National
Pa Enua borders to reopen
Tuesday 22 March 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Tourism
The Pa Enua borders remain closed until the end of the month to contain the spread of Covid-19 to just Rarotonga and Aitutaki, however, a local resort owner is disappointed with the call.
Kiwi visitors use isolation time to help out SPCA
Tuesday 22 March 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
A group of Kiwi visitors stranded on Rarotonga because of Covid-19 are using their isolation time to help others.
Application for costs hearing goes ahead in long running case involving PM
Tuesday 22 March 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
An application for costs hearing involving Prime Minister Mark Brown, former prime minister Henry Puna, Teokotai Noo George and Paul Allsworth got underway at the High Court in Avarua on Monday.
Students honour World Down Syndrome Day
Tuesday 22 March 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Nukutere College yesterday held a mufti day in support of the World Down Syndrome Day.
Arorangi Prison inmates and staff members test positive for Omicron
Tuesday 22 March 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National
Several prisoners at Arorangi Prison and staff members have tested positive for Omicron, Prime Minister Mark Brown announced last night.
‘Hundreds of transactions’ involved in police fraud case
Monday 21 March 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
Three people accused of stealing from the police will have their day in court in June.
Bailed denied
Monday 21 March 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A man facing multiple drug dealing charges has been denied bail despite pleas from his lawyer that he faces a lengthy wait for a trial.
Departure cards re-introduced
Monday 21 March 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National, Tourism
Government is hoping the reintroduction of departure cards will help in responding to depopulation and labour force loss exacerbated by Covid impact.
Staycation to stay afloat
Monday 21 March 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
Two of Rarotonga’s largest resorts have extended staycation deals as the sector struggles with mounting costs.
Covid-19 cases cross 700-mark
Monday 21 March 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National
The total number of Covid-19 cases in the Cook Islands have crossed the 700-mark.
Two-year probation for indecent assault
Monday 21 March 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A man who indecently assaulted his relative has been told he has little motivation to take responsibility for his actions.
‘Rest in peace’
Monday 21 March 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
The family of the two missing fishermen, Toru Ariki Miri and Tekou Enua Tipene, held a special farewell service at Rutaki Beach over the weekend.
Term one swimming lessons underway
Saturday 19 March 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Apii Te Uki Ou, Nikao, Takitimu, Papaaroa and Rutaki are taking part in swimming lessons this school term.
Home at last for elderlies
Saturday 19 March 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
The Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC), in conjunction with the Ministry of Internal Affairs (INTAFF), held the official opening of the new Are Pa Metua building at the Punanga Nui Market yesterday.
Plea for wage subsidy extension from ‘desperate’ tourism sector
Saturday 19 March 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands businesses are pleading with the Government to continue with the wage subsidy scheme beyond the end of March, with one business saying to end it now would ‘cut them off at the knees’.
Government plans to free up essential workers in isolation
Saturday 19 March 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Business, National
Household contacts may be able to work in the future by taking daily Rapid Antigen Tests (RAT) prior to going to work, says Prime Minister Mark Brown.
Mangaia’s first twins born in 20 years
Saturday 19 March 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
A Mangaian mother gave birth to twin baby girls last Saturday, March 12 – the first twins born on the island in over 20 years.
Cannabis accused bailed to Aitutaki
Saturday 19 March 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
An Aitutaki man facing drugs charges has been released from custody so he can return to the island.
Businesses concerned for livelihood
Saturday 19 March 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Business, National
As the wage subsidy scheme draws to a close this month in Rarotonga and Aitutaki, business owners get concerned for their livelihood.
Rape accused remains on Mangaia as Crown looks to oppose bail
Saturday 19 March 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A man facing a raft of indecency charges involving a child remains on Mangaia as the Crown seeks to resolve the matter.
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