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Covid-19 in Fiji: Children among the dead, 205 new cases confirmed

Friday 27 August 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional

Two children are among 11 people who have died from Covid-19 in Fiji as the Government also confirmed 205 new cases for the 24 hours to 8am on Friday.

Fiji


Avatiu rugby women's 7s eye historic win

Friday 27 August 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

Avatiu is all pumped for the Cook Islands Rugby Union women’s 7s final this afternoon at The Swamp.

Rugby Union


CHURCHTALK: Prevention is far better than redemption

Friday 27 August 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

Let it not take a lifetime before we realise that we have been there all along, that life does not offer anything sweeter than the love of dear ones and sharing of time together, writes Angaroakau Williams – Second counselor in the District Presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Church Talk


"Highly contagious" respiratory virus recorded as public encouraged to get flu jabs

Friday 27 August 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National

Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health has confirmed in Rarotonga two cases of Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) - a highly contagious virus with ‘cold and Covid-like symptoms’ that infects the lungs and breathing passages.

Health


Rugby union to resume play with no spectators

Thursday 26 August 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

Rugby spectators will miss out on the opportunity to witness the do-or-die Rarotonga Club 15s finals live this weekend due to alert level two restrictions.

Rugby Union


Survey shows labour worries

Thursday 26 August 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in

A labour survey completed just prior to the border closure shows more than half of employers in the Cook Islands are short staffed, and business leaders say planning needs to begin for when the country opens once again to visitors.


Protecting our people from Covid-19, says Solomons PM

Wednesday 25 August 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Solomon Islands

The Solomon Islands prime minister is calling on anyone who is resisting getting vaccinated to get the jab.

Regional

Former football boss six-year suspension ‘witch hunt’

Wednesday 25 August 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Football, Sports

Lee Harmon’s suspension from football is a “witch hunt”, Cook Islands Football Association’s general secretary Mii Piri-Savage says.

Football

Education Ministry will ‘address’ teacher pay parity in September

Wednesday 25 August 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National

A media statement from the Ministry of Education acknowledges that teacher remuneration has been an ongoing issue for an extended period of time, needs addressing, and is due for review.

Education


OPINION: Keeping Cook Islands Covid-free is a team effort

Tuesday 24 August 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion

There is a common saying that goes – when the going gets tough, the tough get going! And this week was a good example of that saying, writes Prime Minister Mark Brown.

Editorials


Alert level 2, inwards travel halt extended

Tuesday 24 August 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local, National

Government has extended the suspension on inbound passenger flights and health officials continue to carry out testing of recent arrivals as New Zealand’s Covid-19 outbreak enters its second week.

Local


OPINION: Be the change you want to see in the world

Monday 23 August 2021 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Count your blessings, stop your bickering, there are people suffering who need your prayers, and your mindfulness to make the world a better place. We can think globally but we need to act locally, writes Ruta Mave.

Editorials


Football boss fined and banned

Monday 23 August 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Football, Sports

Cook Islands Football Association president Lee Harmon has been banned and fined a hefty sum by the Oceania Football Confederation..

Football

10 people a day dying of Covid-19 in Fiji, says govt

Saturday 21 August 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional

Ten people are dying from Covid-19 daily in Fiji with the west now surpassing the central division where the outbreak is centred.

Fiji


Football to kick off 2021 season

Saturday 21 August 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Despite Alert Level 2, the opening round of the Rarotonga football competition with go ahead today with health requirements in place to ensure the welfare and safety of the players and spectators.

Football


OPINION: The three-legged stool

Saturday 21 August 2021 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion

The strength of our three pillars – our government, our Church and our traditional leaders – and how they interact with our lives affects everyone who calls themselves a Cook Islands Maori, writes Thomas Tarurongo Wynne.

Editorials


Repatriation of residents in NZ on the cards, government says

Saturday 21 August 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health, National

Cook Islands Cabinet will this weekend decide whether or not to extend the current Alert Level 2 status as well as continued suspension of inwards flight arrivals.

Health


Commercial production of kava in Australia will badly affect Vanuatu

Friday 20 August 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Vanuatu

This comes amid revelations that there are plans in Queensland to grow kava, which up to now has been banned, as a crop and as an import, in Australia.

Regional


B’ball receives exemption to hold games

Friday 20 August 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Basketball, Sports

The Avaiki Basketball Tournament held eight matches on Wednesday after the organising committee was granted permission from Te Marae Ora (TMO) Ministry of Health.

Basketball


'We are ready' - Government says it's prepared for Covid-19 outbreak

Friday 20 August 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National

Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health reassures people they are ready to handle a Covid-19 outbreak after a New Zealand-based medical expert said the country would not be able to handle the virus.

Health

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