National
Optimistic about the future
Tuesday 8 March 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Cook Islands National Council of Women president, Vaine Wichman says celebrating the achievements of our women through International Women’s Day, which will be marked here today, makes her more optimistic about the future.
‘Understanding rainfall and being better prepared’
Tuesday 8 March 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in National, Weather
Cook Islands authorities are undertaking training to better understand and interpret seasonal extreme rainfall and its impacts.
Growing co-operation with India
Tuesday 8 March 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National
India’s High Commissioner to the Cook Islands Muktesh Pardeshi is in Rarotonga this week to present his letters of credence and talk future co-operation with the Government.
PM seeking legal cost among cases in High Court
Tuesday 8 March 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National
Two jury trials and the Prime Minister seeking application for costs involving last year’s failed Citizens Against Corruption matter are some of the cases that will appear in the High Court over the next three weeks.
Fire destroys Titikaveka home
Tuesday 8 March 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
A Rarotonga mother of six has been hailed a hero after rushing into a blazing inferno to rescue her son.
Aitutaki records first Covid-19 case
Tuesday 8 March 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National
Aitutaki recorded its first Covid-19 case – one of the nine new cases detected yesterday – bringing the total number of Omicron variant cases to 141.
Queen’s Baton journey continues throughout Cooks
Monday 7 March 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s Baton for the Commonwealth Games will spend an hour from 9am to 10am at the Punanga Nui Market for anyone who wants to take a closer look.
Man released from custody despite appeal from Probation
Monday 7 March 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
Ngametua Tiatoa appeared in the Criminal Court on Thursday last week where he was represented by lawyer Norman George.
Record number of new cases detected
Monday 7 March 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National
Thirty-seven new cases of Covid-19 were detected over the weekend, bringing the total number of cases to 132 with 123 still active.
Ministry of Health confirms additional isolation facilities
Monday 7 March 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National
Tourist accommodation in Aitutaki and Rarotonga will be turned into Covid-19 isolation facilities if the Ministry of Health is in need.
'Do the mahi, get the treats'
Monday 7 March 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Eighteen-year-old Heath Mokoroa-Heather was inducted as one of the 24 hostel and school prefects at the Sacred Hearts Boys College (SHC) in Auckland, New Zealand a week ago.
Manihiki student leaders pledge ‘to do their very best’
Saturday 5 March 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
The Manihiki schools of Ruamanu and Tukao held a combined prefect investiture ceremony earlier this week hosted by Tauhunu.
Young leaders advised to do their best
Saturday 5 March 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
Apii Rutaki held its prefect investiture ceremony under strict Te Marae Ora Covid-19 restrictions which saw the newly inducted student leaders pin their badges onto their uniforms.
New cops represent cultural diverseness
Saturday 5 March 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
The first intake of new police officers in two years have graduated, including an historic first for the service, in which non-Cook Islands nationals have been welcomed.
Tereora College to inspire future leaders
Saturday 5 March 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
Tereora College student leaders’ investiture was held last Friday at the Princess Anne Hall with limited attendance in line with the present Covid-19 Te Marae Ora regulations.
RAT sessions for nominated health officers
Saturday 5 March 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National
Over four sessions in two days, 69 nominated Covid-19 health and safety officers participated in Te Marae Ora’s Rapid Antigen Testing (R.A.T) trainings.
In brief: Court news
Saturday 5 March 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A woman charged with careless driving has been discharged without conviction following reparation payments.
Grieving from a distance
Saturday 5 March 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local, National
A Rarotonga family in quarantine after contracting Covid-19 last week was unable to give a proper farewell to their fallen wife, mother and grandmother.
35 cases from more than 4000 tests: PM
Saturday 5 March 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National
Eleven more Covid-19 community cases were detected in Rarotonga yesterday bringing the total to 95.
Drink driving accused changes plea on advice of JP
Friday 4 March 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
A man facing charges of reckless and drink driving has reversed his guilty plea on the advice of a Justice of the Peace.
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