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Sporting federations make adjustments to comply with Covid-19 requirement

Tuesday 29 March 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Sports

Government has announced contact sport will resume from Friday, April 1, provided participants and officials return negative Covid-19 RAT tests.

Pa Enua travel set to resume

Tuesday 29 March 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Tourism

The Cook Islands Government has set a nominal date for travel to return to Pa Enua of April 18 for the Southern Group islands and April 25 for the Northern Group.

Palau's President fronts up on PIF rift, Covid-19 and climate change

Monday 28 March 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Palau, Regional

RNZ Pacific's regional correspondent, Kelvin Anthony spoke to President Surangel Whipps Jr, of Palau, on a range of issues including.

Covid-19 in the Pacific

Monday 28 March 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

American Samoa has recorded its second Covid-19 related death.

Kata: Ukraine

Monday 28 March 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

‘Attempting the world’s slowest half marathon’

Monday 28 March 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Sports, Triathlon

First time Cook Islands visitor, Kiwi broadcaster and travel writer Tim Roxborogh took on the ‘Pursuit in Paradise’ marathon on Aitutaki and recounts his steps.

Three years in a row

Monday 28 March 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Sports, Triathlon

The always popular Cook Islands Triathlon Association BSP Women’s Triathlon took place on Saturday afternoon with a much smaller field that usual.

Recovering in paradise

Monday 28 March 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Features, Go Local

He survived a potentially life-threatening spinal injury, but now former rugby player Michael ‘Fats’ Fatialofa is adjusting to Cook Islands time. He and his wife speak to Matthew Littlewood about what they hope for the future.

Covid-19 related death

Monday 28 March 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health, National

An elderly Rarotonga man with Covid-19 passed away over the weekend but Te Marae Ora health ministry spokesperson says ‘indications are that the virus was not the cause of death’.

Takitumu Conservation Area showing signs of recovery

Saturday 26 March 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Environment, National

Work on the Takitumu Conservation Area, which was damaged during the January storms, is well underway according to its volunteers.

Local pilot soars to new heights

Saturday 26 March 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports

Local pilot Andrew Logan is used to flying high but this week he set himself a new personal achievement soaring to new heights winning his first ever BSP Aitutaki Marathon Pursuit in Paradise race.

Breaking down mental health barriers

Saturday 26 March 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Features, Weekend

A renowned Cook Islands researcher and psychologist has returned home to better understand and study the impacts of mental health issues in the pacific and the country.

My reo lives in my heart

Saturday 26 March 2022 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in On the Street, Opinion

I am fortunate, because for as long as I can remember Maori was spoken in our home, just never to me, although at times about me, especially when I had misbehaved, writes Thomas Tarurongo Wynne.

Moana Pasifika take out first ever Super Rugby win

Friday 25 March 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

Moana Pasifika are hosting the Hurricanes at Mt Smart Stadium in Auckland in the latest Super Rugby Pacific clash this evening.

Kata: Grinna II

Friday 25 March 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata

Additional charges

Friday 25 March 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National

Suspended Deputy Prime Minister Robert Tapaitau and former secretary of Infrastructure Cook Islands Diane Charlie-Puna face additional charges as a date for their trial looms.

Health workers ‘under pressure’

Friday 25 March 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National

Cook Islands hospital workers are under pressure due to the increasing number of staff affected by Covid-19.

Attempts to sink damaged Grinna II prove futile

Friday 25 March 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Outer Islands

Attempts to sink the damaged Taio Shipping vessel that ran aground this week failed after foreign fishing vessels were unable to pull it off Manihiki’s reef.

PNG seal last semi-final spot in OFC World Cup qualifiers

Thursday 24 March 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

Papua New Guinea have come from behind to beat Fiji 2-1 and seal the final playoff berth in the FIFA World Cup Oceania Qualifiers in Qatar.

Kata: Covid-19

Thursday 24 March 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion