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Over 600 Rapid Antigen Testing officers certified
Thursday 31 March 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National
A decent number of 613 individuals from Rarotonga and Aitutaki have completed the RAT (Rapid Antigen Test) practical trainings and are now certified Covid-19 Health and Safety Officers.
Kitesurfers upskill, put wind in their sails
Thursday 31 March 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
For most residents being in a bubble in the Cook Islands was a blessing and one of the best places in the world to be in during the Covid-19 related border closure.
Are Pa Metua ready to welcome back members
Thursday 31 March 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The newly-built Are Pa Metua is set to resume its services but members will have to undergo a Rapid Antigen Testing (RAT) test and health check prior to the start of their gatherings at the Punanga Nui Market centre.
Pressure on public service
Thursday 31 March 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
Covid-19 numbers continue to climb, putting pressure on all aspects of the public service, forcing Ministries to job share in order for the health services to keep afloat.
Cooks in the fight for transgender equality
Thursday 31 March 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
Cook Islands is among the region’s sexual and gender diversity network calling on Pacific Islanders to fight for full equality for all transgender people.
Police investigating motor vehicle and cyclist crash
Thursday 31 March 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National
A cyclist and a motorist were sent to hospital after an incident at the seawall in Nikao on the same day police were training with new road safety equipment.
Fishing delight with the return of ‘big eyed scad’
Wednesday 30 March 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Outer Islands
Aitutaki fishers got the chance of catching the unusual “big eyed scad” over the past week, with some people fishing morning to night.
Locals embrace new food-delivery service
Wednesday 30 March 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Local, National
A new food-delivery service has taken off in Rarotonga.
Prime Minister wants “more governance” before calling election
Wednesday 30 March 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown remains cagey about setting an election date, but opposition MPs are predicting it will be the latest time possible.
Covid-19 numbers hit new peak in Rarotonga, Aitutaki
Wednesday 30 March 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National
Covid-19 has returned to Aitutaki just one day after all cases had recovered.
New speed guns and motorcycles for Cook Islands Police
Wednesday 30 March 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
Three laser speed guns and five motorcycles have been presented to the Cook Islands to replace malfunctioning and outdated equipment.
Empire Bridge undergoes final testing
Wednesday 30 March 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Final tests to ensure the join between the new Empire Bridge and the road leading up to it is strong enough before its seal have been conducted by engineers.
New traps to survey Dengue mozzies
Wednesday 30 March 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National
New mosquito traps have been placed and surveys in the community will be conducted to understand the local mosquito population and the impact of Dengue on health and the economy of the country.
Immigration staff told to use common sense and initiative
Wednesday 30 March 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National
Common sense and initiative should have been used by Immigration staff when they closed to the public after numerous staff members returned positive for Covid-19 says Public Service Commissioner Carl Hunter.
Savage Barbecue compete with NZ’s finest
Tuesday 29 March 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Cook Islands barbecue team, “Savage Barbecue” competed next to Blood Sweat and Beers, Coal Kids and the Four Sauceman, in the Tai Tokerau Low and Slow in Northland New Zealand.
Plans to return subsidised Los Angeles, Sydney flights
Tuesday 29 March 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Tourism
Subsidised Los Angeles and Sydney flights under the airline underwrite programme are likely to return later in the year.
Pitt stood down as BTIB chairman
Tuesday 29 March 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Business, National
George Pitt has been stood down from his role as chairman of the board for the Business Trade and Investment Board.
Aitutaki Covid-19 free
Tuesday 29 March 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National
All five cases of Covid-19 on Aitutaki have now recovered, while the number of cases in the Cook Islands has climbed over 1500.
Pa Enua travel set to resume
Tuesday 29 March 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Tourism
The Cook Islands Government has set a nominal date for travel to return to Pa Enua of April 18 for the Southern Group islands and April 25 for the Northern Group.
Visitor left injured after dog attack
Tuesday 29 March 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
A Kiwi visitor to Rarotonga says it’s only a matter of time before someone is seriously injured or killed following a dog attack which left him bitten, grazed and bruised.
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