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New Zealand affirms further health support

Friday 5 February 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National

Officials from Cook Islands and New Zealand held more technical and detailed discussions relating to the two-way quarantine free travel, Covid-19 vaccine and further support to strengthen the local health system.

CHURCH TALK: The origin of Valentine’s Day

Friday 5 February 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

I have been a Catholic priest for 46 years and have never preached a sermon on St. Valentine. I find it strange that businesses have taken over the feast day, February 14th and in our church, you will not hear any mention of St. Valentine on that day, writes Bishop Paul Donoghue of the Catholic Church.

Pukapuka lays out red carpet for PM Brown

Friday 5 February 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Outer Islands

Having arrived in Pukapuka on Tuesday morning, Prime Minister Mark Brown and his accompanying government delegation are now in the final stages of their mission to the northern group this week.

St Joseph’s prefects ‘energised and ready’

Friday 5 February 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National

St Joseph’s Primary School prefects were invested yesterday at a special church service held at the St Joseph’s Catholic Cathedral.

Laws to keep litterers away

Friday 5 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, National

With plans to establish the Nikao Social Centre area as a park, laws and regulations aligning with the National Environment Services will soon be implemented.

Fourth robbery accused to appear in court

Friday 5 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National

The fourth alleged offender suspected to have been involved in an alleged armed robbery of Woo’s Store in Tikioki, is expected to appear in court today.

Punanga Nui Market ‘pumping’

Friday 5 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local

Punanga Nui Market fees will remain free for vendors during the week from Monday to Friday, says market manager William Taripo.

Top job

Thursday 4 February 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

Opposition congratulate former PM Henry Puna

Thursday 4 February 2021 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in National, Politics

Former Cook Islands Prime Minister Henry Puna was yesterday named the new Secretary General of the Pacific Islands Forum, becoming the first Cook Islander to take up the top regional role.

Are Pa Metua emotional about relocation

Thursday 4 February 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Mama Taka Wright was visibly upset and disappointed to see the belongings of the Are Pa Metua moved from the premises they had occupied and rented from Airport Authority Cook Islands in Nikao.

Teams confirmed for beach soccer

Thursday 4 February 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Black Wolves and Ladies in Black are the top bets in the inaugural Cook Islands Football Association beach soccer competition.

Dengue outbreak confirmed

Thursday 4 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National

Members of the public are being urged to avoid mosquito bites during the daytime - particularly at dusk and dawn – after a new dengue outbreak in the Cook Islands was declared by Te Marae Ora health ministry.

Special moment for PM and his delegation

Thursday 4 February 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Outer Islands

Prime Minister Mark Brown pays his first visit to Suwarrow, the largest national park of the Cook Islands, during his northern group tour.

University saga takes new twist

Thursday 4 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, National, Regional

The University of the South Pacific’s Cook Islands campus director hopes member countries will come together and put extreme pressure on the Fijian Government after shock deportation of their vice chancellor.

‘The region has made an outstanding choice’

Thursday 4 February 2021 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in National, Politics

Congratulatory messages are flowing from every corner of the Pacific region including Australia and New Zealand for former Cook Islands Prime Minister Henry Puna, who was yesterday voted in as the new Secretary General of the Pacific Islands Forum.

Rain and intakes

Wednesday 3 February 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

Badminton gets off to flying start

Wednesday 3 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Badminton, Sports

This week’s Badminton World Federation Development and Shuttle kicked off despite the heavy rain on Monday.