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In brief: Covid-19 in the Pacific

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

People in American Samoa are in disbelief after the discovery of its first Covid-19 case in the community.

Kata: Aussie border

Wednesday 23 February 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Kata, Opinion

Commonwealth hopefuls carry Cooks flag to NZ

Wednesday 23 February 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Other Sports, Sports

Cook Islands weightlifters are taking on the tough competition overseas for the first time in nearly four years.

Two more Covid cases confirmed

Wednesday 23 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National

Cook Islands’ Covid-19 cases have moved from four to six as two more people were confirmed to be infected with the virus on Monday evening.

Rapa Nui 'Moai' stone statue begins long journey home

Tuesday 22 February 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional

A huge "Moai" statue, one of the iconic stone monuments from Rapa Nui or Easter Island has begun its journey back home.

‘Lost in translation’

Tuesday 22 February 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Go Local

Vibrant and spirited, a New Zealand-born and raised Cook Islander is overcoming adversity in her quest to learn, embrace, grasp and be at harmony with the culture of the Cook Islands.

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.

Outrage in Fiji as rapist plays rugby while serving sentence

Monday 21 February 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional

There has been widespread condemnation of convicted rapist and Fiji rugby sevens star Amenoni Nasilasila's inclusion at a local tournament last weekend.

Covid-19: Death rate among unvaccinated 17 times higher than among vaxxed, Fiji Govt warns

Monday 21 February 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional

Fiji's Government warns unvaccinated people in the vaccine-eligible population are 17 times more likely to die if they contract Covid-19 than those that are vaccinated.

Changing the narrative, one story at a time

Monday 21 February 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Features, Go Local

Cook Islander Qiane Matata-Sipu is all about storytelling. In a career that spans more than 15 years, the award-winning journalist, writer, and photographer has worked with some of the world’s biggest names like Disney.

A tribute to African American men and women

Monday 21 February 2022 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in On the Street, Opinion

February is black history month and a tribute to African American men and women who have made significant contributions to America and the rest of the world in the fields of science, politics, law, sports, the arts, entertainment, and many other fields.

Panthers make comeback

Monday 21 February 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby league, Sports

After losing their opening match of the 2022 domestic rugby league 13s season, defending champions Tupapa Panthers bounced back with an important win over the weekend.

Touch draws

Monday 21 February 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby

The round four of the Cook Islands Touch Association weekly competition will be held this afternoon at the Avatiu field.

Companies plan to start seabed survey ‘later in the year’

Monday 21 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Environment, National

The three companies who have been awarded the Cook Islands seabed exploration licences are pleased with the progress but wary of another major hurdle – Covid-19 pandemic – as they plan exploration works.

‘Case zero’ grateful for local support

Saturday 19 February 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

The Cooks Islands is providing wrap-around support to the women detected as the first Covid-19 cases in Rarotonga.

Panthers after first win

Saturday 19 February 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Defending champions Tupapa Panthers are hoping to redeem themselves in the 2022 domestic rugby league 13s season when they take on high flying Ngatangiia Matavera Sea Eagles this afternoon.

Panzarella’s fascination and love for trees

Saturday 19 February 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Features, Go Local

Brennan Panzarella is sharing his love of the planet with the Cook Islands.

This is not a new challenge for our island home: Wynne

Saturday 19 February 2022 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in On the Street, Opinion

We no longer sit on the beach of maybes, watching the tide roll in and out. We are now in that ocean also swimming against the tide, but slowly we make our way across, because as navigators and voyagers, this is who we are.

Pa Enua border closure extended

Saturday 19 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Outer Islands

Travel between Rarotonga and the Pa Enua, except Aitutaki, is suspended until Wednesday next week, while a decision on the Aitutaki border is yet to be made.

Bears ready for 2022 season

Friday 18 February 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Arorangi Bears premier men’s and women’s teams are looking forward to their first outings in the Cook Islands Rugby League domestic 13s competition.