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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.

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.