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‘Be informed, be prepared’
Tuesday 5 April 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Over 600 positive cases of Covid-19 have been recorded with the Tupapa Maraerenga Puna Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) who are also responsible for monitoring the village of Takuvaine through to Karekare in Upper Tupapa.
Red Cross delivers over 850 government funded welfare packages
Tuesday 5 April 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National
Close to 900 welfare packages have been delivered to isolating and quarantining families since the Covid-19 pandemic began.
Shortage of manpower amid rising Covid cases
Monday 4 April 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
As Covid progresses with more people becoming infected, one of the challenges the Murienua Puna Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) is faced with is the ‘shortage of manpower’.
Be proud of te reo Maori
Saturday 2 April 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Ngatamaine Teaka began speaking Cook Islands Maori from a very young age, she is comfortable conversing in the language and encourages other kids to “learn your Maori language and be proud of it”.
Gibraltar teen wants your unused licence plates
Friday 1 April 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Local, National
A student living in Gibraltar is hoping to add a few more licence plates to his worldly collection and is seeking some from the Cook Islands.
Titikaveka Puna overwhelmed by surging Covid-19 cases
Friday 1 April 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
From the 79 Covid RAT tests conducted yesterday at the Titikaveka Puna Emergency Operations Centre (EOC), 17 returned a positive result bringing the total number of those who have tested positive so far to 123.
New Empire Bridge opens to traffic
Friday 1 April 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National
The new Empire Bridge is now complete and has opened nearly a month ahead of schedule.
‘Sauce Boyz’ win NZ battle of the drums event
Thursday 31 March 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The riveting pounding of cultural drums echoed throughout the Manihiki Hall in Auckland, New Zealand over the weekend.
Kitesurfers upskill, put wind in their sails
Thursday 31 March 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
For most residents being in a bubble in the Cook Islands was a blessing and one of the best places in the world to be in during the Covid-19 related border closure.
Are Pa Metua ready to welcome back members
Thursday 31 March 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The newly-built Are Pa Metua is set to resume its services but members will have to undergo a Rapid Antigen Testing (RAT) test and health check prior to the start of their gatherings at the Punanga Nui Market centre.
Cooks in the fight for transgender equality
Thursday 31 March 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
Cook Islands is among the region’s sexual and gender diversity network calling on Pacific Islanders to fight for full equality for all transgender people.
Locals embrace new food-delivery service
Wednesday 30 March 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Local, National
A new food-delivery service has taken off in Rarotonga.
Empire Bridge undergoes final testing
Wednesday 30 March 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Final tests to ensure the join between the new Empire Bridge and the road leading up to it is strong enough before its seal have been conducted by engineers.
Savage Barbecue compete with NZ’s finest
Tuesday 29 March 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Cook Islands barbecue team, “Savage Barbecue” competed next to Blood Sweat and Beers, Coal Kids and the Four Sauceman, in the Tai Tokerau Low and Slow in Northland New Zealand.
Visitor left injured after dog attack
Tuesday 29 March 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
A Kiwi visitor to Rarotonga says it’s only a matter of time before someone is seriously injured or killed following a dog attack which left him bitten, grazed and bruised.
Putting best foot forward
Monday 28 March 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
The inaugural sport shoe drive launched by the Cook Islands Sports National and Olympic Committee (CISNOC) last month is gaining momentum.
Rebuild and reimagine our country as true home for Cook Islanders: Pa Ariki
Monday 28 March 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
A paramount chief is saddened by the continued departure of Cook Islanders choosing to relocate to New Zealand and Australia since the start of the global Covid-19 pandemic.
Eye-catching mural turns heads
Saturday 26 March 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The bright eye-catching Marae Moana mural at the Nikao Seawall keeps turning heads.
Cook Islands Voyaging Society sets new course
Friday 25 March 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Makea George Karika Ariki is the new patron of the Cook Islands Voyaging Society Inc. This was confirmed at the organisation’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) that was held on Tuesday night.
Te Kukupa crew settle in to new training regime
Friday 25 March 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
Te Kukupa crew members have settled into their new training regime in Perth a month after they sailed from the Cook Islands.
