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OPINION: Covid-19 vaccination: Get the facts before jabs
Thursday 13 May 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion
As a Cook Islander I expect robust explanatory or educational efforts by Te Marae Ora and the Cook Islands Government to the people of the Cook Islands about the Pfizer vaccine, writes Wilkie Rasmussen.
‘Empowerment retreat’ for 300 Health staff
Thursday 13 May 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National
This weekend about 300 Te Marae Ora staff will attend an empowerment retreat at the Edgewater Resort.
Covid-19 vaccination of entire country by end of July, government says
Thursday 13 May 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Health, National
Cook Islands residents can expect to receive their first dosage of the Covid-19 vaccine next week under a government plan unveiled yesterday.
Covid-19 vaccinations to begin next week, government says
Wednesday 12 May 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local, National
Cook Islands residents will begin receiving their first dosage of the Covid-19 vaccine next week under a government plan released to the public on Wednesday.
Rivalry brings out the best in top two golfers
Wednesday 12 May 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Other Sports, Sports
A friendly rivalry between the Cook Islands’ top two male golfers has resulted in a new Rarotonga Golf Club course record.
OPINION: When dogs bite
Wednesday 12 May 2021 | Written by Dr. Ellen McBryde | Published in Editorials, Opinion
No surprises here – dog bite wounds are one of the most common reasons pet owners contact the vet clinic. But why do dogs bite? And what can we do about it? By Dr Ellen McBryde of Te Are Manu Vet Clinic.
Nurses answer the call
Wednesday 12 May 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
On International Nurses’ Day today, Cook Islands health minister has paid tribute to nurses around the world, including our own, as well as Cook Islander Louisa Akavi, who has been missing for seven years since her kidnapping in 2013.
Removal of almond and ironwood trees for safety, government agency says
Wednesday 12 May 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
The Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC) has started to remove four trees from the Avarua township median strip.
Eels rue indiscipline in loss
Tuesday 11 May 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports
The Avatiu Nikao Eels are hoping to bounce back in the do-or-die clash against Arorangi Bears this weekend to keep their domestic rugby league title hopes alive.
OPINION: Journey to recovery ‘may be a road short lived’
Tuesday 11 May 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Te Marae Ora’s response to this dengue outbreak must be challenged with serious questions, writes Opposition leader Tina Pupuke Browne.
Back to school for term two
Tuesday 11 May 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
After a two-week holiday break, our nation’s children were back in the classrooms yesterday morning for the start of term two.
Young footballers’ final fight
Saturday 8 May 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Football, Sports
After a weeklong tournament and questionable weather, the semi-final games in the Cook Islands Youth Football Festival came to an end yesterday.
From Rarotonga to paradise – a trip of a lifetime
Saturday 8 May 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Features, Weekend
Seven hundred and forty nautical miles, or 1460 kilometres, and an estimated 96-hour sea voyage away from Rarotonga lies the island of Penrhyn, also known as Tongareva. With a population of approximately 218 people, and an array of uninhabited motu’s (smaller islands) spread out across its lagoons, Penrhyn continues to remain one of Earth’s best kept secrets. Nobby Clark, fisherman and owner of fishing charter boat Marlin Queen, recounts his recent visit to the Northern Group island.
Fix dengue, paramount chief says
Saturday 8 May 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Growing cases of dengue and a mystery virus casts doubt on Cook Islands health system’s ability to handle serious illnesses including Covid-19, Takitumu chief Pa Marie Ariki says.
Our future inheritance –‘claim it or lose it’
Friday 7 May 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features
We have struggled much, learned much, survived through many different phases of socio-economic changes and though still confronting economic challenges and downturns throughout our traditional, religious and political history, writes Bishop Tutai Pere in this week's Church Talk column.
Village health clinics to close as government prepares for vaccination rollout
Thursday 6 May 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National
Most puna clinics will close for about 10 weeks from May 10 for staff to assist with the vaccine rollout, says Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health (TMO).
Bubble sign off by end of week, government says
Thursday 6 May 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local, National
Final signoff on the travel bubble between the Cook Islands and New Zealand by the top health officials in both countries is expected to occur later this week, a government spokesperson says.
Titikaveka takes netball lead
Wednesday 5 May 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Netball, Sports
Avatiu premier’s unbeaten run in the Rarotonga Netball Club Competition came to an end after their loss to Titikaveka.
Bubble brings sense of excitement for businesses
Wednesday 5 May 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Economy, National
After more than a year of remaining open despite no tourists and operating with crushing overheads, restaurants, resorts and hotels in Rarotonga finally have a glimmer of hope to recover with the announcement of the two-way travel bubble between the Cook Islands and New Zealand.
PM unveils food security initiative on Mitiaro
Wednesday 5 May 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Outer Islands
During his official visit to Nukuroa last week, Prime Minister Mark Brown opened the Mitiaro Agriculture Hydroponics station, a facility with a 400-plant capacity.
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