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In brief: Covid-19 in the Pacific

Wednesday 23 February 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

People in American Samoa are in disbelief after the discovery of its first Covid-19 case in the community.

Kata: Aussie border

Wednesday 23 February 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Kata, Opinion

Commonwealth hopefuls carry Cooks flag to NZ

Wednesday 23 February 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Other Sports, Sports

Cook Islands weightlifters are taking on the tough competition overseas for the first time in nearly four years.

LETTERS: 'God is not happy with us human beings'

Wednesday 23 February 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, in reply to Bishop Tutai Pere's letter on Saturday, I am wondering if most of our pastors on the island know that this Covid 19 was brought in by God almighty, our loving Father in Heaven.

‘It’s been a struggle’: Cook Islands residents countdown to Aussie reunions

Wednesday 23 February 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in National, Tourism

Australia reopened its border to all fully vaccinated visa holders on February 20, welcoming the return of international travellers and other visitors for the first time in nearly two years.

Two more Covid cases confirmed

Wednesday 23 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National

Cook Islands’ Covid-19 cases have moved from four to six as two more people were confirmed to be infected with the virus on Monday evening.

Call to support Tongan workers in NZ, Aust labour programmes

Tuesday 22 February 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Tonga

For the estimated 5,000 Tongans employed in New Zealand and Australia under their respective Pacific seasonal work schemes, the volcanic eruption and tsunami that devastated the Kingdom on 15 January 2022 was an entirely unforeseen event.

Rapa Nui 'Moai' stone statue begins long journey home

Tuesday 22 February 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional

A huge "Moai" statue, one of the iconic stone monuments from Rapa Nui or Easter Island has begun its journey back home.

Baudinet eyes first ever international rankings

Tuesday 22 February 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Sports, Tennis

Cook Islands’ top tennis player Brett Baudinet made history last night by becoming the country’s first male tennis player to play in an International Tennis Federation Men’s Professional Tennis Event.

‘Lost in translation’

Tuesday 22 February 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Go Local

Vibrant and spirited, a New Zealand-born and raised Cook Islander is overcoming adversity in her quest to learn, embrace, grasp and be at harmony with the culture of the Cook Islands.

LETTERS: Nepotism or meritocracy

Tuesday 22 February 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, the CIP (Cook Islands Party) Government over the past 12 years, since 2010, has increased the public sector, contrary to the reform initiatives set by ADB (Asian Development Bank) and development partners, New Zealand and Australia.

Australian border reopens

Tuesday 22 February 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Tourism

Cook Islanders intending to travel to Australia can do so after the country reopened its borders to fully vaccinated visa holders on Sunday, welcoming the return of tourists, business travellers, and other visitors.

Social way of life ‘not good for Omicron’: Health expert

Tuesday 22 February 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National

Pacific cultures social way of life could be part of the reason for the high number of Omicron cases in New Zealand, says a leading regional health expert.

The latest Covid-19 stories in the Pacific

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

French Polynesia has recorded another 1,855 Covid-19 cases in the last 48-hour reporting period.

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”?