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Covid-19 related death

Monday 28 March 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health, National

An elderly Rarotonga man with Covid-19 passed away over the weekend but Te Marae Ora health ministry spokesperson says ‘indications are that the virus was not the cause of death’.

Takitumu Conservation Area showing signs of recovery

Saturday 26 March 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Environment, National

Work on the Takitumu Conservation Area, which was damaged during the January storms, is well underway according to its volunteers.

Local pilot soars to new heights

Saturday 26 March 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports

Local pilot Andrew Logan is used to flying high but this week he set himself a new personal achievement soaring to new heights winning his first ever BSP Aitutaki Marathon Pursuit in Paradise race.

Breaking down mental health barriers

Saturday 26 March 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Features, Weekend

A renowned Cook Islands researcher and psychologist has returned home to better understand and study the impacts of mental health issues in the pacific and the country.

My reo lives in my heart

Saturday 26 March 2022 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in On the Street, Opinion

I am fortunate, because for as long as I can remember Maori was spoken in our home, just never to me, although at times about me, especially when I had misbehaved, writes Thomas Tarurongo Wynne.

Moana Pasifika take out first ever Super Rugby win

Friday 25 March 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

Moana Pasifika are hosting the Hurricanes at Mt Smart Stadium in Auckland in the latest Super Rugby Pacific clash this evening.

Kata: Grinna II

Friday 25 March 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata

Additional charges

Friday 25 March 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National

Suspended Deputy Prime Minister Robert Tapaitau and former secretary of Infrastructure Cook Islands Diane Charlie-Puna face additional charges as a date for their trial looms.

Health workers ‘under pressure’

Friday 25 March 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National

Cook Islands hospital workers are under pressure due to the increasing number of staff affected by Covid-19.

Attempts to sink damaged Grinna II prove futile

Friday 25 March 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Outer Islands

Attempts to sink the damaged Taio Shipping vessel that ran aground this week failed after foreign fishing vessels were unable to pull it off Manihiki’s reef.

PNG seal last semi-final spot in OFC World Cup qualifiers

Thursday 24 March 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

Papua New Guinea have come from behind to beat Fiji 2-1 and seal the final playoff berth in the FIFA World Cup Oceania Qualifiers in Qatar.

Kata: Covid-19

Thursday 24 March 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Group stranded on Rakahanga

Thursday 24 March 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Outer Islands

People are left stranded on Rakahanga after their ride back to Rarotonga, Taio Shipping vessel the Grinna, ran aground on Manihiki on Monday.

Cook Islands withdraw from FIFA World Cup qualifiers

Wednesday 23 March 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

The Cook Islands have become the second team to withdraw from the FIFA World Cup Oceania Qualifiers, after the bulk of their squad tested positive for Covid-19.

Kata: Isolation

Wednesday 23 March 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Economic issues dominate ONOC meeting

Wednesday 23 March 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Commonwealth Games, Sports

Economic issues dominated the agenda at the latest Oceania National Olympic Committees (ONOC) secretary generals workshop meeting, as discussions floated towards target setting and problem solving in the build-up to Paris 2024.

Wage subsidy bill climbs to more than $70 million

Wednesday 23 March 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National

Cook Islands Government has extended the wage subsidy to the middle of April, but the initiative has already cost more than $70 million.

Three patients test positive for Covid-19

Tuesday 22 March 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National

Cook Islands Government has confirmed three hospital patients have tested positive for Covid-19, but these were not admitted because of Covid-19.

French Polynesia police seize huge meth haul

Tuesday 22 March 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in French Polynesia, Regional

Police in French Polynesia have seized almost $US50 million worth of methamphetamine on a cruise ship from the United States.

Sporting federations hopeful

Tuesday 22 March 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby

Local sporting federations remain confident of returning to the field as early as next month despite increasing number of Covid-19 cases in the community.