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High-risk and unvaccinated managed separately
Wednesday 2 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National
High-risk and unvaccinated people who contract Covid-19 will be managed separately from the rest of the population to make sure they remain safe.
Concern over simultaneous dengue and Omicron outbreak
Wednesday 2 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National
There is concern over a combined dengue fever and Covid-19 outbreak, says the Ministry of Health boss.
Inflation forecast to soar
Wednesday 2 February 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands is feeling the Covid-19 crunch as inflation is forecast to hit 4 per cent in the 2023/24 year. It follows reports New Zealand’s annual inflation has hit a 30-year high of 5.9 per cent while the impacts are being felt across the Pacific and the rest of the world.
‘Wet and wild’ January
Tuesday 1 February 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in National, Weather
Rarotonga has received nearly twice the average rainfall since the island was hammered by heavy downpours last month.
Muri Night Market back after Covid break
Tuesday 1 February 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Entertainment, National
The popular Muri Night Market was revived on Sunday following a long break and the initial response has exceeded expectations.
‘We will be ready’: TMO
Tuesday 1 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Tupapa-based Kiikii Motel has been set aside as an isolation facility for tourists who get Covid-19 and locals with moderate virus symptoms in need of oxygen as Cook Islands prepares for Omicron invasion.
Government agencies keen to ‘Give a little love’
Tuesday 1 February 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, National
Government agencies will again “Give a little love” on Friday when they kick start their social club fundraiser to support medical referrals who have to travel to New Zealand for further treatment.
Unmasking the emotions
Tuesday 1 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National
Store workers having to wear masks at all times are having mixed feelings, some are feeling safer while others just find them annoying.
Defendant ready to enter plea this month
Tuesday 1 February 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A woman who worked under the former director of the National Environment Service (NES), Nga Puna and facing multiple counts of theft as a servant is set to enter a plea this month.
Global Environment Facility (GEF) workshop gets underway
Monday 31 January 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Environment, National
Government officials, staff, and stakeholders have gathered at The Edgewater Resort on Thursday for the Global Environment Facility (GEF) workshop.
Expanding horizons
Monday 31 January 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Education, National
Olivia Eyles has swapped the shores of Otago for the shores of Rarotonga in seeking to enlighten the education of others.
Grateful for the support
Monday 31 January 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Weather
Brutal winds and torrential rain in the early hours of Saturday morning over a week ago sounded like ‘planes flying over dropping bombs’, says Kavera resident Tabitha Ahsin, who lost the roof of her home that night.
In brief: Court news
Monday 31 January 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A man facing multiple charges has questioned his bail conditions in choosing to defend himself.
Health ministry gears up for paediatric Covid vax rollout
Monday 31 January 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health, National
Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health will start the paediatric roll-out of the Covid-19 Pfizer vaccine for children aged 5 to 11 years olds from Thursday.
Steady flow of people as vaccination rollout resumes
Saturday 29 January 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National
There was a steady flow of people coming to get their first, second and third booster dose of the Covid-19 Pfizer vaccination yesterday.
Poor turnout for island wide clean up operation
Saturday 29 January 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, National
There was a disappointing and poor turnout of non-essential public servants for the island wide clean up campaign yesterday.
Market reopens with appropriate health measures
Saturday 29 January 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, National
The Punanga Nui Market (PNM) will be open for vendors, customers, visitors, and the general public today with appropriate Covid-related public health measures in place.
Complaint against arrest procedures
Saturday 29 January 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Crime, National
Denied contact to a lawyer after his arrest and the failure of police to press charges within 24 hours were among claims Quinton Schofield made in a letter of complaint to the Office of the Ombudsman.
Aitutaki cannabis accused arrested for breaching bail
Saturday 29 January 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
Eight people arrested and charged following the bust of a commercial sized cannabis operation on Aitutaki have made a second appearance in court.
Travellers advised to be vigilant
Saturday 29 January 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in National, Tourism
Travellers heading to the Cook Islands, including returning residents, are being reminded to check the details on their Covid-19 test certificates to ensure they fall within the required 48-hour pre-departure window.
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