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Court session cancelled due to technical issues
Monday 21 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National
Technical difficulties meant Friday’s High Court session in Avarua was cancelled.
Iconic eatery ready to serve from a new location
Monday 21 February 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Business, National
A landmark eatery on Rarotonga which was forced to close its doors last month has reopened at a temporary site.
No new Covid-19 cases reported
Monday 21 February 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health, National
There were no new Covid-19 cases recorded over the weekend with over 1000 tests carried out last week returning negative, except the four positive cases.
Companies plan to start seabed survey ‘later in the year’
Monday 21 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Environment, National
The three companies who have been awarded the Cook Islands seabed exploration licences are pleased with the progress but wary of another major hurdle – Covid-19 pandemic – as they plan exploration works.
Apii Takitumu ‘paddling with pride’
Saturday 19 February 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
A special ceremony was held yesterday to celebrate the investiture of Apii Takitumu’s first ever head boy and head girl.
Understanding the impacts of climate change
Saturday 19 February 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Environment, National
Cook Islands is “well positioned” in terms of climate change, but there is more detailed work ahead to understand its impacts on the nation.
Joseph reappointed head of Corrective Services ministry
Saturday 19 February 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National
Teokotai Joseph has been re-appointed as the Secretary for the Ministry of Corrective Services for a second three-year term.
Tourism arrivals in January ‘good start’
Saturday 19 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands recorded 3712 visitors last month following the border reopening on January 13, 2022.
Aitutaki border reopening brings smiles
Saturday 19 February 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
Aitutaki’s Tropicool Tours and Transfers owner Nane Herman Purea and happy tourists “smile with their eyes” at the reopening of the island’s border to passengers from Rarotonga on Thursday.
Pa Enua border closure extended
Saturday 19 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Outer Islands
Travel between Rarotonga and the Pa Enua, except Aitutaki, is suspended until Wednesday next week, while a decision on the Aitutaki border is yet to be made.
Responding to Covid-19 in the community
Friday 18 February 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, National
Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health (TMO) has prioritised working with the 10 Puna on Rarotonga (including one Puna in Aitutaki), in an effort to provide health and work programmes aimed at responding to Covid-19.
Hosking reappointed Ministry of Transport head
Friday 18 February 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National
Safety and security regulatory oversight of aviation, maritime, land transport, dangerous goods and hazardous materials, and the Cook Islands Meteorological Services will be key focus of the reappointed Secretary of Transport.
Man pleads guilty to assault charges
Friday 18 February 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A probation report has been ordered for a man facing a raft of domestic related charges and breaching police safety orders.
In brief: Court News
Friday 18 February 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
Motorcyclist Aisake Fimone was found to have 800 micrograms (mcg) of alcohol per litre of breath when he was stopped and breathalysed on December 3, 2021.
Student leaders ready for challenge
Friday 18 February 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
St Joseph’s Primary head girl, Raya Pirangi and head boy, Henrymichael Williams were both “really happy” to be selected as the school’s new leaders for the 2022 academic year.
Dream destination wedding turns into horrific nightmare
Friday 18 February 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
All hopes of a Kiwi tourist couple being married on Rarotonga were dashed after a session of heavy drinking led to assault.
Covid-19: Cooks record fourth community case
Friday 18 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National
Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health yesterday recorded the country’s fourth Covid-19 community case at the Rarotonga airport testing facility.
Driving behaviour presenting ‘unnecessary stress’, say Police
Friday 18 February 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
Police are concerned that the driving behaviour on Rarotonga is presenting unnecessary stress on frontline medical efforts, especially as Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health deals with the ongoing pressures of Covid-19 infections and testing.
Covid-19: Fourth case recorded
Thursday 17 February 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National
The Cook Islands has recorded its fourth Covid-19 case, says a statement from Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health.
Pledge to promote inclusion
Thursday 17 February 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The Pride Pledge Cook Islands programme – an initiative for a safe and inclusive workplace for all – launched on Tuesday evening, was declared a “milestone moment” for the organisation.
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