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Hopes for border to open in mid-October
Wednesday 15 September 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, Local, National
The Cook Islands border is to remain shut until there has been 14 days of zero community transmission in New Zealand, which a University of Canterbury Covid-19 researcher says could occur by October 6.
Covid-19 vaccines approved for Cook Islands children
Wednesday 15 September 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Cook Islands Government has approved vaccination for children aged 12 to 15.
Cooks join ‘Clean up the World Day’ campaign
Tuesday 14 September 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Environment, National
The National Environment Service (NES) is encouraging the public to get creative in their participation of this year’s ‘Clean up the World Day’ this Friday – whether that be through recycling, tree planting, or showing their support towards an environmental community project.
Additional business support announced
Tuesday 14 September 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy, National
Government has announced additional financial support for businesses affected by the ongoing border closure.
Nukutere readies for Gala event
Tuesday 14 September 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
Nukutere College will host its ever-popular Gala event this Friday and are looking forward to hosting the public for a night of fun, food and fellowship.
Govt announces process for managed returns of residents
Tuesday 14 September 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
Plans are in place to bring home stranded Cook Islanders in Auckland and other parts of New Zealand but no date has been set for the first repatriation flight.
Marumaru Atua readies to depart for Southern group
Tuesday 14 September 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Marumaru Atua is set to depart any day now for the Southern group as part of its Taua E Moana (The Ocean and I) voyage.
Vaccination mandatory for tourists 12 years and over when border reopens
Tuesday 14 September 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National
All future visitors to the Cook Islands aged 12 years and older need to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, Prime Minister Mark Brown has announced.
Cook Islands will only accept vaccinated tourists when travel bubble resumes
Monday 13 September 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
All future tourists to the Cook Islands aged 12 years and older need to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, says Cook Islands government.
The Hyphen Family
Monday 13 September 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
A small local family of three are using social media and their growing YouTube channel to inspire young parents around the country to overcome ‘judgmental looks and treatment’, creating fun, entertaining memories along the way.
Drunk driving cases ‘unfortunate statistic’
Monday 13 September 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
Each weekend, at least one driver manages to tick the box marked ‘arrested for drunk driving’, says police spokesperson Trevor Pitt.
Teaching roles open for 2022
Monday 13 September 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Education, National
Seven secondary school positions, principal positions and multiple roles in primary schools have been advertised for the 2022 academic year.
Our young show interest in first aid
Monday 13 September 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Young people made the effort to visit the Cook Islands Red Cross Society’s World First Aid Day, an annual campaign to promote the importance of first aid training in preventing injuries and saving lives.
Stranded Cook Islanders expecting further delays
Monday 13 September 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local, National
Cook Islanders stranded in New Zealand are expecting further delays in returning home to Rarotonga after Auckland’s level 4 lockdown is extended for another week.
More Fish Aggregating Devices deployed
Monday 13 September 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Rarotonga now has six deep (1200 metres) and four shallow (400 metres) Fish Aggregating Devices (FADs) following the successful deployment of a deep FADs on Friday.
A Marvel-ous DC-play of fictional characters for Literacy Week
Saturday 11 September 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
Well-known and loved fictional characters were brought to life on Friday by primary school students from all over the island. Princesses, ogres, superheroes and ‘mad hatters’ turned up to school as students celebrated Literacy Week, dressing up as their favourite characters.
Aitutaki fundraiser raises $30k
Saturday 11 September 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
The Aitutaki community of Rarotonga have raised a whopping $30,000 from a daylong fundraiser to support the island’s 200th Bi-Centennial Anniversary that will be held next month.
Te Ulu o te Watu launches new net service
Saturday 11 September 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
Yesterday was a memorable day for the people of Pukapuka as the Island Government switched on its own internet service provided by Kuk i Net and powered by Kacific Satellites.
Vainetini Ekalesia to exhibit tivaevae
Saturday 11 September 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
An exhibition will be held next week of intricately hand sewn tivaevae, pillows, cushions and other handicrafts made by the Rarotonga Vainetini Ekalesia of the Cook Islands Christian Church (CICC).
Mitiaro lures in PhD researcher
Saturday 11 September 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Education, National, Outer Islands
Nearly two years of carrying out research on Mitiaro gave Auckland University of Technology Marine Biology PhD candidate Antony Vavia insight into the relationship island’s residents have with the ocean, while also shedding light on a place where he has ancestral roots.
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