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80 percent Rarotonga kids receive first dose
Monday 7 February 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National
Close to 80 per cent of Rarotonga’s five to 11 years olds have received their first dose of the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine during the three-day rollout last week.
Second cyclone shelter unveiled
Saturday 5 February 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
The “beautiful” opening of ‘Te Papa o Savaiki Tere’ Cyclone Shelter for Tetautua, Penrhyn was held yesterday morning with approximately 150 people in attendance, says the island’s executive officer Puna Vano.
Preparing for Omicron
Saturday 5 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National
Covid-19 long-hauler, Luke MacLean-McMahon walks 32km around Rarotonga in a bid to get better and prepare himself for being re-infected with the Omicron variant.
Cooks police receive new equipment
Saturday 5 February 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Economy, National
The Cook Islands Police Service yesterday received some new equipment from the Australian government, including a brand new 4 wheel-drive truck, printer, and projector.
Punanga Nui Market ‘buzzing’
Saturday 5 February 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, National
Three weeks on from the border opening, vendor confidence is on the rise at the Punanga Nui Market thanks to the increasing numbers of tourists on Rarotonga and an extended rent-free period for vendors.
Research projects underway to revive crisis-hit Muri lagoon
Saturday 5 February 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Environment, National
A number of research projects are underway to assist with the health and maintenance of the Muri lagoon, with more collaborative work between the government and community groups expected to take place within the coming months.
New directors appointed to CIIC
Friday 4 February 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National
Seven new directors have been appointed to the Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC) Group, announced Prime Minister Mark Brown, who is also the minister responsible for CIIC.
Aitutaki prepares for paediatric Covid vaccine rollout
Friday 4 February 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
Schools on Aitutaki will now start next week on Thursday, February 10, to allow for the Ministry of Health vaccination team to roll out the paediatric Covid-19 vaccine to 5–11-year-olds.
Request to dredge Arutanga Harbour channel approved
Friday 4 February 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, National
Dredging work for the Arutanga Harbour Project in Aitutaki has resumed after approval from relevant environment bodies following concerns from residents over the legality of the work in the harbour basin.
In brief: Court news
Friday 4 February 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A man who has multiple disqualified driving convictions has been told he will only hurt himself and his family if he continues to offend.
One third vaccinated
Friday 4 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National
Just over a third of Rarotonga’s eligible population of 5 to 11-year-olds received the first dose of the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine on day one of the paediatric rollout yesterday.
Celebrating Omoka cyclone shelter
Thursday 3 February 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National
Penrhyn island gathered together to celebrate and welcome guests to the opening of ‘Te Tahua o Tarakore’ Omoka Cyclone Shelter on Tuesday.
Concerns mount over household rubbish dumped in public bins
Thursday 3 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Environment, National
There is ongoing concern over household rubbish being dumped in public bins particularly at Nikao Social Centre which is a hotspot for the issue.
Over 1100 Kiwi tourists visited Cooks in a week
Thursday 3 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
Since the country reopened its border to travellers from New Zealand the flow of visitors into the country has run smoothly, says Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health.
Domestic violence figures still a concern, Police say
Thursday 3 February 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
Police are reporting ongoing concerns about domestic violence only one month into 2022.
Volunteers celebrate World Wetlands Day
Thursday 3 February 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Environment, National
A group dedicated to preserving the Muri Lagoon and surrounding area has taken advantage of World Wetlands Day to push forward with one of its multiple projects.
Reclaiming work in Avatiu’s Vaimutu’uri stream starts
Thursday 3 February 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, National
Contractors have started work on reclaiming the banks of the Vaimutu’uri stream at the Avatiu back road that have been severely eroded by the flash floods late last month.
Measured approach for start of new school term
Thursday 3 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Education, National
Parents have mixed feelings about the new academic year starting on Monday, following an extension of the school holidays to allow children aged five and over to get vaccinated.
Designer and make-up artist in Rarotonga
Wednesday 2 February 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Entertainment, National
Cook Islands News caught up with New Zealand film designer and make-up artist Kelly Mitchell, who is here on Rarotonga.
A magnificent start to the 2022 marlin season
Wednesday 2 February 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, National
The 2022 marlin season has launched a magnificent start to the year, with three of the monster fish landed weighing in at over 200 kilograms each.
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