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First Covid-19 case activates Titikaveka Puna
Tuesday 15 February 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The Titikaveka Emergency Operation Centre (EOC) or Puna was activated on Sunday, shortly after the first positive Covid-19 community case was announced.
New mental health facility to cost $1m
Tuesday 15 February 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Health, National
Rarotonga’s long-awaited mental health facility is set to cost $1 million.
No further Covid-19 cases from over 300 tests
Tuesday 15 February 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National
No further Covid-19 cases have been detected in Rarotonga from over 300 tests carried out at the Terevete Park testing station yesterday.
Community transmission leaves parents concerned
Tuesday 15 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Education, National
Local Covid-19 community transmission has left some parents concerned for their children’s wellbeing but schools have since added extra safety measures.
Locations of interest
Monday 14 February 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National
The Ministry of health have announced the following locations of interest which includes a number of bars and nightclubs, eateries, a bank and supermarket.
Photographer opens Muri gallery
Monday 14 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Business, National
International award-winning photographer, Charlotte Piho officially opened her new gallery in Muri on Friday night.
Man facing charges following Panama crash
Monday 14 February 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Crime, National
A 43-year-old man is facing charges as a result of a crash in Panama in the early hours of Sunday morning.
Following her passion for flowers
Monday 14 February 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local, National
A Rarotonga-based florist is hoping this year’s Valentine’s day will give her emerging business the exposure it needs on the island.
In brief: Court news
Monday 14 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National
A man has pleaded guilty to careless driving and failing to report an accident in the Criminal Court at Avarua.
Late notice ‘unacceptable’
Monday 14 February 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National
Calls have been made for government agencies to disseminate Covid-19 related information in a timely manner to avoid further spread of the virus.
Cooks brace as first Covid-19 case reaches community
Monday 14 February 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands last night reported its first Covid-19 community case, bringing an end to the country’s two-year Covid-19 free run.
Cook Islands records first Covid-19 community case
Sunday 13 February 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National
A New Zealand visitor who arrived into the Cook Islands this week has tested positive for Covid-19 early today.
Work lost on Empire Bridge construction due to bad weather
Sunday 13 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
A week of work was lost on the Empire Bridge construction due to workers dealing with bad weather, says contractor Land Holdings’ representative John Batty.
Omicron threat: Locations of interest
Saturday 12 February 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National
Following on from Prime Minister Mark Brown’s statement earlier today, Te Marae Ora can confirm PCR COVID-19 tests have been carried out on 31 potential close contacts.
Omicron ‘likely in our community’, says PM Brown
Saturday 12 February 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National
A person who tested positive for Omicron in New Zealand was in Rarotonga earlier this week and ‘likely infectious’ while on the island.
Seabed licence conditions to be made public
Saturday 12 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Full exploration licence conditions will be made available to the public if companies are awarded a seabed exploration licence.
Renowned academic's work to be digitised
Saturday 12 February 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
The work of a leading Cook Islands academic who left behind a legacy of research is to be digitised.
In brief: Court news
Saturday 12 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National
Joseph Ahiao and Matatia Tewhare both pleaded guilty to fighting in a public place in the early hours of New Year’s Day.
‘Vote with your brains’
Saturday 12 February 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
Former members of Parliament have a blunt message for voters as the nation enters election year.
Pa Enua schools ready to ‘ride the waves’
Saturday 12 February 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
The 2022 academic year started this week with a cloud of uncertainty hovering over the future of the school term from the threat of Covid-19 making its way into the country.
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