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Reclaiming work in Avatiu’s Vaimutu’uri stream starts

Thursday 3 February 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, National

Contractors have started work on reclaiming the banks of the Vaimutu’uri stream at the Avatiu back road that have been severely eroded by the flash floods late last month.

Measured approach for start of new school term

Thursday 3 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Education, National

Parents have mixed feelings about the new academic year starting on Monday, following an extension of the school holidays to allow children aged five and over to get vaccinated.

Sharp rise in Covid-19 infections in New Caledonia

Wednesday 2 February 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Caledonia, Regional

New Caledonia's Covid-19 outbreak is again spreading apace, with 1,515 new infections recorded in the past 24 hours.

In brief: sport news from around the Pacific

Wednesday 2 February 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

Former Wallaby prop and Test centurion Sekope Kepu will captain Moana Pasifika in the team's debut Super Rugby Pacific season.

Kata: Inflation

Wednesday 2 February 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Exciting opener grade for 2022 touch season

Wednesday 2 February 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby

The numbers were looking good as the Cook Islands Touch Association kicked off their 2022 season on Monday.

Beach games memorable despite challenges

Wednesday 2 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Other Sports, Sports

The beach games were memorable despite the challenges, says Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) secretary Owen Lewis.

PET TALK: Desexing Clinics

Wednesday 2 February 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Features, Go Local

The call to Te Are Manu (TAM) came in at about 8am, the first of the day but not the first of its kind in recent times.

LETTERS: ‘Oh, yes, we are ready all right’

Wednesday 2 February 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, this writer has an abysmal school record when it comes to mathematics but, still, the “we are ready for Covid” numbers don’t seem to add up.

Concern over simultaneous dengue and Omicron outbreak

Wednesday 2 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National

There is concern over a combined dengue fever and Covid-19 outbreak, says the Ministry of Health boss.

Inflation forecast to soar

Wednesday 2 February 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National

Cook Islands is feeling the Covid-19 crunch as inflation is forecast to hit 4 per cent in the 2023/24 year. It follows reports New Zealand’s annual inflation has hit a 30-year high of 5.9 per cent while the impacts are being felt across the Pacific and the rest of the world.

Activist raises concerns about loss of nurses in Fiji

Tuesday 1 February 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional

A Fijian human rights activist is demanding answers from the authorities after reports that hundreds of nurses in the country are resigning.

Tonga to enter lockdown after port workers test positive for Covid-19

Tuesday 1 February 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Tonga

The Kingdom of Tonga will go into nationwide lockdown from 6pm on Wednesday.

Kata: No Control

Tuesday 1 February 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Sharks pull out of competition

Tuesday 1 February 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby league, Sports

The Cook Islands Rugby League 2022 domestic season faces multiple setbacks with the opening round less than a fortnight away.

Bring it on wins first ever Air Badminton gold medal

Tuesday 1 February 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Badminton, Sports

Bring it on (pictured) won the first ever Air Badminton gold medal during the 2022 Cook Islands Beach Games at The Edgewater Resort and Spa courts on Saturday.

LETTERS: Covid-19 face mask mandate

Tuesday 1 February 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, as an experienced qualified personal trainer l am concerned for the safety of my gym clients forced to wear a mask while training yet nightclubs can cram in 200 people without one?

‘We will be ready’: TMO

Tuesday 1 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National

Tupapa-based Kiikii Motel has been set aside as an isolation facility for tourists who get Covid-19 and locals with moderate virus symptoms in need of oxygen as Cook Islands prepares for Omicron invasion.

Unmasking the emotions

Tuesday 1 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National

Store workers having to wear masks at all times are having mixed feelings, some are feeling safer while others just find them annoying.

Solomons reports three more Covid-19 deaths and 303 new cases

Monday 31 January 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Solomon Islands

Health authorities in Solomon Islands have reported three more Covid-19 deaths and 303 new cases of the virus.