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Kata: Work

Friday 28 January 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Niki Rattle appointed new Ombudsman

Friday 28 January 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, National

Former Speaker of the Cook Islands Parliament Niki Rattle is the country’s new Ombudsman.

Kata: Covid-19

Thursday 27 January 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Competition ‘first in the region’

Thursday 27 January 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Badminton, Sports

Cook Islands is set to host the first ever AirBadminton competition in the Oceania region at the 2022 Beach Games which resumes this Friday.

Island wide clean up to avoid dengue outbreak

Thursday 27 January 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National

Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health is anticipating a possible dengue outbreak following a week of extreme weather that caused flash flooding and damages to properties especially in the coastal areas of Rarotonga.

Kiribati confirms more than 100 Covid-19 cases, prompting new govt restrictions

Wednesday 26 January 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Kiribati, Regional

The Kiribati Health Ministry has confirmed that the atoll island has surpassed 100 Covid-19 cases after it recorded 37 new positive infections on Wednesday.

Australian vessel with Covid-19 cases arrives in Tonga waters

Wednesday 26 January 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Tonga

Tonga is concerned an Australian naval vessel has arrived in the Kingdom with 29 people onboard who have tested postive to Covid-19.

Kata: Local Bank

Wednesday 26 January 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Sports to continue ‘as usual’

Wednesday 26 January 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health has clarified all sports, including contact games, will continue ‘as usual’ unless there was a Covid-19 case recorded in Rarotonga.

Learning the art of traditional canoe building

Wednesday 26 January 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Features

Using a traditional canoe for fishing will soon become a reality for the youth of the Kōrero o te 'Ōrau 'Ātui'anga ki te Tango programme.

Travel bubble ‘risky’

Wednesday 26 January 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in National, Tourism

A leading Pacific health expert has called Cook Islands Government’s decision to keep its borders open to visitors ‘risky’ but welcomed additional measures as the country ramps up preparation to face Omicron.

Forum launches Pacific appeal for Tonga

Tuesday 25 January 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Tonga

The Pacific Islands Forum has launched a "Blue Pacific Appeal" for Tonga.

Mave appointed Oceania Masters head

Tuesday 25 January 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Athletics, Sports

Athletics Cook Islands Federation secretary Ruth Mave was appointed president for the Oceania Masters Athletics on Wednesday evening via Zoom.

Omicron threat looms

Tuesday 25 January 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Health, National

A recent closed-door meeting between Te Marae Ora and leading agencies reveal the government will not be able to control Omicron when it hits the Cook Islands.

‘It’s a great relief’ - Travellers welcome Cook Islands border reopening

Saturday 22 January 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Features

Despite the unfavourable weather, Kiwi visitors who arrived here following the border reopening over a week ago are breathing a sigh of relief as they get to travel again after multiple lockdowns in New Zealand.

Cooks ready for Schools 7s

Friday 21 January 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Cook Islands will field two teams at this weekend’s Under-18 World Schools Sevens in Pakuranga, New Zealand.

Kata: Tropical Weather

Friday 21 January 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

‘We should anticipate widespread infection’

Friday 21 January 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Health, National

Government plans to keep the international border open and anticipate Omicron’s arrival as New Zealand ramps up preparation to tackle potentially thousands of cases of the latest Covid-19 variant in the community.

Covid numbers soar in Solomons

Thursday 20 January 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Solomon Islands

Solomon Islands reported 48 new cases of Covid-19 on Thursday.

Kata: Tsunami Alert

Thursday 20 January 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion