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Assessing hospital health services
Monday 17 January 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Health, National
With the opening of the Cook Islands air border on Thursday last week, Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health has revised public access to Hospital Health Services “in a manner that is safe for you, for other members of our community and for health care workers”.
Fees Free initiative reinstated
Monday 17 January 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National
The Fees Free study within the Cook Islands will commence with eligible institutions from this month following Prime Minister Mark Brown’s announcement of the Fees Free programme being extended as part of the Economic Recovery Roadmap (ERR) for the 2021/22 fiscal year.
In brief: Court news
Monday 17 January 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A number of people facing charges in the Criminal Court at Rarotonga have had them thrown out but will remain on a watch list as they are overseas.
Tropical depression brings gale-force winds and heavy swells
Monday 17 January 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Environment, National
Yesterday’s strong winds and high seas caused by a tropical depression near Mauke caught residents of Rarotonga and other southern group islands by surprise and the Met Office says more damaging winds and rain are expected this week.
Youth Media Team learns the ropes with Muri Environment Care Group
Saturday 15 January 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National
This week a group of keen teens gathered at Aroko salt marsh to learn first-hand about marine biology as well as TV and media production.
Reported crashes drop, 'record number' fined
Saturday 15 January 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
Reported motor vehicle crashes during December have dropped significantly on Rarotonga in recent years.
‘No expectations’ as outdoor businesses re-open
Saturday 15 January 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Business, National
Cook Island business operators are more upbeat following the recent border re-opening with New Zealand but one outdoor business says they have no expectations preparing to wait and see what happens.
Chins up as locals and visitors mix again
Saturday 15 January 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
Rarotonga was quietly optimistic and cautious on its first full day of the border reopening on Thursday.
Eggelton appointed acting CEO
Saturday 15 January 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Business, National
Marketing executive Karla Eggelton has been appointed the acting chief executive officer of the Cook Islands Tourism Corporation.
Punanga Nui Market mama’s masked and ready
Saturday 15 January 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
It is mandatory for all the Punanga Nui Market (PNM) vendors to wear a face mask today, and the market mamas are all set to go and will be masked and ready to welcome customers at their various stalls.
Cops raid Aitutaki properties in big cannabis bust
Saturday 15 January 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
A commercial sized cannabis operation has been busted on Aitutaki following a year-long investigation, resulting in eight people arrested and charged.
German ambassador visits the Cook Islands
Friday 14 January 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Economy, National
Germany’s Ambassador to the Cook Islands Stefan Krawielicki will visit Rarotonga for the first time this week following yesterday’s border reopening.
Cautious pineapple sellers take break following border reopening
Friday 14 January 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, National
Expressing caution with the reopening of the borders yesterday, John and Anne Maoate – Rarotonga’s well-known pineapple farmers – will be taking a break from selling their popular pineapples and fresh produce from the road side in Avatiu.
Jailed for breaching multiple court orders
Friday 14 January 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A man facing a raft of domestic related charges has been jailed for more than two months following mounting frustration in court.
Family members and vaccinated travelers arrive in Rarotonga
Friday 14 January 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Tourism
The arrival terminal at the Rarotonga international airport was a flurry of activity yesterday afternoon for the first flight to mark the border reopening from Auckland, with masked tourism operators and families waiting to welcome guests and their loved ones back.
Rarotonga ‘masking up’ for border reopening
Thursday 13 January 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, National
After five months of a quiet and deserted arrival terminal at the Rarotonga international airport, this afternoon the borders will reopen and the first plane full of passengers will troop in from Auckland, New Zealand – since August 16, 2021.
Covid-19 testing facility at airport ready to go
Thursday 13 January 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Tourism
Health Ministry Te Marae Ora (TMO) has thanked local businesses Landholdings Ltd, Ocean Fresh and all of their staff, for their generous donation of a Covid-19 testing facility at the Rarotonga airport.
300 passengers scheduled to touchdown in Rarotonga
Thursday 13 January 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in National, Tourism
Cook Islands is preparing to welcome its first flight of international visitors in nearly five-months despite ongoing concerns surrounding the developing Omicron variant.
Cops warn of increasing crime levels
Thursday 13 January 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
Rarotonga’s social behaviour in the coming months will likely reflect increased crime levels say Cook Islands police.
Inmate referred to New Zealand for further tests
Wednesday 12 January 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Crime, National
An Arorangi Prison inmate, who is understood to be in serious medical condition, is being referred to New Zealand for high level tests “to rule out any undetected sickness”.
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