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Easter Monday crash spoils accident free weekend
Tuesday 19 April 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
Hopes of an accident-free Easter were dashed yesterday morning by a minor collision between a motorcyclist and a van, at Tupapa.
Rarotonga drug dealers receive prison sentence
Tuesday 19 April 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
Two people have received prison sentences, while one person has received probation on cannabis-related charges last week in the High Court.
Families compete in series of fun and progressive athletics activities
Tuesday 19 April 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Entertainment, National
The inaugural Carnival Athletics Day was held on Easter Monday afternoon at the National Stadium in Nikao.
Minimum wage under review
Tuesday 19 April 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands minimum wage is currently under review, however, the Prime Minister says businesses would struggle with the added cost if it was to increase.
Party to celebrate ‘Freedom Day’
Saturday 16 April 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Entertainment, National
The Coco House Bros are back again this afternoon from 2pm with their 11th Official Sunset Session beach party at Vaiana’s on the Beach in Nikao.
Niua School prefects accomplish project
Saturday 16 April 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
Niua School prefects show good leadership for the younger students in carrying out a project to help the school.
Visitor arrivals forecast brings hope
Saturday 16 April 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands tourism outlook is looking positive with visitor arrivals forecast to reach two-thirds of 2019 numbers in the coming months.
Incoming passengers no longer need pre-departure Covid test from May 1
Saturday 16 April 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Tourism
Cook Islands Tourism Industry Council has welcomed Cabinet’s decision to waive the requirement of a negative Covid-19 test from incoming passengers.
Plans to decontaminate vessel
Saturday 16 April 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Outer Islands
Shipping company ‘surprised’ with returning crew testing positive for Covid-19 as cases increase to three on Penrhyn island.
Carrying the message of Good Friday
Saturday 16 April 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Due to the Covid-19 Te Marae Ora restrictions a small number of the St Joseph’s Cathedral worshippers gathered at the Ministry of Justice Court House at 9am where they began to walk the 14 Stations of the Cross through town towards the cathedral.
Request declined
Saturday 16 April 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National
Cook Islands Chief Justice declined an application for a victim to read her own impact statement to the man who raped her.
Airline set to drop no jab, no fly policy
Thursday 14 April 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Tourism
Air New Zealand will remove it’s no jab, no fly vaccination policy for international customers including those travelling to and from the Cook Islands from May 1, 2022.
Your guide to Easter long weekend in Raro
Thursday 14 April 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, National
Easter weekend is considered one of the busiest festive periods when people from around the world celebrate one of the greatest Christian religious festivals.
Cultural ministry cancels junior and intermediate annual dance competition
Thursday 14 April 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, National
For the first time in many years, Te Mire Ura Dance Competition for the Junior and Intermediate sections have been cancelled due to lack of entries in the categories.
Covid infected inmates ‘recovered’, case numbers drop
Thursday 14 April 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
All 31 prisoners at Arorangi Prison in Rarotonga that were affected by Covid-19 have now recovered, Te Marae Ora says.
Returning Pa Enua residents exempted from travel ban
Thursday 14 April 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Tourism
Travel exemptions for passengers to the Pa Enua from Rarotonga have been issued to people who are residents and need to return to their respective islands.
Health clinics to operate on reduced hours
Thursday 14 April 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National
The Health Clinics of Rarotonga and Aitutaki will be operating on reduced hours this long weekend, Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health said in a statement.
Health officials to administer Rakahanga vax
Thursday 14 April 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Outer Islands
Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health (TMO) officials will now travel to Rakahanga to administer Covid-19 vaccines instead of around 80 island residents going to Manihiki for their second and booster jabs.
Lady Moana crew test positive for Covid
Thursday 14 April 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National, Outer Islands
Penrhyn yesterday confirmed two cases of Covid-19 after a cargo vessel that visited the island returned to Rarotonga with all crew onboard testing positive for the virus.
Update on NZ and Australia markets
Wednesday 13 April 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Tourism
Cook Islands Tourism Corporation will hold its first Global Breakfast Update tomorrow at the Muri Beach Club Hotel. Graeme West, general manager of the Cook Islands Tourism Corporation for Australasia, will be holding three presentations detailing current activity in the New Zealand and Australia markets, including information on what is planned moving forward to drive […]
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