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Outrage in Fiji as rapist plays rugby while serving sentence

Monday 21 February 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional

There has been widespread condemnation of convicted rapist and Fiji rugby sevens star Amenoni Nasilasila's inclusion at a local tournament last weekend.

Covid-19: Death rate among unvaccinated 17 times higher than among vaxxed, Fiji Govt warns

Monday 21 February 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional

Fiji's Government warns unvaccinated people in the vaccine-eligible population are 17 times more likely to die if they contract Covid-19 than those that are vaccinated.

Changing the narrative, one story at a time

Monday 21 February 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Features, Go Local

Cook Islander Qiane Matata-Sipu is all about storytelling. In a career that spans more than 15 years, the award-winning journalist, writer, and photographer has worked with some of the world’s biggest names like Disney.

A tribute to African American men and women

Monday 21 February 2022 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in On the Street, Opinion

February is black history month and a tribute to African American men and women who have made significant contributions to America and the rest of the world in the fields of science, politics, law, sports, the arts, entertainment, and many other fields.

Panthers make comeback

Monday 21 February 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby league, Sports

After losing their opening match of the 2022 domestic rugby league 13s season, defending champions Tupapa Panthers bounced back with an important win over the weekend.

LETTERS: What’s the plan for the Pa Enua?

Monday 21 February 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, can I ask the question of TMO (Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health) through Cook Islands News – “What is the Covid plan for the Pa Enua”?

Touch draws

Monday 21 February 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby

The round four of the Cook Islands Touch Association weekly competition will be held this afternoon at the Avatiu field.

No new Covid-19 cases reported

Monday 21 February 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health, National

There were no new Covid-19 cases recorded over the weekend with over 1000 tests carried out last week returning negative, except the four positive cases.

Companies plan to start seabed survey ‘later in the year’

Monday 21 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Environment, National

The three companies who have been awarded the Cook Islands seabed exploration licences are pleased with the progress but wary of another major hurdle – Covid-19 pandemic – as they plan exploration works.

‘Case zero’ grateful for local support

Saturday 19 February 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

The Cooks Islands is providing wrap-around support to the women detected as the first Covid-19 cases in Rarotonga.

Panthers after first win

Saturday 19 February 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Defending champions Tupapa Panthers are hoping to redeem themselves in the 2022 domestic rugby league 13s season when they take on high flying Ngatangiia Matavera Sea Eagles this afternoon.

Panzarella’s fascination and love for trees

Saturday 19 February 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Features, Go Local

Brennan Panzarella is sharing his love of the planet with the Cook Islands.

This is not a new challenge for our island home: Wynne

Saturday 19 February 2022 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in On the Street, Opinion

We no longer sit on the beach of maybes, watching the tide roll in and out. We are now in that ocean also swimming against the tide, but slowly we make our way across, because as navigators and voyagers, this is who we are.

Manuae, Penthouse magazine and a sunken Aussie grader

Saturday 19 February 2022 | Written by Rod Dixon | Published in Features, Weekend

Over a period of two months in 1981, a group from Rarotonga cleared and constructed a 4000-foot airstrip on Manuae island.

Tourism arrivals in January ‘good start’

Saturday 19 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National

Cook Islands recorded 3712 visitors last month following the border reopening on January 13, 2022.

Pa Enua border closure extended

Saturday 19 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Outer Islands

Travel between Rarotonga and the Pa Enua, except Aitutaki, is suspended until Wednesday next week, while a decision on the Aitutaki border is yet to be made.

LETTERS: Vaccine denial ‘unbiblical’

Saturday 19 February 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, just wish to offer my big meitaki maata to my good friend and RAC (Religious Advisory Council) colleague Bishop Paul Donoghue for the great Church talk article he wrote in our Cook Islands News yesterday.

Bears ready for 2022 season

Friday 18 February 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Arorangi Bears premier men’s and women’s teams are looking forward to their first outings in the Cook Islands Rugby League domestic 13s competition.

Kata: Lucky Escape

Friday 18 February 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

LETTERS: Eating his own promises?

Friday 18 February 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, a former member of Parliament Norman George, featured big in Saturday’s front page story and photo (‘Vote with your brains’), makes the most extraordinary statements, including that politicians feed and forget with the result being excess weight. Has Norman been eating his own promises?