National
Court Briefs: Appeal hearing held for PM and Puna
Tuesday 24 August 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National
Lawyer Norman George is seeking to appeal Prime Minister Mark Brown and former PM Henry Puna’s previously dismissed case in the High Court at Avarua.
Two families in quarantine
Tuesday 24 August 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National
Following the contract tracing and testing of Kiwi visitors, two separate groups have been placed in managed isolation and quarantine at Edgewater Resort and Spa.
Alert level 2, inwards travel halt extended
Tuesday 24 August 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local, National
Government has extended the suspension on inbound passenger flights and health officials continue to carry out testing of recent arrivals as New Zealand’s Covid-19 outbreak enters its second week.
Over 96 per cent of eligible population fully vaccinated
Tuesday 24 August 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National
Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health has completed its Covid-19 national vaccination programme, with 96.7 per cent of the population fully vaccinated.
Alert Level 4 extended for NZ until midnight next Tuesday. Cook Islands remains Covid-19 free.
Monday 23 August 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National
With Covid-19 community cases climbing in NZ, the Cook Islands remains at Alert Level 2 with a halt on incoming passenger air travel until at least Friday.
Seal visits Aitutaki
Monday 23 August 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
Having been missing in action from Avarua harbour last week, “Nosey”, the yearling Kekeno/New Zealand male fur seal, has appeared to have extended his holiday having landed on Aitutaki over the weekend.
Aitutaki concert cancelled
Monday 23 August 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
A proposed concert extravaganza to celebrate the best of Aitutaki composers and their music over the past years has fallen victim to the pressures of Covid-19 and has been cancelled.
Government working with Reserve Bank to explore closer ties
Monday 23 August 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy, National
Government is deepening its ties with NZ’s Reserve Bank to explore how the banking sector can be brought under the jurisdiction of New Zealand.
Local establishments vigilant in their ‘Covid-conscious’ approach
Monday 23 August 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
With the country’s transition into alert level two as of last week, it is evident that a few changes around stores and business have been put into place.
Govt delays decision on Covid-19 alert level
Monday 23 August 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
Cabinet will meet today to decide on the status of the current Alert Level 2 which ends at 11.59pm tonight.
Demolition makes way for Empire Bridge construction
Monday 23 August 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
Construction workers from Landholdings Ltd on Saturday demolished part of the Vaka Shed to make way for the upcoming construction work on Empire Bridge.
Preschool promotes play-based learning
Saturday 21 August 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
Blackrock Pre-School was delighted to spend their Thursday afternoon unboxing a special surprise for their little ones.
Report supports sludge disposal
Saturday 21 August 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Environment, National
A 300-page report released by Cook Islands National Environment Service supports sludge disposal on Rarotonga, but a lobby group says more thought is needed on cost and impact.
Committee established to resolve battles for Ariki titles
Saturday 21 August 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Sixteen Ariki from around the country attended the 50th conference session of the Are Ariki (House of Ariki) High Chiefs which closed Friday.
Punanga Nui Market opens but with restrictions
Saturday 21 August 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
In line with government's advisory on social gatherings, Punanga Nui Market has been granted an exemption to open today, but with restrictions.
Resident urges officials to ban public gatherings
Saturday 21 August 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
Any gatherings that exceed 10 people should be banned until the all clear is given here that everyone that arrived over the last three weeks has tested negative for Covid-19.
Fundraising efforts aim to improve police officers’ welfare
Saturday 21 August 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
Cook Islands police are ramping up efforts to raise the welfare of close to 100 staff in raising funds through branded T-shirt sales.
Repatriation of residents in NZ on the cards, government says
Saturday 21 August 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health, National
Cook Islands Cabinet will this weekend decide whether or not to extend the current Alert Level 2 status as well as continued suspension of inwards flight arrivals.
‘We are ready’
Friday 20 August 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health reassures people they are ready to handle a Covid-19 outbreak after a New Zealand-based medical expert said the country would not be able to handle the virus.
Te Kara Run returning to Raro
Friday 20 August 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
Autism Cook Islands is encouraging the public to dust off their running shoes and get their white t-shirts laid out for the ever popular Te Kara Run which returns to Rarotonga in November.
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