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Tourism to provide update on crisis management, sustainability
Monday 16 March 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Economy
Tourism will tomorrow discuss ramifications of the coronavirus pandemic on the industry.
COVID-19 update
Monday 16 March 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Health
Simple basic health practices such as washing hands and not to greet people with a kiss or a hug, are important advice to follow from the Ministry of Health to limit the spread of COVID-19.
Cook Islands' first ever Pride Day postponed indefinitely
Monday 16 March 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Local
This month’s Cook Islands Pride Day will not go ahead as a precautionary measure to manage the risk of coronavirus transmission.
Driving offences increase
Monday 16 March 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Crime
Police prevented 19 people from driving over the weekend as a result of alcohol consumption.
Divine intervention
Monday 16 March 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Social distancing was demonstrated at the National Prayer service for the coronavirus Covid-19, with seats placed a metre apart.
Covid-19: Children to be sent home from school
Monday 16 March 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Education
* School holidays brought forward in Rarotonga; all children sent home for two weeks from this Friday;* All flights from Australia, United States and French Polynesia cancelled until April 18;* Anyone intending to enter Rarotonga from a country other than New Zealand must first go via 14 days self-quarantine in New Zealand;* Pa Enua borders shut down from Saturday, March 21;* Cruise liners banned from Cook Islands until June 30.
Learning from the Pa Enua
Saturday 14 March 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Outer Islands
On the Pa Enua, people don’t complain, they always have food, says a Mitiaro doctoral student. They don’t abuse the ocean, they get what they need and give the rest to other families.
Letter-writer paid by public office
Saturday 14 March 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Local
Democratic Party leader Tina Browne says there is no conflict of interest in a prolific political letter-writer being paid $200 by her office, and not declaring it.
Chief Justice makes flying visit for charter flight case
Saturday 14 March 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Lawyer prosecuting Prime Minister has winning form.
Te Ipukarea Society : Takeaway coffee cups – at your disposal
Saturday 14 March 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Environment
OPINION: Let’s be clear, there is no scientific evidence linking the use of reusable cups to coronavirus.
Stallholders left out of pocket
Saturday 14 March 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Cook Islands businesses are disappointed by the last minute cancellation of the Pasifika festival.
Clerk's lawyer challenges dismissal
Saturday 14 March 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Support for sacked Clerk of Parliament Tangata Vainerere continues to gain momentum.
Air NZ goes to ground in deluge of enquiries
Saturday 14 March 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
New Zealand Prime Minister puts tight new controls on travel to the Pacific – but her national airline makes first cut the deepest.
Mamas feel the Covid-19 fear and fly anyway
Saturday 14 March 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Health
Rather than feel fearful about what could happen with the global spread of Covid-19 coronavirus, a group of 60 netball-mad mamas from Rarotonga decided to have faith head off to the Golden Oldies Netball Festival in Hawaii yesterday.
Churches pray for protection
Saturday 14 March 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
No singing or touching rules are enforced at some churches, as churchgoers, and health officials team up with God to beat the coronavirus.
Pacific 'must stand together' in times of trouble
Friday 13 March 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Weather
Prime Minister remembers how ‘catastrophic’ Cyclone Martin hurt his island’s people, and what lessons we can take today.
Paralytic toxin harms hundreds of dogs, cats
Friday 13 March 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Desexed dogs and cats may be less likely to fall victim to a dangerous toxin caused by eating fish, a study suggests.
Cooks creates 'island fortress'
Friday 13 March 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
Health authorities have send six people’s swabs to New Zealand for coronavirus testing. The results are expected within a week.
Community works to reduce coronavirus risk throughout islands
Friday 13 March 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Outer Islands
Children are using innovative tactics to remember to wash their hands well, and limit the risk of Covid-19 spreading.
UN told: Stay out of our affairs
Friday 13 March 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
There’s a big difference between smacking and beating a child, say some locals.
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