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Official Covid-19 response information not clear says Pacific health provider

Friday 18 February 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

Representatives from Pacific-focused health providers are not surprised that Pasifika people make up about half of the cases in the latest Covid-19 outbreak.

Leptospirosis in Fiji: 14 dead, 179 cases confirmed

Friday 18 February 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional

While Fijian health authorities are happy Covid-19 cases in the country are on the decline, they can't say the same for leptospirosis.

Faith, trust and hope versus fear

Friday 18 February 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

It is only by working together in faith and by doing our part will it be possible to come through this Covid-19 crisis, writes Bishop Paul Donoghue of the Catholic Church.

Dream destination wedding turns into horrific nightmare

Friday 18 February 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National

All hopes of a Kiwi tourist couple being married on Rarotonga were dashed after a session of heavy drinking led to assault.

Covid-19: Cooks record fourth community case

Friday 18 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National

Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health yesterday recorded the country’s fourth Covid-19 community case at the Rarotonga airport testing facility.

Covid-19: Fourth case recorded

Thursday 17 February 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National

The Cook Islands has recorded its fourth Covid-19 case, says a statement from Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health.

Covid-19: Pacific leaders "prepared" for more cases in Pacific community in NZ

Thursday 17 February 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional

Despite Pasifika making up about half of the cases in the current Omicron outbreak, community leaders say they're prepared for what's to come.

Cooks leader dismisses claim Puna out of Forum role

Thursday 17 February 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

The Cook Islands is dismissing reports Henry Puna is to stand down as head of the Pacific Islands Forum to heal a rift with the Micronesian leaders in the body.

Kata: Pacific Islands Forum

Thursday 17 February 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

PM ‘disappointed’ by lack of consultation

Thursday 17 February 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Economy, National

Prime Minister Mark Brown says he is disappointed that no prior consultation was made with the Cook Islands regarding Henry Puna’s exit as secretary-general from the Pacific Islands Forum in June.

LETTERS: Travel in times of uncertainty

Thursday 17 February 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, I guess it's hard both ways we are supposed to be coming over for our first visit end of March (Uncertainty in tourism sector, Cook Islands News, Tuesday, February 15).

‘Show the community you believe in equality’

Thursday 17 February 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Pride Cook Islands launched its Pride Pledge programme on Tuesday evening – a values-based commitment that organisations and individuals can take to implement a safe and inclusive culture and environment for LGBQTI+ employees and customers.

Covid-19: Close contacts test positive, may not be 'very infectious' - Baker

Thursday 17 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National

Cook Islands Covid-19 count has moved from one to three after close contacts of the country’s first community case returned positive.

Reports on SG Puna stepping down ‘premature and puzzling’

Wednesday 16 February 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Politics, Regional

Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown says any discussions relating to the Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General Henry Puna stepping aside are “premature and puzzling”.

Cooks testing continuing in wake of first Covid case

Wednesday 16 February 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

The Cook Islands Health Ministry Te Marae Ora tested 371 people for Covid-19 yesterday, in the wake of the first positive result in the country on Monday.

Pasifika make up half of the cases in the current outbreak of Omicron variant

Wednesday 16 February 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

Pasifika people are making up about half of the cases in the current outbreak of the Omicron variant in New Zealand.

Competition heats up in round three of touch comp

Wednesday 16 February 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby

The Cook Islands Touch Association open and mixed divisions weekly competition is well underway with some impressive action in round three.

Kata: Virus Situation

Wednesday 16 February 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

LETTERS: ‘Concerned citizen’

Wednesday 16 February 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, I am writing as a concerned citizen in response to the letter by Dr Deacon Teapa, Dr Yin Yin May, Dr Mokora, Dr Lwin, Dr Aung, Dr Basili, and Dr Zhou published on February 9.

Authorities explain delay in Covid-19 announcement

Wednesday 16 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National

The Prime Minister and Secretary of Health say they were waiting for more information before they made the public announcement that a visitor tested positive to Covid-19.