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Returnees from NZ must quarantine in Rarotonga
Friday 29 January 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National
Passengers arriving into the country on Friday from Auckland are required to undergo supervised quarantine, the government has confirmed.
Driver ‘in a rush’ causes accident
Friday 29 January 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
A pregnant woman was knocked off her motorbike yesterday morning by the driver of a van, who told police he was in a rush to get to the shop.
Farmers urged to conserve water
Friday 29 January 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Weather
Farmers and home gardeners are being urged by the government to conserve water during the ongoing dry spell.
Pet show this weekend at local market
Thursday 28 January 2021 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local, National
The Punanga Nui Market Jumpstart January initiative is eyeing a spectacular finish this Saturday following huge success in the first two weekends.
Gutted businesses cautious over travel bubble
Thursday 28 January 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy, National
With Covid-19 once again in the community in New Zealand, local business owners and workers are conflicted over whether the time is right to relax borders further and pursue two-way quarantine-free travel with New Zealand.
Government delegation heads north
Thursday 28 January 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Outer Islands
A government delegation led by Prime Minister Mark Brown has taken advantage of a scheduled voyage to the northern group to visit the islands of Palmerston, Suwarrow, Pukapuka and Nassau for a series of consultations on matters regarding Marae Moana, seabed minerals and quarantine-free travel.
Returnees ‘may’ undergo quarantine
Thursday 28 January 2021 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local, National
The mother of a swimmer, who travelled to New Zealand as part of the Puaikura Aquatics team is happy the Cook Islands Government has shown what she calls ‘wisdom’ to protect the people, following the announcement of two new Covid-19 community cases in Auckland yesterday.
Bush fires are an ongoing concern, police say
Thursday 28 January 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Crime, National
Volunteer Fire Services were yet again called out to contain another bush fire in Tupapa Wednesday afternoon.
Palmerston ‘could not come to an agreement’ on mayor’s role
Thursday 28 January 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
Executive Officers (EO) for eight of the 10 islands of the Pa Enua have been appointed, the islands of Rakahanga and Palmerston have yet to be confirmed.
Green and gold shine for Australia Day
Thursday 28 January 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Over 200 people came together to mark the first Australia Day official function in the Cook Islands on Tuesday afternoon.
Driver licencing regulation for seniors ‘harsh and unnecessary’
Wednesday 27 January 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Further clarification is being sought on the enforcement of licencing regulation for drivers aged 60 years and older.
Officials in NZ for health talks as community cases affect travel plans to Raro
Wednesday 27 January 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Health, National
As quarantine-free travel for Cook Islands residents gets off to a sputtering start, the country’s top two health officials are in New Zealand to meet their Kiwi counterparts as part of a broad itinerary.
Deeping their roots in Cook Islands for Australia Day
Wednesday 27 January 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Australia Day was observed yesterday morning with intimate tree planting ceremonies at the Constitution Park.
Dengue-like symptoms prompt fears of mosquito-borne illness
Wednesday 27 January 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
Ministry of Health is resuming mosquito block spraying programme following reports of people presenting with dengue-like symptoms in Rarotonga.
Local airline first in the Cook Islands to sign up for new initiative
Wednesday 27 January 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National
Helping other local businesses while also helping themselves, Air Rarotonga has become the first Cook Islands Business Advisory Service Provider (BASP) to be registered and approved on the Business Link Pacific (BLP) online portal.
Tropical disturbance no threat to Cook Islands
Wednesday 27 January 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Weather
The two tropical disturbances in the region will pose “no threat”, says the local weather office.
Cook Islander dancing into her dream
Tuesday 26 January 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
An intense and dedicated love of dancing and years of hard work and discipline has paid off for Havana Beal Vogel.
Parliament dress code and attitudes to gender need to move forward with times
Tuesday 26 January 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
Member of Parliament Selina Napa says parliament has outdated rules on how female lawmakers should dress.
Protecting and managing wildlife of Suwarrow
Tuesday 26 January 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in National, Outer Islands
The isolated atoll of Suwarrow and a life of peaceful solitude awaits two adventurous souls who are expected to travel to the remote atoll today.
Exciting year ahead for schools
Tuesday 26 January 2021 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Education, National
The past couple of weeks have been abuzz with families eagerly preparing for the new school year with enthusiastic learners and teachers heading back to school on Rarotonga and the Pa Enua on Monday.
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