valley and a separate blaze in Titikaveka.

Local


Health praises returnees for their honesty

Tuesday 17 November 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Health, National

Te Marae Ora health ministry has publicly thanked the two returnees who have been placed in quarantine after last Friday's flight for their honesty.

Health


Teacher making steady recovery from listeria

Monday 16 November 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in

Apii Te Uki Ou teacher Grace Archer, who contracted a listeria infection in Rarotonga, has acknowledged the messages and donations supporting her during her treatment in New Zealand.


Returnee in quarantine cops ‘unwanted criticism’

Monday 16 November 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health, National

A parent of one of the returnees who has been put in quarantine is disappointed with Te Marae Ora health ministry’s public response on the matter.

Health


It doesn’t get any grander than this! Local fisherman lands first "Grander" of the year

Monday 16 November 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Seasoned angler Paku Poila has landed the first blue marlin “grander” (weighing 1000 pounds or more) of the year with a 474.2 kg (1045 pounds) monster.

Local


‘Be in charge of your health’- Free checkups coincide with World Diabetes Day

Saturday 14 November 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National

There are 1600 diabetic patients, mainly adults, in the Cook Islands, says Te Marae Ora health ministry.

Health


Three arrivals from Friday's flight placed in quarantine

Saturday 14 November 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Health, National

The placing of three arrivals in supervised quarantine on Friday has prompted the Opposition to renew its calls for mandatory supervised quarantine for all incoming international visitors.

Health


Quiet quest to recoup millions from Chinese firm continues

Saturday 14 November 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Features, Weekend

For nearly two years, Government has been trying to recoup $13 million from a Chinese firm, which is alleged to have carried out shoddy work on the nation’s largest-ever infrastructure project. Its fight continues with no sign of a resolution in sight.

Features


Hospital death referred to coroner

Friday 13 November 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Health, National

The ingestion of Epsom salt as an alternative medicine are being looked at as the potential cause of death of a Rarotonga man, who recently returned from Auckland.

Health

‘When you put God first, He will elevate you’ - Tereora College Dux of the year puts faith above achievements

Friday 13 November 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National

Adelaida Brown from Anau Te Kou was shocked when she was announced the Dux of the Year 2020 for Tereora College.

Education


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