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Govt delays decision on Covid-19 alert level
Monday 23 August 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
Cabinet will meet today to decide on the status of the current Alert Level 2 which ends at 11.59pm tonight.
Demolition makes way for Empire Bridge construction
Monday 23 August 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
Construction workers from Landholdings Ltd on Saturday demolished part of the Vaka Shed to make way for the upcoming construction work on Empire Bridge.
Preschool promotes play-based learning
Saturday 21 August 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
Blackrock Pre-School was delighted to spend their Thursday afternoon unboxing a special surprise for their little ones.
Committee established to resolve battles for Ariki titles
Saturday 21 August 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Sixteen Ariki from around the country attended the 50th conference session of the Are Ariki (House of Ariki) High Chiefs which closed Friday.
Punanga Nui Market opens but with restrictions
Saturday 21 August 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
In line with government's advisory on social gatherings, Punanga Nui Market has been granted an exemption to open today, but with restrictions.
Resident urges officials to ban public gatherings
Saturday 21 August 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
Any gatherings that exceed 10 people should be banned until the all clear is given here that everyone that arrived over the last three weeks has tested negative for Covid-19.
Fundraising efforts aim to improve police officers’ welfare
Saturday 21 August 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
Cook Islands police are ramping up efforts to raise the welfare of close to 100 staff in raising funds through branded T-shirt sales.
Te Kara Run returning to Raro
Friday 20 August 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
Autism Cook Islands is encouraging the public to dust off their running shoes and get their white t-shirts laid out for the ever popular Te Kara Run which returns to Rarotonga in November.
‘You are appreciated’, students tell PM
Friday 20 August 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
Five year eight students from Arorangi School were busy yesterday travelling around the island spreading messages of joy and positivity, through handmade signs that they created as part of ‘The Journey Project’.
Outbound flights continue as officials deal with NZ outbreak
Friday 20 August 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local, National
As the number of Covid-19 cases in New Zealand continue to climb, outbound travel for visitors and residents wishing to depart Rarotonga continues, despite the halt on inbound passenger flights.
Cook Islands Olympians in NZ MIQ trying to get home
Thursday 19 August 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Local, National
A group of Cook Islands Olympic team members are waiting to find out when they can return home, following the latest outbreak of Covid-19 in New Zealand.
Travel restrictions to Pa Enua extended
Thursday 19 August 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
A Ministerial order restricting air travel from Rarotonga to the Pa Enua has also been extended to Monday, August 23.
No hurry to return to New Zealand
Thursday 19 August 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
Tourists Danielle Whitburn and Eamonn Doyle are keen to extend their stay in the Cook Islands as New Zealand enters its third day of lockdown. Unfortunately, they didn’t pack for a prolonged visit.
Travel bubble pause extended to early next week
Thursday 19 August 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local, National
Government has decided to extend the current Alert Level 2 as well as the temporary suspension on inbound passenger air travel from New Zealand as cases of Covid-19 continue to climb. By Emmanuel Samoglou.
Level 4 Lockdown blessing for some, curse for others
Wednesday 18 August 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
With empty campuses, online lectures, and confinement to their flats or halls, young Cook Islanders studying in NZ are greeting the lockdown with a range of mixed emotions and reactions.
Visitors in Raro . . . ‘We want to do the right thing’
Wednesday 18 August 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
In the wake of the Covid-19 community cases in New Zealand - plans for Kiwis to holiday on Rarotonga are now indefinitely on hold.
Border restrictions remain unchanged despite new Covid-19 cases
Wednesday 18 August 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local, National
As of Wednesday morning, Cook Islands officials have not extended the temporary halt on inbound travel, despite new Covid-19 cases in New Zealand and the expectation of many more.
SPCA gets timely donation
Tuesday 17 August 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Sister and brother, Sienna Spackman, 11, and Harry Spackman, 7, raised $580 for Rarotonga’s SPCA with money donated by New Zealand friends and family.
Infrastructure stays tight-lipped on Empire Bridge construction
Tuesday 17 August 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
People travelling into town from Muri on Monday experienced a slow slog from congestion backed up from the Empire Bridge all the way to Club Raro.
Koutu Nui opposing Are Ariki’s proposed changes
Monday 16 August 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
A group of traditional sub-chiefs have strongly opposed Are Ariki’s (House of Ariki) proposed changes to law involving Ariki title challenges in court and the abolition of Koutu Nui.
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