National

Businesses cash in on Valentine’s Day

Tuesday 15 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Business, National

Local businesses cashing in on Rarotonga romance were fully booked and busy yesterday.

Business


Uncertainty in tourism sector

Tuesday 15 February 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National

Tourism operators are sensing a lot of uncertainty in New Zealand despite children aged under five now being welcome in the Cook Islands from March 1.

Economy


First Covid-19 case activates Titikaveka Puna

Tuesday 15 February 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

The Titikaveka Emergency Operation Centre (EOC) or Puna was activated on Sunday, shortly after the first positive Covid-19 community case was announced.

Local


New mental health facility to cost $1m

Tuesday 15 February 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Health, National

Rarotonga’s long-awaited mental health facility is set to cost $1 million.

Health


No further Covid-19 cases from over 300 tests

Tuesday 15 February 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National

No further Covid-19 cases have been detected in Rarotonga from over 300 tests carried out at the Terevete Park testing station yesterday.

Health


Community transmission leaves parents concerned

Tuesday 15 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Education, National

Local Covid-19 community transmission has left some parents concerned for their children’s wellbeing but schools have since added extra safety measures.

Education


Locations of interest

Monday 14 February 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National

The Ministry of health have announced the following locations of interest which includes a number of bars and nightclubs, eateries, a bank and supermarket.

Health


Photographer opens Muri gallery

Monday 14 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Business, National

International award-winning photographer, Charlotte Piho officially opened her new gallery in Muri on Friday night.

Business


Man facing charges following Panama crash

Monday 14 February 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Crime, National

A 43-year-old man is facing charges as a result of a crash in Panama in the early hours of Sunday morning.

Crime


Following her passion for flowers

Monday 14 February 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local, National

A Rarotonga-based florist is hoping this year’s Valentine’s day will give her emerging business the exposure it needs on the island.

Local


In brief: Court news

Monday 14 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National

A man has pleaded guilty to careless driving and failing to report an accident in the Criminal Court at Avarua.

Court


Late notice ‘unacceptable’

Monday 14 February 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National

Calls have been made for government agencies to disseminate Covid-19 related information in a timely manner to avoid further spread of the virus.

Economy


Cooks brace as first Covid-19 case reaches community

Monday 14 February 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, National

Cook Islands last night reported its first Covid-19 community case, bringing an end to the country’s two-year Covid-19 free run.

Economy


Cook Islands records first Covid-19 community case

Sunday 13 February 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National

A New Zealand visitor who arrived into the Cook Islands this week has tested positive for Covid-19 early today.

Health


Work lost on Empire Bridge construction due to bad weather

Sunday 13 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National

A week of work was lost on the Empire Bridge construction due to workers dealing with bad weather, says contractor Land Holdings’ representative John Batty.


Omicron threat: Locations of interest

Saturday 12 February 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National

Following on from Prime Minister Mark Brown’s statement earlier today, Te Marae Ora can confirm PCR COVID-19 tests have been carried out on 31 potential close contacts.  

Health


Omicron ‘likely in our community’, says PM Brown

Saturday 12 February 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National

A person who tested positive for Omicron in New Zealand was in Rarotonga earlier this week and ‘likely infectious’ while on the island.

Economy


Seabed licence conditions to be made public

Saturday 12 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National

Full exploration licence conditions will be made available to the public if companies are awarded a seabed exploration licence.

Local


Renowned academic's work to be digitised

Saturday 12 February 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National

The work of a leading Cook Islands academic who left behind a legacy of research is to be digitised.

Local


In brief: Court news

Saturday 12 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National

Joseph Ahiao and Matatia Tewhare both pleaded guilty to fighting in a public place in the early hours of New Year’s Day.

Court


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