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‘You are appreciated’, students tell PM
Friday 20 August 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
Five year eight students from Arorangi School were busy yesterday travelling around the island spreading messages of joy and positivity, through handmade signs that they created as part of ‘The Journey Project’.
Man charged with arson tries to enter guilty and not guilty pleas
Friday 20 August 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National
A man charged with arson for a 2019 incident made a confusing plea after his lawyer decided to cease representing him in court.
Work begins on Aitutaki dome and golf ambrose
Friday 20 August 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
Work has begun on the construction of a temporary dome that will cater for up to 800 people in anticipation of the 200th Bi-Centennial celebrations on Aitutaki this coming October.
Outbound flights continue as officials deal with NZ outbreak
Friday 20 August 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local, National
As the number of Covid-19 cases in New Zealand continue to climb, outbound travel for visitors and residents wishing to depart Rarotonga continues, despite the halt on inbound passenger flights.
Aitutaki reactivates Covid-19 taskforce
Friday 20 August 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
In light of the growing concerns of the increasing numbers of people affected by the Delta strain of Covid-19 in New Zealand and the Cook Islands Alert Level 2 extension, the village of Amuri in Aitutaki has reactivated its community taskforce.
Contact tracing facilities a must at social events
Friday 20 August 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Health, National
The organiser or host of any indoor or outdoor events or social gatherings, which will have 10 or more people in attendance, must notify Te Marae Ora Health Ministry of their event prior to the event taking place.
'We are ready' - Government says it's prepared for Covid-19 outbreak
Friday 20 August 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, 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.
Cook Islands Olympians in NZ MIQ trying to get home
Thursday 19 August 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Local, National
A group of Cook Islands Olympic team members are waiting to find out when they can return home, following the latest outbreak of Covid-19 in New Zealand.
More negative tests, Covid-19 testing criteria to be reviewed
Thursday 19 August 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National
Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health has updated its Covid-19 testing criteria after the list of locations of interest in Auckland was expanded on Wednesday.
Travel restrictions to Pa Enua extended
Thursday 19 August 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
A Ministerial order restricting air travel from Rarotonga to the Pa Enua has also been extended to Monday, August 23.
Lawyer and former politician convicted of indecent assault evades prison
Thursday 19 August 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National
Prominent lawyer Wilkie Rasmussen escaped an 18-month prison sentence suggested by Crown law and was handed a $7000 fine yesterday, following his earlier conviction for indecent assault.
Millions available for business Covid-19 support on standby
Thursday 19 August 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
Cook Island businesses will need financial support in ‘three to four weeks’ given the developing Covid-19 situation in New Zealand.
No hurry to return to New Zealand
Thursday 19 August 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
Tourists Danielle Whitburn and Eamonn Doyle are keen to extend their stay in the Cook Islands as New Zealand enters its third day of lockdown. Unfortunately, they didn’t pack for a prolonged visit.
Travel bubble pause extended to early next week
Thursday 19 August 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local, National
Government has decided to extend the current Alert Level 2 as well as the temporary suspension on inbound passenger air travel from New Zealand as cases of Covid-19 continue to climb. By Emmanuel Samoglou.
Level 4 Lockdown blessing for some, curse for others
Wednesday 18 August 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
With empty campuses, online lectures, and confinement to their flats or halls, young Cook Islanders studying in NZ are greeting the lockdown with a range of mixed emotions and reactions.
Visitors in Raro . . . ‘We want to do the right thing’
Wednesday 18 August 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
In the wake of the Covid-19 community cases in New Zealand - plans for Kiwis to holiday on Rarotonga are now indefinitely on hold.
Tourism industry preparing for ‘massive impact’
Wednesday 18 August 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
Suspension of incoming flights from New Zealand will have a “massive impact” on tourism, authorities say.
Businesses brace as the nation adapts to Level 2
Wednesday 18 August 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Economy, National
News of Alert Level 4 lockdown in New Zealand sent a ripple effect through Rarotonga businesses - who are just beginning to get back on their feet. Once again they have to adjust and make changes.
Border restrictions remain unchanged despite new Covid-19 cases
Wednesday 18 August 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local, National
As of Wednesday morning, Cook Islands officials have not extended the temporary halt on inbound travel, despite new Covid-19 cases in New Zealand and the expectation of many more.
Cook Islands responds as Covid-19 outbreak in NZ grows
Wednesday 18 August 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National
Passengers who arrived in Rarotonga after August 11 queued on Tuesday to get tested at Constitution Park for Covid-19 - as the Ministry of Health try to test 1500 people in 72 hours.
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