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Covid-19? Just flag it
Tuesday 31 March 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health
First things first: Those aren’t red flags you see on the main road. They’re just dark orange. There are still no confirmed Covid-19 cases in Cook Islands, so there should be no red flags.
Rosa joins Covid-19 fight
Monday 30 March 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
The Rarotonga Puna/Constituency Emergency Operation Centres are now activated, but there is need for more volunteers. Having just graduated as a nurse in November last year, Rosa Bob is now stationed at the Matavera Puna Disaster Risk Management Centre, helping the community battle the coronavirus crisis.
A Sunday without church
Monday 30 March 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
Quietness and melancholy drifted around the island yesterday morning – the first Sunday without the usual gathered church services.
Financial lifeline to growers
Monday 30 March 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy
Vital financial support given to farmers and growers in unprecedented times of need due to Covid-19 pandemic.
Accused given time to get legal advice
Monday 30 March 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Mataora Pukeiti who has been charged for theft of a motorcycle has requested the court to give him time to get legal advice.
Bench warrant for absconder
Monday 30 March 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A bench warrant has been ordered by the Court for Ordain Tutakiao. He has for the second time, not appeared in the High Court this month.
Lemon theft matter adjourned
Monday 30 March 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A young man who is accused of taking without permission a 10kg bag of lemons has been given more time to seek legal advice.
Burglar remanded
Monday 30 March 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Recidivist burglar Japhet Manuel has been remanded in custody despite the reschedule of the High Court Chief Justice sitting due to the Covid-19 preparedness.
Immigration Bill select committee receive extended time
Monday 30 March 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
The select committee looking into the Immigration Bill 2020 has been given extended time to report back to Parliament, due to the coronavirus crisis.
Staying strong
Monday 30 March 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Government is promising financial support to stranded Cook Islanders after abandoning plans to isolate them in hotel near Auckland International Airport.
Exercise information hygiene
Monday 30 March 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Health
Health officials around the world are fighting back against a rising Covid-19 ‘infodemic’ being spread on social media.
Health Secretary: Wash your hands of misinformation
Monday 30 March 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Health
Health officials in Cook Islands and around the world are fighting back against a rising Covid-19 ‘infodemic’ being spread on social media.
PM's new advice to stranded CIs in NZ: Stay put for four weeks
Sunday 29 March 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Politics
Plans to isolate stranded Cook Islanders in a hotel near Auckland International Airport have been abandoned for now.
Diplomats warn Cook Islanders in NZ against travelling to quarantine hotel
Sunday 29 March 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Politics
Cook Islands High Commission has sent an urgent email to Cook Islanders in New Zealand, warning them to "shelter in place" and not make their own way to the country's quarantine centre near Auckland International Airport.
Return to the blue lagoon
Saturday 28 March 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment
There’s an unexpected casualty of the Covid-19 travel ban: Ponu the miracle turtle is stranded too. Ponu the turtle will not be released until the Covid-19 pandemic measures in Rarotonga have ended.
Man denies firebombing construction at heritage site
Saturday 28 March 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A young man accused of firebombing a controversial building site has denied responsibility because of his mental health.
Doctors go home to help with Covid-19
Saturday 28 March 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Cook Islanders are finding ways to help tourists and expat workers stranded penniless on these islands. A German couple were elated to be allowed to board a plane to Auckland yesterday, in the first leg of a long, long trip home.
Germany plans to charter flight
Saturday 28 March 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Germany’s Honorary Consul is in talks with 58 German nationals in Rarotonga, as their government plans a charter flight to get them home.
Beware of Covid-19 web scams
Saturday 28 March 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
With the Covid-19 pandemic bringing the world to a standstill, cyber-criminals are trying to capitalise.
Expats welcomed into home
Saturday 28 March 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Deon Rossouw and his family of four have welcomed an expat worker’s family into the comfort of their home.
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