Articles by CI News Staff

Social way of life ‘not good for Omicron’: Health expert

Tuesday 22 February 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National

Pacific cultures social way of life could be part of the reason for the high number of Omicron cases in New Zealand, says a leading regional health expert.

Covid-19: Fourth case recorded

Thursday 17 February 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National

The Cook Islands has recorded its fourth Covid-19 case, says a statement from Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health.

Head Hunters gang ‘active’ in the Cooks

Thursday 17 February 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National

Notorious New Zealand-based Head Hunters gang has been labelled active in the Cook Islands, according to a report from an ‘independent, nonpartisan’ Sydney-based international policy think tank.

Reports on SG Puna stepping down ‘premature and puzzling’

Wednesday 16 February 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Politics, Regional

Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown says any discussions relating to the Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General Henry Puna stepping aside are “premature and puzzling”.

Moorfield, Pick win Adventure Triathlon

Tuesday 15 February 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports, Triathlon

The lagoon in Titikaveka could not have been more perfect for the PTS Adventure Triathlon which was held on Saturday afternoon.

Locations of interest

Monday 14 February 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National

The Ministry of health have announced the following locations of interest which includes a number of bars and nightclubs, eateries, a bank and supermarket.

Man facing charges following Panama crash

Monday 14 February 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Crime, National

A 43-year-old man is facing charges as a result of a crash in Panama in the early hours of Sunday morning.

Late notice ‘unacceptable’

Monday 14 February 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National

Calls have been made for government agencies to disseminate Covid-19 related information in a timely manner to avoid further spread of the virus.

Cook Islands records first Covid-19 community case

Sunday 13 February 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National

A New Zealand visitor who arrived into the Cook Islands this week has tested positive for Covid-19 early today.

Omicron threat: Locations of interest

Saturday 12 February 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National

Following on from Prime Minister Mark Brown’s statement earlier today, Te Marae Ora can confirm PCR COVID-19 tests have been carried out on 31 potential close contacts.  

Omicron ‘likely in our community’, says PM Brown

Saturday 12 February 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National

A person who tested positive for Omicron in New Zealand was in Rarotonga earlier this week and ‘likely infectious’ while on the island.

Triathlon ready for adventure race

Friday 11 February 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports, Triathlon

Cook Islands Triathlon Association is excited about their forthcoming event this Saturday, the PTS Adventure Triathlon at the Tikioki Tri Site.

80 percent Rarotonga kids receive first dose

Monday 7 February 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National

Close to 80 per cent of Rarotonga’s five to 11 years olds have received their first dose of the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine during the three-day rollout last week.

Bring it on wins first ever Air Badminton gold medal

Tuesday 1 February 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Badminton, Sports

Bring it on (pictured) won the first ever Air Badminton gold medal during the 2022 Cook Islands Beach Games at The Edgewater Resort and Spa courts on Saturday.

Arapaea Legacies win gold in beach volleyball comp

Monday 31 January 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in

The 2022 Cook Islands Beach Games ended with beach volleyball and AirBadminton competitions on Saturday.

Kata: Trail of destruction

Monday 24 January 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

Beach Touch battle intensifies

Wednesday 19 January 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Other Sports, Sports

The 2022 Cook Islands Beach Games entered second week of competition on Monday with beach touch and 3x3 basketball being held at the Nikao beach courts and The Edgewater Resort and Spa tennis courts, respectively.

Aitutaki ‘anxious’ as Kiwi visitors arrive

Wednesday 19 January 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Outer Islands

There is anxiety on Aitutaki amid Covid-19 variants as tourists converge on the island for the first time in five months.

Black Wolves, Spice Queenz emerge victors

Monday 17 January 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Other Sports, Sports

Black Wolves from Tupapa retained the Cook Islands Beach Games beach football title on Saturday.

Fees Free initiative reinstated

Monday 17 January 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National

The Fees Free study within the Cook Islands will commence with eligible institutions from this month following Prime Minister Mark Brown’s announcement of the Fees Free programme being extended as part of the Economic Recovery Roadmap (ERR) for the 2021/22 fiscal year.