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First Covid-related death recorded in Cook Islands
Saturday 23 April 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Health, National
The Cook Islands had recorded its first Covid-19 related death.
Covid-19 affected businesses offered financial aid
Saturday 23 April 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Business, National
Small to medium sized Cook Islands businesses who have been affected by Covid-19 are being offered financial assistance.
Tourist fined for indecent act
Saturday 23 April 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Crime, National
A New Zealand tourist who committed an indecent act on a teenager at a resort in the Cook Islands has been convicted and ordered to pay about $1300 in fines and reparations.
Rasmussen struck off the roll of barristers and solicitors
Saturday 23 April 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
Former Cabinet Minister and prominent lawyer Wilkie Rasmussen can no longer be admitted to the High Court after his name was struck off the roll of barristers and solicitors by Chief Justice Sir Hugh Williams QC.
ANZAC Day 2022: Recognising young veterans
Saturday 23 April 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
This year the ANZAC Day theme for the Royal New Zealand Returned Services Association (RSA) is recognizing the “young veterans”, says Pira Wichman, who will represent the organisation and is the guest speaker at the Dawn Service parade on Monday, April 25.
Palmerston blasted by high winds during "strong squall" event
Saturday 23 April 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in National, Weather
Palmerston Island has been hit by a short and sharp blast of high winds causing damage at the northern tip of the island.
Cook Islands suffers biggest GDP contraction in history
Saturday 23 April 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands suffered the largest financial contraction among Pacific member countries in the fiscal year to June 30 2021 - its largest loss on record.
In brief: Court news
Friday 22 April 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National
Police have received a letter of withdrawal from the partner of a man charged with assault on a female.
Aitutaki prepares for Anzac Day services
Friday 22 April 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
People attending the ANZAC Day services in Aitutaki had rapidly declined over the years but organisers are hoping for a better turnout this year.
Marumaru Atua ready to return home to Raro
Friday 22 April 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
After months on dry dock (during cyclone season) at Arutanga harbour in Aitutaki, Vaka Marumaru Atua is back in the water preparing for her return to Rarotonga next weekend.
Covid requirements ‘will be relaxed as cases decline’
Friday 22 April 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National
The daily Covid-19 case numbers continue to decline in Rarotonga and Aitutaki, and the health secretary Bob Williams is hinting at further relaxations of restrictions.
Strong winds, flooding, heavy swell warnings
Friday 22 April 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in National, Weather
Strong winds, flooding and heavy swell warnings are in place across the Southern Cook Islands as unpredictable weather conditions persist.
Lady Moana to the rescue
Friday 22 April 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Along with petrol which the Southern Group island of Mangaia has run out of, more than 100 cartons of chicken and an “old school” type tractor was loaded onto the MV Lady Moana yesterday morning.
Mangaia out of petrol
Friday 22 April 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Outer Islands
Mangaia’s gas stations have run dry of petrol with some workers deciding to go on ‘petrol leave’ because they don’t have enough fuel to get to work.
Mauke ready to tackle Covid-19
Thursday 21 April 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Outer Islands
Officials in Mauke are looking to use community centres as places for people with Covid-19 to isolate.
Cook Islands considers new sea container cleaning system
Thursday 21 April 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
The Sea Container Hygiene System used by Australia and New Zealand as a strategy designed to manage the biosecurity risks associated with sea containers at the port of loading and implementation is being considered in Rarotonga.
Workshop teaches traditional voyaging navigating skills
Thursday 21 April 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
Teaching should and must be taught in Te Reo Maori, says Cook Islands master navigator and captain Peia Patai.
Businesses ‘pay above minimum wage’
Thursday 21 April 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Business, National
There is a need to protect low-income earners but the removal of government work subsidies timed with the slow return of tourism is not ideal for minimum wage reviews, says Cook Islands Chamber of Commerce.
Atiu hopes for ‘return to normal’ after reopening
Thursday 21 April 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Outer Islands
As Atiu and other islands in the Pa Enua begin to open, tourist operators are hoping for a ‘return to normal’.
New speed guns on hold
Thursday 21 April 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
Speed guns donated last month to Cook Islands Police are still not in operation as officers are yet to be ‘certified’ before the devices are deployed.
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