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Little blessings in trying times
Thursday 26 March 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
What does it mean to be born into these strange times of the Covid-10 pandemic and looming lockdown?
Partial closure of Punanganui market
Wednesday 25 March 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
The threat of Covid-19 reaching the country’s shores is causing partial closure of the Rarotonga’s iconic Punanganui market from this Saturday March 28.
Growers call for support
Wednesday 25 March 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Growers are calling on government support as the coronavirus crisis forces them to put a halt on agricultural production.
Covering faces to combat Covid-19
Wednesday 25 March 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
Renowned clothing brand TAV Pacific has shifted its focus from high-end resort wear fashion to a necessity we will all need in the coming weeks – facemasks.
Locals caught up in NZ lockdown
Wednesday 25 March 2020 | Written by Lisa Williams | Published in Local
Cook Islands Golden Oldies netball team is in self-quarantine at Atiu Community Hostel in South Auckland after spending ten days in Honolulu.
Nightclubs, bars forced to close
Wednesday 25 March 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
The Commissioner of Police Maara Tetava took further steps in strengthening the health and safety measures around public places, cancelling the licenses of all bars and nightclubs in the country.
Emotions run high in the check-in queue for NZ19
Monday 23 March 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Local
Briefly, the New Zealand government has opened a window for non-Kiwis to transit out via Auckland. And yesterday, Air NZ Flight 19 waited more than two hours on the tarmac to get as many last passengers on as possible. Jonathan Milne was there.
Community steps up to help others
Monday 23 March 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Local
Businesses and government agencies are looking to make a difference in the coronavirus crisis, each in their own small way.
Worried expat workers told: 'We're in this together'
Monday 23 March 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Fijian and Filipino contract workers in the Cook Islands have been reassured by the Immigration Ministry that no one will be deported or removed from the country.
Fijian community to meet Govt officials
Sunday 22 March 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
More Fijian tourism workers in the Cook Islands are expected to lose their jobs as a number of other resorts close indefinitely due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Schools are long-closed, children's play dates are on Skype, and restaurants do takeaways only
Saturday 21 March 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
In South Korea last month, Diane McFadzien experienced some of the tightest, most unrelenting quarantine controls in the world. Now she is returning home to her family in Rarotonga with a tough message about the measures we need to protect herself.
'I knew it was crucial that I do my part'
Saturday 21 March 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Fine Tu’itupou Arnold was in Geneva at the start of the month for a Red Cross meeting. Now she has quarantined herself at home to protect her community.
Cook Islander with Covid-19: 'We must take this seriously'
Saturday 21 March 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
In London, body aches, fever and sweats told Luke MacLean-McMahon he had more than just a bad case of the flu.
Q-tips: 'Have plenty to read, watch, and listen to'
Saturday 21 March 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Trevor Pitt returned home last week after attending the Disaster Risk Management and Resilience building conference in Hawaii with Prime Minister Henry Puna. Immediately after landing in Rarotonga, he self-quarantined.
Workers give thanks
Friday 20 March 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Workers representatives have welcomed the decision to protect both local and expat workers in this week’s Covid-19 rescue package.
'We thank them for thinking of our daily living'
Friday 20 March 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
For years they have been vulnerable to inadequate healthcare, low wages, exploitation – but this week, expat workers say they were embraced by Cook Islands people as everyone comes together to combat Covid-19.
School unscathed by floodwaters
Friday 20 March 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Apii Nikao has experienced its worst flooding since the school opened.
The purr-fect travel solution
Friday 20 March 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
When times get tough, you’ve got to be able to improvise.
Rarotonga fuels up island
Tuesday 17 March 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
The fuel tanker Media arrived in the country on Saturday night, on its maiden voyage to Rarotonga.
International pressure for equal rights for gay men
Tuesday 17 March 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Call for all Cook Islanders to voice their support for same-sex law reform in select committee submission.
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