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MOU seals agreement to co-manage sporting facilities
Friday 4 March 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed between the Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC) and the Cook Islands Sport and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) last year, agreeing to co-manage the National Stadium and Sports Arena is now in operation.
Infringement notices ‘bizarre’
Friday 4 March 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
Prime Minister and Police Minister Mark Brown has weighed in on the handling of minor traffic infringement notices, labelling the process “bizarre”.
In brief: Court news
Friday 4 March 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National
Edwin Singh pleaded guilty to careless driving on Friday last week after the charge was reduced from careless driving causing injury.
Covid cases up to 84, close contact quarantine ends
Friday 4 March 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National
As of yesterday, close Covid-19 contacts are no longer required to spend seven days in self-quarantine.
Further border opening will be in line with NZ, says PM
Friday 4 March 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands is planning to open its border to the rest of the world and ‘get back into business as soon as possible’ regardless of Omicron.
Te Kukupa farewelled one last time
Thursday 3 March 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
Rapid antigen tests, a Bible reading from Exodus, and a brief promotion ceremony were the order of the day as police patrol boat, Te Kukupa pushed out from its Avatiu mooring for the last time.
Inconsistent advice leaves Raro resident exasperated
Thursday 3 March 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, Local, National
A Rarotonga man, who is a close contact of a Covid-19 positive case, says inconsistent information from Te Marae Ora health ministry staff has left him feeling exasperated.
Facebook scam promotes online Cook Islands driver licence sales
Thursday 3 March 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
An online scam claims people can get a Cook Islands driver licence without sitting a test.
Dangerous driver avoids loss of licence for ‘wheel stands’
Thursday 3 March 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A 22-year-old man has escaped losing his driver licence following a conviction for dangerous driving.
A piece of trash a day could change the world
Thursday 3 March 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, National
In half of an hour, 410 pieces of carelessly discarded trash was collected along the main road and sea side area at Avatiu’s western harbour.
Pa Enua travel except Aitutaki remains closed
Thursday 3 March 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Outer Islands
Passenger travel to Aitutaki remains open while the rest of the Pa Enua (Outer Islands) will stay suspended until midnight Sunday.
Covid-19 ‘stocktake’: PM Brown explains reason behind mass testing
Thursday 3 March 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National
Cook Islands should have an accurate idea of how many positive cases are lying undetected in the community today following yesterday’s mass testing.
Man pleads guilty to assault and carrying offensive weapon charges
Wednesday 2 March 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National
A man has entered guilty pleas to carrying an offensive weapon and three counts of male assaults female in the High Court at Avarua.
Prefects – a voice for all students
Wednesday 2 March 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
For the first time, the Tereora College ‘Student Leaders Investiture’ was held without the huge presence of the school students, families, friends and the towers of abundant of scented ei that usually adorn the prefects.
Jetstar halts Raro flights for three months
Wednesday 2 March 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
Jetstar has cancelled all flights on its trans-Tasman and Rarotonga routes for the next three months.
Food parcels for homes affected by Covid-19
Wednesday 2 March 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Since the first positive Covid-19 case was announced in February, more than 25 food parcels have been packed and distributed to affected residential households on Rarotonga.
Secretary of Health asks everyone to get tested
Wednesday 2 March 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National
Secretary of Health Bob Williams has called on everyone in Rarotonga to get tested as Covid-19 numbers climb by 11 bringing the total number of cases to 53.
Cannabis accused gets letter of support from Aitutaki MP
Wednesday 2 March 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National
A man arrested and charged with dealing cannabis has received letters of support from a Member of Parliament, a former Cabinet Minister and a doctor.
Thorp wins popular fishing contest
Tuesday 1 March 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Cameron Thorp won the 2022 Gordon Murray Memorial Fishing Tournament after landing a 183.6kg Blue Marlin – the heaviest fish of the tournament – and an impressive catch of 165kg in the aggregate section.
Top cop ‘will not debate policing in public arena’
Tuesday 1 March 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
High profile Cook Islands lawyer Mark Short says Police Commissioner James Keenan is reviewing all areas of policing following concerns of the handling of minor traffic infringements but police media remain tight lipped.
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