National
IT system changes behind isolation income support delays: Metcalfe
Friday 18 March 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
The delay in getting Government’s isolation income support operational has been attributed to IT system changes.
Raro fuel prices drop, Aitutaki’s up by 25c a litre
Friday 18 March 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
The new maximum retail fuel prices have made petrol on Rarotonga cheaper but more expensive for people on Aitutaki.
Government drops costly pre-departure test
Friday 18 March 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Tourism
Visitors travelling to the Cook Islands will no longer need to undertake the expensive Covid-19 PCR pre-departure tests costing $250 each.
Covid cases cross 600-mark with 580 close contacts in quarantine
Friday 18 March 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National
There have now been more than 600 recorded cases of Covid-19 in the Cook Islands.
Celebrating St Patrick’s Day
Friday 18 March 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Local, National
A number of local residents turned out to celebrate St Patrick’s Day this year down at the Returned Serviceman Association (RSA).
‘Debate about current laws play no part in sentencing’
Friday 18 March 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
A father of three has been jailed for nine months after being found with eight cannabis plants.
Nikao seawall takes shape
Thursday 17 March 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National
The team behind a massive sea wall mural in Rarotonga hope it will be complete within the next few months.
Tourist arrivals drop in February due to Covid-19
Thursday 17 March 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
Visitor numbers in the Cook Islands dropped in February by 466 people compared to arrivals in January when the quarantine free travel with New Zealand resumed.
Autism Cook Islands gears up for awareness month
Thursday 17 March 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Autism Cook Islands will celebrate autism awareness next month with the fourth annual blue day on April 8 along with other activities.
Community urged to get tested as Covid numbers down
Thursday 17 March 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National
The number of Covid-19 cases in the Cook Islands has now passed 500, but public health experts are expecting many more to come.
Teething problems with isolation income support
Thursday 17 March 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
The delay in getting Government’s isolation income support operational can affect smaller businesses in the community, especially those who have to ‘close shop’ completely due to Covid-19 related isolation needs.
Government to consider relaxing Covid-19 isolating rules for essential workers
Thursday 17 March 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National
Relaxation of Covid-19 isolating rules for essential workers in the Cook Islands could be coming shortly.
Man found not guilty in aggravated robbery case
Thursday 17 March 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A man charged with aggravated robbery has been found not guilty following a three-day jury trial.
‘With sincere love and Jesus you go’
Wednesday 16 March 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
Diocesan Bishop Tutai and Mother Patricia Ann Pere, who is also known as Mama Pere, have fare-welled two of their beloved missionary warriors this week.
Increase in crashes attributed to return of tourism
Wednesday 16 March 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
Motor vehicle crashes on Rarotonga have jumped significantly in the past 12 months with the return of tourism being tagged as the contributing factor.
Home learning for senior students
Wednesday 16 March 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Education, National
Tereora College senior students have moved to home-based learning because too many school staff are in isolation.
Crown witnesses give evidence on second day of jury trial
Wednesday 16 March 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National
Crown and defence presented the last witnesses at the jury trial of a man accused of being the getaway driver in the 2021 aggravated robbery of the Woo Store.
Record daily total of Covid-19 cases
Wednesday 16 March 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National
Cook Islands has experienced its single-highest day of Covid-19 cases, as the pandemic makes its way through the island nation.
Bread price hike expected due to pressure on global wheat supply
Wednesday 16 March 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
Consumers could face major increases to the price of bread, as bakeries deal with the flow-on effects of supply chain issues from Covid-19 and Russia’s conflict with Ukraine.
Cooks to reopen to Australia
Wednesday 16 March 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Tourism
Cook Islands will reopen to Australia on April 12 and will open to the rest of the world on May 1 which is in line with New Zealand.
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