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Partial closure of Punanganui market
Wednesday 25 March 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
The threat of Covid-19 reaching the country’s shores is causing partial closure of the Rarotonga’s iconic Punanganui market from this Saturday March 28.
Parliament to address urgent Covid-19 measures
Wednesday 25 March 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Politics
The 49th Cook Islands Parliamentary sitting, the first for 2020 will commence today, Wednesday March 25 starting at 1pm.
Pa Enua children sad to stay home, away from friends
Wednesday 25 March 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Outer Islands
News of early school holidays brings out surprising and unexpected reaction from Mitiaro students.
Taking refuge on their home island
Wednesday 25 March 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Outer Islands
John Akava, 77 and his wife Teakauroa, 78 have moved to their home island of Atiu to seek refuge from the Covid-19 pandemic.
United in keeping the virus away
Wednesday 25 March 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Outer Islands
The children of Apii Raumanu on the islet of Tauhunu of Manihiki are happy and smiling, and ready to battle the coronavirus.
Growers call for support
Wednesday 25 March 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Growers are calling on government support as the coronavirus crisis forces them to put a halt on agricultural production.
Drivers continue to flout rules
Wednesday 25 March 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
The court is heaving with drivers who continue to push the limits of police.
'Act like the virus is here'
Wednesday 25 March 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Health
More than 80 swabs have been sent to New Zealand for testing and of the 11 results returned, all have tested negative for Covid-19.
Cargo vessels 'remain on schedule'
Wednesday 25 March 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
Freight shipping schedules for the Cook Islands in the coming month will not be affected by the coronavirus crisis.
Covering faces to combat Covid-19
Wednesday 25 March 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
Renowned clothing brand TAV Pacific has shifted its focus from high-end resort wear fashion to a necessity we will all need in the coming weeks – facemasks.
Locals caught up in NZ lockdown
Wednesday 25 March 2020 | Written by Lisa Williams | Published in Local
Cook Islands Golden Oldies netball team is in self-quarantine at Atiu Community Hostel in South Auckland after spending ten days in Honolulu.
Nightclubs, bars forced to close
Wednesday 25 March 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
The Commissioner of Police Maara Tetava took further steps in strengthening the health and safety measures around public places, cancelling the licenses of all bars and nightclubs in the country.
Most stringent border controls set in place overnight
Wednesday 25 March 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Health
The Government has all but closed the Cook Islands border, effective from midnight tonight, Tuesday.
The shop and the land stay stocked
Tuesday 24 March 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Outer Islands
Living on the island of Ma‘uke, Eileen Story started to realise how risky Covid-19 was when a team of health officials arrived from Rarotongato raise awareness.
Every day brings its own threat on atoll
Tuesday 24 March 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Outer Islands
On Thursday the island of Manihiki held a Covid-19 prayer service. “People are worried for their families on Rarotonga and overseas,” says Tukao school principal Apii Napa.
Growing our own food
Tuesday 24 March 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Outer Islands
Quentin Schofield’s family have started their own vegetable food garden, in case the coronavirus pandemic lasts for months: “No one really knows.”
Sick people sent to the other motu
Tuesday 24 March 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Outer Islands
As Rarotonga locks in border control, life goes as usual on Pukapuka.
Amnesty for illegal workers in crisis
Tuesday 24 March 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy
Foreigners who have been residing in the Cook Islands and are not on any legal work permit will be part of the registration process to benefit from the unemployment funding.
'Close the borders'
Tuesday 24 March 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Economy
Opposition Leader offers her support to build cross-party support in Covid-19 response.
Stores tighten coronavirus controls
Tuesday 24 March 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
Leading food outlets on Rarotonga have started putting in measures to restrict the spread of the coronavirus.
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