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All travellers required to complete New Zealand Declaration form starting next week
The New Zealand High Commission has advised that, starting from next week, all travellers to and from Niue and New Zealand will be required to complete an online New Zealand Traveller Declaration form. Travellers…
APR 01, 2022·sariah-magaoa
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Fuel prices increase again due to “Global Supplies affected by geopolitical tensions”
Petrol will increase by 48 cents to $3.50 per litre and diesel will increase by 68 cents to $3.70 per litre starting on Monday next week 4 th April. In a press release this afternoon, the government said that the fuel…
APR 01, 2022·Esther Pavihi
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Local fisherman establishes trust on a rare encounter with a turtle
Local fisherman JinNam Hopotoa went spearfishing last Monday around the coastal areas of Alofi bay and he had an unique encounter with a very fragile-looking turtle. It's not often that the people of Niue are able to…
MAR 31, 2022·sariah-magaoa
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Premier confirms suspension of wage subsidies under review since December
Premier Dalton Tagelagi last week confirmed that the Government Wage Subsidies, established to help the local businesses buffer the loss of income with the impacts of Covid 19, was suspended by the government in…
MAR 30, 2022·sariah-magaoa
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Successful Inaugural Niue Taro Festival; a first of its kind
The Inaugural Niue Talo Festival took place last Friday at the Niue Golf & Sports Club hosted by the Niue Growers Association and the Department of Agriculture, Forestry & Fisheries (DAFF). The festival was the first of…
MAR 30, 2022·sariah-magaoa
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An overly cautious approach to contain the virus in MIQ as locals are reminded to follow the rules
Premier Dalton Tagelagi and Director General of Health and Social Services Gaylene Tasmania were on Radio Sunshine this morning to inform the public about the two new cases in MIQ and to reassure the public that the six…
MAR 30, 2022·Esther Pavihi
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Government to relax MIQ requirements with home isolation in early May
The government will relax some of the mandatory travel requirements in early May which may see passengers self-isolate instead of staying in government MIQ facilities. Premier Dalton Tagelagi was on the News of the Week…
MAR 29, 2022·Esther Pavihi
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Two new positive Covid 19 cases in MIQ after today’s day seven tests
The government tonight confirmed that after today’s day seven tests of the 38 passengers currently in MIQ, two new cases were detected taking the total active cases in MIQ to six. Premier Dalton Tagelagi in the press…
MAR 29, 2022·Esther Pavihi
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Pre-departure changes in Auckland to begin next flight April 4 and passengers reminded to be truthful when responding to government questions
Cabinet last week changed the pre-departure testing requirements for passengers in New Zealand travelling to Niue. The standard 72-hour pre-departure PCR testing will now change to 48-hours for passengers starting on…
MAR 25, 2022·Esther Pavihi
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Niue Police staff officially certified for First Aid
The majority of the Niue Police staff are now officially certified in First Aid according to Chief of Police Tim Wilson. In a press release issued by the Niue Police on Tuesday this week stated that “the Niue Police…
MAR 25, 2022·sariah-magaoa