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Former Common Roll MP Morris Hemu Tafatu was laid to rest yesterday.
Former Director of Agriculture and former Common Roll Member of the Niue Legislative Assembly Morris Hemu Tafatu was laid to rest at his home at Tumau yesterday afternoon. Members of the Niue Legislature, government…
JAN 21, 2022·Esther Pavihi
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Mixed feelings for students who received their NCEA results yesterday
Eighty-six students from Niue high school received their NCEA results yesterday. BCN News student reporter Jorheena Lapoisi spoke to four students who all wished to remain anonymous.
JAN 21, 2022·Esther Pavihi
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Boosters begin today as Public Health expert urges Niue government to update Covid protocols to deal with Omicron
Public health expert and Associate Professor at Auckland University Dr. Colin Tukuitonga says that the Niue government needs to update the island’s covid 19 protocols given the increasing number of cases of the new…
JAN 19, 2022·Esther Pavihi
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Yesterday’s Hunga-Tonga volcano eruption was heard and felt in Niue but no tsunami impact
The Hunga-Tonga- Hunga-Ha’apai underwater volcano eruption yesterday evening was felt on the island where residents on the western side of the island described ‘explosion like booms’ sounds. Houses shaking and tremors…
JAN 15, 2022·Esther Pavihi
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Islandwide bacterial contamination in the water; Public told to boil all drinking water until further notice
The island woke up this morning to a public notice from the Directors of the Utilities, Health, and Environment advising to boil all drinking water from the island’s water supply systems. Director of Utilities Clinton…
JAN 14, 2022·Esther Pavihi
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Reducing MIQ stay to ten days started; while families are reminded of excessive food waste at MIQ facilities
On Monday this week, the thirty-two passengers on that flight will be staying in MIQ for ten days instead of the thirteen days. Future flights will require passengers to quarantine for 10 days as per government…
JAN 13, 2022·Esther Pavihi
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Booster shots to begin on Tuesday next week for eligible people 18 years and older
Just over one thousand eligible people over 18 year olds on the island will be taking their booster shot next Tuesday 18 th January, these are people who have received the first and second doses of the Pfizer vaccine…
JAN 13, 2022·Esther Pavihi
NEWSPower restored to Tapeu residences after hit and run this morning
Power restored to Tapeu residences after hit and run this morning
Several households including the Chancery and residences of the New Zealand High and Australian Commission and Premier’s residence were without water and power this morning after a vehicle hit a power box on top of…
JAN 07, 2022·Esther Pavihi
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Police confirm investigation into Christmas morning incident involving drunken youth and the Kiwibank doors
While most families were waking up to their traditional Christmas morning activities, the Police had to attend to an incident of a trail of blood and a broken glass door at the local bank at the Commercial Centre. The…
JAN 06, 2022·Esther Pavihi
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Petrol and Diesel price hike to $3.02 per litre and LPG will increase next week
The government this morning announced that the increases in fuel prices will come into effect on Monday next week January 10 th . Both petrol and diesel will cost $3.02 per litre.
JAN 05, 2022·Esther Pavihi