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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.

Covid tests come back negative

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

All 424 Covid-19 tests on Monday have come back negative but the virus could still be spreading in the community, says the Secretary of Health.

Women’s rugby team to participate in legacy development programme

Tuesday 15 February 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

Cook Islands Rugby Union is looking for interested under-18 players and officials for an upcoming legacy development programme to be held in New Zealand.

Kata: Covid-19

Tuesday 15 February 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

LETTERS: Not time for blame game

Tuesday 15 February 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, instead of adding to the worry and stress, why not encourage the people to work together and help those who were at locations of interest or close contacts to isolate or come forth.

Moorfield, Pick win Adventure Triathlon

Tuesday 15 February 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports, Triathlon

The lagoon in Titikaveka could not have been more perfect for the PTS Adventure Triathlon which was held on Saturday afternoon.

‘No changes’ to contact sports

Tuesday 15 February 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Sports

There will be no further restrictions imposed on local sporting events, including contact games, a Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health spokesperson said last night.