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Cricketers, captains, coaches, c-lectors and communication

Tuesday 1 March 2022 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports

Over the last couple of months there have been lots of ‘breaking news’ related to cricket.

Covid-19: Children under five test positive

Tuesday 1 March 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National

Seventeen more cases of Covid-19 as part of a single cluster identified on Sunday was confirmed yesterday, bringing the total number of positive cases in the Cook Islands to 42 (as of 2pm yesterday).

Kata: Fines

Monday 28 February 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Record rise in Covid cases

Monday 28 February 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National

Three schools – Te Uki Ou, Tereora College and Nikao Maori – will be closed today after ‘at least one new positive Covid-19 case each’ have been identified at these schools yesterday.

Panthers face spirited Bears

Saturday 26 February 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Rugby league, Sports

The third round of the Cook Islands Rugby League domestic 13s competition will see two big clashes in the premier men’s division this afternoon. Defending champions Tupapa Panthers will take Arorangi Bears at Victoria Park while Avatiu Nikao Eels will play Ngatangiia Matavera Sea Eagles at Nukupure Park. Both matches will kick off at 5pm. […]

Raro visitors ready to roll Covid-19 dice

Saturday 26 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Tourism

Some tourists planning a trip to the Cook Islands are unaware of the risks associated with Covid-19 - which includes bearing isolation costs if they test positive while on holiday here – while others are prepared to roll the dice.

Baudinet misses out on world ranking

Saturday 26 February 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Sports, Tennis

So close, yet so far for Cook Islands tennis star Brett Baudinet who this week became the country’s first male tennis player to play in an International Tennis Federation Men’s Professional Tennis Event.

Pioneering and developing tourism in the Cook Islands

Friday 25 February 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Features, Go Local

After contributing to the tourism industry and wider community for more than 50 years, Christchurch-born Des Eggelton has earned his retirement along with a few beers.

Passion for language and people

Friday 25 February 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Weekend

Cook Islands broadcaster Tauraki Rongo is determined, and wants to ensure that young Cook Islanders know their identity and culture, take pride in their heritage, and how they connect to the land.

Never before has the word become so weaponised

Friday 25 February 2022 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in On the Street, Opinion

Listening to the flurry of news reports on the invasion of the sovereign country Ukraine by President Putin and his army, I couldn’t help but notice the comparison between other narratives of tyranny, nazification and the weaponisation of words like freedom fighters around us today.

Cooks confirm first Covid-19 community case

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

Cook Islands has today confirmed its first community case of Covid-19, bringing the total number of positive cases to nine.

Russia-Ukraine conflict to impact Pacific economies - USP academic

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

The invasion of Ukraine is likely to have a signficant impact on the Pacific, warns a senior USP academic.

Kata: Russian Imperialism

Friday 25 February 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Cooks’ first Covid-19 case leaves isolation

Friday 25 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National

The active number of Covid-19 cases in Rarotonga now stands at seven after the first positive case finished her 10-day isolation period this week.

Cook Islands govt extends wage subsidy

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

The Cook Island government has extended the wage subsidy for March as businesses feel the pinch due to an underwhelming number of New Zealand tourists.

Fiji reports 5 more leptospirosis deaths

Thursday 24 February 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional

Five more people have died from leptospirosis in Fiji this year, taking the death toll to 19.

Kata: Location of interest

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

Triathlon set to host kids’ competition this Saturday

Thursday 24 February 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Sports, Triathlon

Cook Islands Triathlon Association is looking forward to their next big event, the Paradise Supplies Kids’ Triathlon which is to be held this Saturday.

Health to review measures

Thursday 24 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National

With total number of Covid-19 cases up to eight as of 6pm last night, Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health is set to review its current measures to reduce quarantine time for close contacts in the country.