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Covid-19 testing available during Easter weekend
Wednesday 13 April 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National
Testing stations for Covid-19 will remain open over the Easter break, as Te Marae Ora reports a “flattening of the curve”.
Rise in isolation breaches raise concern
Wednesday 13 April 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National
Police say they are continuing to get reports of isolation breaches but so far nobody has been convicted.
Man jailed for machete attack
Wednesday 13 April 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National
A man has been sentenced to nine months in prison and 12 months of probation for assaulting his partner three times, using a machete in at least one of the assaults.
‘Walk in’ volunteers help deliver welfare packages
Wednesday 13 April 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
The Cook Islands Red Cross Society has been grateful for several “walk in” volunteers who have helped with the ongoing delivery of Covid-19 welfare packages.
Churches prepare for Easter weekend services
Wednesday 13 April 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
As part of the Easter church services this long weekend, the St Joseph’s Cathedral Church will conduct two Stations of the Cross devotions, both starting at 9am.
New night market draws crowd
Wednesday 13 April 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Entertainment, National
One of Rarotonga’s most popular eco-tour businesses has launched a new night market in Arorangi.
Stranded families left to fend for themselves
Wednesday 13 April 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Outer Islands
People left stranded on Rakahanga after the vessel that was supposed to bring them back to Rarotonga ran aground on Manihiki late last month, will have to find their way back to the main island.
From plantation to plate
Tuesday 12 April 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Taro growers in Rarotonga are looking forward to confirmation of a new export venture that will allow them to sell their harvest in New Zealand.
Pa Enua prepares for border reopening
Tuesday 12 April 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Outer Islands
Leaders in the Pa Enua (outer islands) could soon be cautiously welcoming back tourists.
‘Covid-19 will be with us forever in some variant’
Tuesday 12 April 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National
As Covid-19 case numbers in Rarotonga begin to “level off”, a public health advisor is warning that the disease could become “part of the burden of illnesses” forever.
Firefighters come to Te Marae Ora’s rescue
Tuesday 12 April 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Puaikura Volunteer Fire Brigade members have been assisting Te Marae Ora (TMO) Ministry of Health first responders for the past month.
Businesses ready to recruit
Tuesday 12 April 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
The announcement of migrant workers from Fiji has come as welcome news to staff strapped Cook Islands businesses that are heading into peak tourism season.
Ports Authority acquires new tug boat to help bring in larger vessels
Tuesday 12 April 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The sleek new Ports Authority tug boat measuring about 12 metres in length and six metres wide has been undergoing sea trials at Avatiu Harbour yesterday.
A tribute to gracious woman of faith: Susau Etika Jane Strickland
Monday 11 April 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Ö’hön ta Susau Etika Jane Strickland QSM passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 17, 2022, surrounded by family at her home in Auckland, New Zealand.
Driver escapes injury
Monday 11 April 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
Drink driving offences and motor vehicle crashes dominate the complaints Police have received so far this month after dealing with record breaking dog complaints in March.
Telco launches new internet service, extends reach
Monday 11 April 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Business, National
Customers residing in areas that have very limited or no access to Vodafone Cook Islands’ infrastructure that delivers their broadband service will benefit the most from their new product.
‘Few jobs’ remain to fully complete Empire Bridge
Monday 11 April 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
Rarotonga’s Empire Bridge has been used by traffic for the last week and only a few jobs remain until it's fully complete.
Rakahanga ‘vax crossing’ on hold, says Opposition leader
Monday 11 April 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Outer Islands
People on Rakahanga will likely no longer need to travel to Manihiki for their Covid-19 vaccines, after a meeting last week held between Rakahanga Member of Parliament Tina Browne, the Ministry of Transport and Crown Law to discuss the matter.
Freight support for local exporters
Monday 11 April 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands exporters have the opportunity to apply for Pacific Trade Invest (PTI) Australia’s Covid-19 Freight Assistance Package.
Cook Islands pole club fetches $72,000
Monday 11 April 2022 | Written by Cameron Scott | Published in Culture, National
An early Cook Islands ironwood pole club (akatara) with an estimated price of £30-40 ($57-$76), sold for a whopping £38,000 ($NZ72,123) when it was auctioned in England early this month.
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