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Articles by CI News Staff
Personal Protective Equipment to combat dengue
Wednesday 22 December 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National
Te Marae Ora’s Public Health department are pleased to have received gear to assist the combat of dengue next year.
Maritime and frontline Police upskill
Wednesday 22 December 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Education, National
Six Cook Islands police officers have completed dive training, adding significant value to Te Kukupa's crew capacity.
Beach Games registration extended
Tuesday 21 December 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) has extended the deadline for 2022 Beach Games registration following poor response.
New Act brings relief to deregistered companies
Thursday 16 December 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Politics
Local businesses that have been struck off the companies register can now reregister following the passing of the Companies Amendment Bill 2021 during the recent Parliament sitting.
Christmas creative ei competition
Wednesday 15 December 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Culture, National
As a lead up to Christmas and taking advantage of the abundance of flowers on the island, the Punanga Nui Market vendors have organised an ei making competition for this Friday December 17.
Bank launches secure system to protect customers from fraud
Tuesday 14 December 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National
BSP Cook Islands has launched its 3D Secure Service to make online card transaction secure.
Purple reign once again
Monday 13 December 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Tupapa Panthers created history after becoming the first local club to make a clean sweep in the Raro 7s Community Tournament on Saturday.
Police warn don’t drink and drive
Monday 13 December 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National
The police are projecting a bump in the number of road incidents this month, due to the onset of the festive season, a statement from the Cook Islands Police Service said.
Huge excitement as Christmas holidays begin
Saturday 11 December 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Education, National
The Year 4 students at Papa’aroa School couldn’t contain their excitement for the very last day of school yesterday as they lined up outside their classroom to finish off the last few hours left of their school day.
Yacht denied entry attempted to re-enter: Hosking
Tuesday 7 December 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National
A yacht that first attempted to enter Avatiu harbour yesterday morning and was told to leave, attempted to re-enter in the afternoon, Secretary of Transport John Hosking confirmed in a statement last night.
Cook Islands Rugby prepares for RARO 7s tournament
Monday 6 December 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports
The RARO 7s Tournament will be held this Friday and Saturday at The Swamp in Avatiu.
First coronavirus case returns negative result
Monday 6 December 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National
Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health yesterday confirmed the positive Covid-19 case detected in the managed isolation quarantine at the Edgewater Resort on Friday was a ‘historical case’ after the recent test returned a negative result.
Cook Islands News Awards
Saturday 4 December 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National
As a difficult year strained by hardship and challenges draws to a close, Cook Islands News wants to reflect on many things to remember in a year some would rather forget. With that in mind, your newspaper is proud to launch the inaugural Cook Islander of the Year 2021 award. The award recognises people for […]
10 year old boy tests positive for Covid-19 in Cook Islands
Friday 3 December 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National
Prime Minister Mark Brown has announced that the Cook Islands has it’s first positive case of Covid-19.
$60 million to ‘balance need for immediate liquidity’
Wednesday 1 December 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National
Twenty million of the $60 million grant from New Zealand will be spent on immediate financing needs while $40 million will contribute to infrastructure initiatives.
Mana Tiaki Ngatangiia to host caregivers’ workshop
Tuesday 30 November 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National
Learning how to better care for elderly patients or family members will be the focus of a training workshop in Ngatangiia tomorrow.
Tournament provides platform for development
Tuesday 30 November 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Netball, Sports
Netball Already in Paradise was declared a success after three days of intense competition at the National Sports Arena in Nikao.
Health ministry secures Covid-19 vaccine booster
Tuesday 30 November 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National
The Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine booster will be available from mid of December, says Te Marae Ora Minister of Health. This was confirmed by the New Zealand Ministry of Health during a Zoom meeting with Te Marae Ora health ministry officials yesterday. The dates for the roll-out of the third dose will be confirmed next week.
$60 million boost from NZ
Monday 29 November 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National
The local tourism sector is anticipating a timely boost ahead of the January 13 border reopening after New Zealand government announced $60 million support to the Cook Islands.
Favourites remain on track
Saturday 27 November 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Netball, Sports
After two days of intense competition, top four teams from each division will be battling for the top honours in the Netball Already in Paradise tournament at the National Sports Arena in Nikao.
