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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

Book on lost era of heroic Mangaian boatmen launched

Thursday 20 January 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Go Local

The Mangaian book Vaka E Te Poti Tari Kako that recalls the lost era of surf boat lighterage on Mangaia, bringing it to life through the memories of one of the boatmen and visually through 150 historic photos, was launched in Mangaia yesterday morning.

Wet weather fails to dampen Games spirit

Thursday 20 January 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports, Sports

The 3x3 basketball competition at the 2022 Cook Islands Beach Games resumed yesterday after some matches were postponed due to weather conditions and player safety concerns on Tuesday.

Juggling act as authorities refute obstruction claims

Thursday 20 January 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National

Authorities have refuted claims the partner of an Arorangi Prison inmate is being obstructed in her attempts to see him, following her public calls for help.

Non-perishables being collected in Auckland for Tonga from Friday

Wednesday 19 January 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Tonga

The Aotearoa Tonga Relief Committee is gearing up to collect and send non-perishable foods to Tonga in the wake of the twin disaster.

Kata: Mango Bandit

Wednesday 19 January 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Beach Touch battle intensifies

Wednesday 19 January 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Other Sports, Sports

The 2022 Cook Islands Beach Games entered second week of competition on Monday with beach touch and 3x3 basketball being held at the Nikao beach courts and The Edgewater Resort and Spa tennis courts, respectively.