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PNG morgues full as Covid-19 runs rampant

Friday 22 October 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Papua New Guinea, Regional

Papua New Guinea media reports paint a grim, ongoing picture of full morgues due to the surge in Covid-19 cases.

CHURCHTALK: The blueprint of Christianity

Friday 22 October 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

We cannot deny nor dispute the fact that our forebears were at one time or another, and so were some us today, by products and fruit of the London Missionary Society, writes Bishop Tutai Pere.

Aitutaki’s Bicentennial celebrations get underway

Friday 22 October 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands

Light showers followed by beautiful sunshine with an array of colourfully dressed hosts and guests, marked the official opening of the historic 200th Bicentennial celebrations of the arrival of Christianity to Aitutaki in 1821.

Ratu Wiliame Katonivere set to be Fiji's next president

Thursday 21 October 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional

Fijian Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama will move Ratu Wiliame Katonivere's name on Friday in Parliament to be the next President.

KATA: NZ covid response

Thursday 21 October 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

New Sevens coaches appointed

Thursday 21 October 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

Cook Islands Rugby Union has appointed the new head coaches of the national Sevens teams.

Traditional voyage for Aitutaki’s 200-year celebrations

Thursday 21 October 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National

GPS and modern navigation will be switched off for the overnight trip to Aitutaki on Vaka Marumaru Atua. Instead, the crew will be using traditional wayfinding techniques guided by stars, wind, swell, and the sun.

Slow vax rates could see Solomons' borders closed until 2023

Wednesday 20 October 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Solomon Islands

Poor uptake of the Covid-19 vaccine in Solomon Islands could see the country's borders remaining closed until 2023.

Squash skills to be highlighted at nationals

Wednesday 20 October 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports, Squash

Well-honed shots and raw talents are set to collide at the Cook Islands Squash Nationals next week.

KATA: Sludge disposal

Wednesday 20 October 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

Sludge could be dumped next to the Rarotonga landfill within two months

Wednesday 20 October 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Environment, National

The ongoing saga regarding the disposal of the by-product sludge from Rarotonga water intakes could be put to rest within months.

French Polynesia vaccination law to be amended

Tuesday 19 October 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in French Polynesia, Regional

French Polynesia's president Edouard Fritch says the vaccination law will be amended as opposition to any form of compulsion continues.

KATA: C.A.C vs Puna/Brown

Tuesday 19 October 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

Redbacks maintain unbeaten run

Tuesday 19 October 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Cricket, Sports

Arorangi men’s side maintained their unbeaten run in the Rarotonga Cricket Club competition after a hard-fought win at Raemaru Park on Saturday.

The strength and endurance of our nation’s Christianity

Tuesday 19 October 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

The coming celebrations in Aitutaki are both a time for reflection on the past and a time to look forward to a future world, to honour what our spiritual heritage has given us today and also to consider how that rich and fruitful heritage might help guide our footsteps tomorrow, writes Prime Minister Mark Brown.

Cooks amongst the most vaccinated in the world

Tuesday 19 October 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National

The Cook Islands have been identified as world leaders in Covid-19 vaccinations by the International Federation of Red Cross (IFRC).

Aftershocks of Covid-19 threaten to undo gains across Pacific says report

Monday 18 October 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

Experts are warning that development gains across the Pacific region over the past 10 years could be undone due to the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Upset win opens up title race

Monday 18 October 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

The race for the premier men’s title in the domestic football competition has become interesting following a major upset on Friday.

93 years of Girl Guiding

Monday 18 October 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features

The Girl Guide Cook Islands Association on Friday marked its 93rd anniversary with a celebration at the Sinai hall hosted by the Avarua company. Senior journalist Melina Etches talks to some of the longtime members in a quest to discover its history.