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No further Covid-19 cases from over 300 tests

Tuesday 15 February 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National

No further Covid-19 cases have been detected in Rarotonga from over 300 tests carried out at the Terevete Park testing station yesterday.

Health


Community transmission leaves parents concerned

Tuesday 15 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Education, National

Local Covid-19 community transmission has left some parents concerned for their children’s wellbeing but schools have since added extra safety measures.

Education


UN warns more international help needed in Tonga

Monday 14 February 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Tonga

The United Nations Pacific office is urging the international community to keep up the support to Tonga and help it build back stronger after the January 15 volcanic eruption and tsunami.

Regional


Samoa rugby chief surprised by complaints from players

Monday 14 February 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Samoa

The chief executive of Lakapi Samoa says reports of the national sevens team management creating an unpleasant environment for the players has come as a surprise.

Regional


Cook Islands detects first Covid case

Monday 14 February 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional

The Cook Islands has detected its first case of Covid-19.

New Zealand


LETTERS: Call to reduce NZ flights

Monday 14 February 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, the announcement by the Prime Minister on Saturday (12 February) relating to a traveller who tested positive after returning to Auckland last week, probably raises more questions than answers.

Letters to the Editor


Eels thump Panthers

Monday 14 February 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Defending champions Tupapa Panthers were humbled by arch-rivals Avatiu Nikao Eels in the opening round of the Cook Islands Rugby League 13s competition over the weekend.

Rugby league


Valentine’s day – romance for some, extortion for others

Monday 14 February 2022 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Entertainment, Features

Valentine’s day the day of love and madness, chocolate and flowers, cards and gifts.

Entertainment


Late notice ‘unacceptable’

Monday 14 February 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National

Calls have been made for government agencies to disseminate Covid-19 related information in a timely manner to avoid further spread of the virus.

Economy


Cooks brace as first Covid-19 case reaches community

Monday 14 February 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, National

Cook Islands last night reported its first Covid-19 community case, bringing an end to the country’s two-year Covid-19 free run.

Economy


Cook Islands records first Covid-19 community case

Sunday 13 February 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National

A New Zealand visitor who arrived into the Cook Islands this week has tested positive for Covid-19 early today.

Health


Omicron threat: Locations of interest

Saturday 12 February 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National

Following on from Prime Minister Mark Brown’s statement earlier today, Te Marae Ora can confirm PCR COVID-19 tests have been carried out on 31 potential close contacts.  

Health


US announces deeper engagement strategy to match China in the Pacific

Saturday 12 February 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

The United States insists it is a Pacific nation and has unveiled a raft of new strategies to better engage with other nations in the Region.

Pacific Islands


Rarotonga flight listed as Covid-19 location of interest

Saturday 12 February 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional

A flight from Rarotonga to Auckland has been listed as a Covid-19 location of interest.

New Zealand


Seabed licence conditions to be made public

Saturday 12 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National

Full exploration licence conditions will be made available to the public if companies are awarded a seabed exploration licence.

Local


Conservation area a balancing act

Saturday 12 February 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Features, In Depth

There is plenty of community buy in for a conservation area significantly damaged by storms on Rarotonga, but there is also an uncertain future.

Features


Bracing for tough start

Saturday 12 February 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Defending champions Tupapa Panthers are bracing for a tough start to their 2022 rugby league campaign against their biggest nemesis in their opening match this afternoon.

Rugby league


‘Vote with your brains’

Saturday 12 February 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National

Former members of Parliament have a blunt message for voters as the nation enters election year.

Economy


Youngsters get involved in preserving Rarotonga’s wetlands

Saturday 12 February 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Features, Weekend

On Wednesday, February 2 a number of young Cook Islanders gathered to investigate and research about our wetlands behind Pa Ariki Palace in Ngatangiia, writes Gabriella Napa.

Features


LETTERS: Registering ‘struck off’ companies

Saturday 12 February 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, reading the reply from Mr. Tamatoa Jonassen to my previous letter, which unfortunately was published without my name, I feel compelled to clarify a few points (‘Ample time’ to re-register companies, Cook Islands News February 10).

Letters to the Editor


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