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Eel behind recent ciguatera cases
Tuesday 25 January 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Health, National
There have been two recent cases of ciguatera in Rarotonga – both diagnosed after people consumed eel.
Resident ‘lucky’ to escape damage from flash flood
Tuesday 25 January 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Weather
Extreme flash floods on Friday from tropical depression TD05F affected low lying areas, wetlands and surrounding properties around Rarotonga. Affected residents were yesterday assessing the damage, some thankful the water did not enter their homes.
Cook Islands Aussies gear up for Australia Day
Tuesday 25 January 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, National
The worst of the tropical depression TD05F has passed by and after a big clean-up of clearing sand and debris yesterday morning, Vaiana’s Bar and Bistro is gearing up to celebrate Australia Day tomorrow afternoon.
Omicron threat looms
Tuesday 25 January 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Health, National
A recent closed-door meeting between Te Marae Ora and leading agencies reveal the government will not be able to control Omicron when it hits the Cook Islands.
Back into waters, fisherman shares ‘scary’ sea surge ordeal
Tuesday 25 January 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Weather
Fisherman Junior Ioapa made the most of the calmer seas early yesterday morning catching 10 decent sized and one weighing 15 kilo yellow fin tuna.
Dwindling tropical depression leaves trail of destruction
Monday 24 January 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Weather
The Tropical Depression TD05F extreme weather experienced over the weekend was not the worst the Cook Islands had experienced but it proved devastating enough, leaving behind a trail of destruction especially to properties in the coastal areas of Rarotonga.
‘Five bottles of beer’ cost Raro man his drivers licence
Monday 24 January 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
Rarotonga resident Titi Teao appeared on charges of excess breath alcohol and careless driving on Thursday last week.
$22,500 raised to support Tonga
Monday 24 January 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
In aid of the Tonga relief effort, $22,500 was raised from the Cook Islands Red Cross Society radiothon on Friday afternoon from 12pm-6pm on Radio Cook Islands.
Sheraton site stirs again
Monday 24 January 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
There appears to be new life at the Sheraton in Vaimaanga but uncertainty about what exactly is going on there.
Tropical depression ‘still lurking’ but poses little risk
Monday 24 January 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National, Weather
Tropical depression TD05F “is still lurking to the south of us” but poses little danger as winds and heavy swells are expected to calm down and skies will clear up starting today, says Meteorological Services director Arona Ngari.
Additional health measures in wake of Omicron community cases in NZ
Monday 24 January 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health, National
Additional public health measures have been included in the Cook Islands Covid-19 Safe Framework following the announcement of community transmission of the Omicron Covid-19 variant in New Zealand.
New police patrol boat launched
Saturday 22 January 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
Police Commissioner James Keenan has welcomed Thursday’s launch of Te Kukupa II in Australia, expressing gratitude to Australia for the significant work and assistance with completing the new Guardian Patrol Boat.
‘It’s been a learning curve’
Saturday 22 January 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
The newly appointed director of Emergency Management Cook Islands (EMCI) John Strickland admits he’s been in the “hot seat” this week.
Damaging high sea surge, heavy rain smash Raro
Saturday 22 January 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Weather
Heavy rain continued to pelt down yesterday evening with water level of the Empire Bridge threatening to spill over and areas prone to flooding around Rarotonga filling up rapidly and overflowing before the high tide at 11.30pm last night.
Rarotonga hammered with heavy rain and sea swells
Saturday 22 January 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in National, Weather
Rarotonga was hammered with heavy rain and high winds on Friday bringing wide spread surface flooding, sea surges and road closures to the island.
Unvaxed and unwelcomed
Friday 21 January 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, National
Since the reopening of the borders on January 13 and implementation of new rules and regulations, some Rarotonga businesses and workplaces have come down hard on those who are unvaccinated against Covid-19.
Maritime police upskill with officers obtaining Boat Masters certification
Friday 21 January 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
Three Cook Islands police officers have made the grade in achieving their Boat Masters certification.
Chances of tropical cyclone ‘moderate’, says Met Office
Friday 21 January 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Weather
The residents of Rarotonga and neighbouring Southern Group islands were last night bracing for a rough weather following multiple special weather bulletins on tropical disturbance TD05F from the Cook Islands Meteorological Services.
In brief: Court news
Friday 21 January 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A man charged with careless driving has avoided a conviction after paying $4500 reparation.
‘We should anticipate widespread infection’
Friday 21 January 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Health, National
Government plans to keep the international border open and anticipate Omicron’s arrival as New Zealand ramps up preparation to tackle potentially thousands of cases of the latest Covid-19 variant in the community.
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