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Pacific unites to stop coronavirus spread
Wednesday 11 March 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Health
New Zealand acting High Commissioner to Cook Islands Rachel Bennett has given reassurances that New Zealand is partnering with Cook Islands and countries in the wider Pacific to ensure they are prepared for and able to respond to coronavirus 2019 (Covid-19).
Demos pay letter writer
Wednesday 11 March 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Politics
A prolific critic of Government in letters to the country’s newspapers has confirmed he is paid by the Democratic Party to write the letters.
Regional arts and culture festival postponed
Wednesday 11 March 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
The 13th Festival of the Pacific Arts and Culture has been postponed due to growing global concerns over the coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak. Hawaiʻi was prepared to host the international event for 11 days in June.
'Keeping our island safe'
Wednesday 11 March 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in National
As Jacopo Dozzo was getting ready to travel back to the Cook Islands from his hometown of Milan in Italy, the first coronavirus fatality in the European country was announced.
Be confident in your skin'
Tuesday 10 March 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Thirty women of all shapes and sizes celebrated International Women’s day and posed in bikinis to convey the message to others to be confident in their own skin.
Diver tells of drama
Tuesday 10 March 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
A Canadian woman was trapped under the dive boat Moerangi when it capsized. A tourist onboard the dive boat has thanked the captain and her crew for keeping him and eight other divers safe.
Teachers say 'we'll soldier on'
Tuesday 10 March 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Education
Teacher shortages create pressure for already heavy workload.
Fishermen hit water for comp
Tuesday 10 March 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
More than 20 boats and 40 anglers, including 10 from Mauke, have registered for the richest fishing contest in Cook Islands history.
1000 cruise tourists arrive on Raro tomorrow
Tuesday 10 March 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
Health officials say they’ve done a thorough risk assessment of the 1000-passenger cruise ship Maasdam, ahead of its arrival at Rarotonga tomorrow.
Public is warned to not stigmatise foreign faces
Tuesday 10 March 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
A primary school pupil is being bullied because she’s part-Chinese and told she has coronavirus.
Speaker defends sacking of Parliament's Clerk
Tuesday 10 March 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Supporters have challenged the dismissal of the Clerk of Parliament.
1000 cruise tourists told to wash hands
Tuesday 10 March 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Health
Health officials say they’ve done a thorough risk assessment of the 1000-passenger cruise ship Maasdam, ahead of its arrival at Rarotonga tomorrow.
Girl bottles boyfriend, 15, at club
Monday 9 March 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Crime
Nightclub owner warns of fake IDs and poor parenting leading to ‘social decay’.
'Special measures' for women needed
Monday 9 March 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Local
Cook Islanders celebrated equity and equality in its different shapes and sizes this weekend, at a celebration of International Women’s Day.
Super Moon swim celebrates women
Monday 9 March 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Weather
Locals are planning a regular Full Moon Swim, beginning tonight for women to celebrate the unique role they play – and for men to celebrate the women in their lives.
Show respect for those in quarantine for Covid-19 checks
Monday 9 March 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Health
The Secretary of Health has called on the community to show their humanity for those in quarantine to determine whether they have Covid-19.
Boat capsizes, 12 left in water
Monday 9 March 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Local
Crew and tourists floated in the ocean for nearly an hour yesterday, after the 8½-metre dive boat Moerangi overturned on Rarotonga’s north coast.
Parliament boss sacked in blowout
Monday 9 March 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Local
Head rolls, as cost of extending MPs’ debating chamber more than doubles to $652,000.
Te Ipukarea Society: Out with the old, in with the new
Saturday 7 March 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Local
OPINION: Electronic consumption is on the rise worldwide and right here on our little paradise in the Cook Islands. But what happens with your old broken electronic appliances?
Covid-19: The facts
Saturday 7 March 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Health
Amid some of the speculation and misinformation on social media, Cook Islands News has undertaken to provide practical and evidence-based information. Here are some straight questions and some straight answers from the health ministry, Te Marae Ora.
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