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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.

Fancy footwork during first touch games

Wednesday 3 February 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby

Cook Islands Touch began its Vodafone Cook Islands men’s and women’s touch competition on Monday.

‘Fishing freaks’ stoked with catch

Wednesday 3 February 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local, National

Two passionate fishermen “did the miles to get the smiles” and were rewarded with the first Broadbill Swordfish to be caught by rod and reel in Rarotonga.

Back to where it all began

Wednesday 3 February 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local, National

This Friday February 5, the much-loved local brand Manini Wear is having a pop-up market stall at Tamanu Beach Resort, Aitutaki.

Keu Mataroa new Cook Islands Consul General to NZ

Wednesday 3 February 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Politics

Keutekarakia (Keu) Mataroa has been officially welcomed to his post as Cook Islands Consul General to New Zealand.

Alleged aggravated robbers denied bail

Wednesday 3 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National

Two of the three accused of aggravated robbery will be in police custody until the next adjournment, while the youngest of the group is on bail.

Fighting the helmet fine

Wednesday 3 February 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Crime, National

Tim Buchanan represented himself in court today fighting his $250 fine for failing to wear a motorcycle helmet.

Kia Orana Values to inspire others

Wednesday 3 February 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Kia Orana Values were presented to the Cook Islands Child Welfare Association (CICWA) to inspire and reach out to their members with a positive start to the year.

Triathlon challenge records big turnout

Monday 1 February 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Other Sports, Sports

Keep Calm and Tri and Lettuce Smoke You claim top prizes at the season opening triathlon team challenge on Saturday.

Touch season starts today

Monday 1 February 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby

The 2021 Cook Islands Touch competition will see a few rule changes.

Finding solutions to water shortage

Monday 1 February 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

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PM to assume Polynesian Leaders Group chair role

Monday 1 February 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Politics

Prime Minister Mark Brown on Thursday morning met with other leaders in the 10th Polynesian Leaders Group (PLG) Meeting held virtually to discuss a wide range of important regional issues.

Supervised quarantine ends early

Monday 1 February 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National

Passengers who arrived in Rarotonga last week and placed in supervised quarantined at Edgewater Resort and Spa were released yesterday.