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Protecting our people from Covid-19, says Solomons PM

Wednesday 25 August 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Solomon Islands

The Solomon Islands prime minister is calling on anyone who is resisting getting vaccinated to get the jab.

Regional

Inaugural Cook Islands Ta'okotai'anga University Games postponed

Wednesday 25 August 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Other Sports, Sports

The inaugural edition of the Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) Ta'okotai'anga University Games set to take place in Kaitaia in northern New Zealand between August 28 to September 2 has been postponed.

Other Sports


Former football boss six-year suspension ‘witch hunt’

Wednesday 25 August 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Football, Sports

Lee Harmon’s suspension from football is a “witch hunt”, Cook Islands Football Association’s general secretary Mii Piri-Savage says.

Football

LETTERS: From a Kiwi in the Cook Islands

Wednesday 25 August 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Letters for Wednesday August 25, 2021

Letters to the Editor


Education Ministry will ‘address’ teacher pay parity in September

Wednesday 25 August 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National

A media statement from the Ministry of Education acknowledges that teacher remuneration has been an ongoing issue for an extended period of time, needs addressing, and is due for review.

Education


TMO track down persons of interest

Wednesday 25 August 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Health, National

Police, Secretary of Health Bob Williams and Te Marae Ora staff have attended a Covid-19 related compliance incident but are reluctant to provide specific details.

Health


OPINION: Keeping Cook Islands Covid-free is a team effort

Tuesday 24 August 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion

There is a common saying that goes – when the going gets tough, the tough get going! And this week was a good example of that saying, writes Prime Minister Mark Brown.

Editorials


Alert level 2, inwards travel halt extended

Tuesday 24 August 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local, National

Government has extended the suspension on inbound passenger flights and health officials continue to carry out testing of recent arrivals as New Zealand’s Covid-19 outbreak enters its second week.

Local


Over 96 per cent of eligible population fully vaccinated

Tuesday 24 August 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National

Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health has completed its Covid-19 national vaccination programme, with 96.7 per cent of the population fully vaccinated.

Health

Alert Level 4 extended for NZ until midnight next Tuesday. Cook Islands remains Covid-19 free.

Monday 23 August 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National

With Covid-19 community cases climbing in NZ, the Cook Islands remains at Alert Level 2 with a halt on incoming passenger air travel until at least Friday.

Health


OPINION: Be the change you want to see in the world

Monday 23 August 2021 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Count your blessings, stop your bickering, there are people suffering who need your prayers, and your mindfulness to make the world a better place. We can think globally but we need to act locally, writes Ruta Mave.

Editorials


Govt delays decision on Covid-19 alert level

Monday 23 August 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National

Cabinet will meet today to decide on the status of the current Alert Level 2 which ends at 11.59pm tonight.

Local


Football boss fined and banned

Monday 23 August 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Football, Sports

Cook Islands Football Association president Lee Harmon has been banned and fined a hefty sum by the Oceania Football Confederation..

Football

Demolition makes way for Empire Bridge construction

Monday 23 August 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National

Construction workers from Landholdings Ltd on Saturday demolished part of the Vaka Shed to make way for the upcoming construction work on Empire Bridge.

Local


10 people a day dying of Covid-19 in Fiji, says govt

Saturday 21 August 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional

Ten people are dying from Covid-19 daily in Fiji with the west now surpassing the central division where the outbreak is centred.

Fiji


Football to kick off 2021 season

Saturday 21 August 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Despite Alert Level 2, the opening round of the Rarotonga football competition with go ahead today with health requirements in place to ensure the welfare and safety of the players and spectators.

Football


GO LOCAL: Entrepreneurs ready to take risks

Saturday 21 August 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Features, Go Local

At a time when our border link with New Zealand is up in the air creating uncertainty for many local businesses, the owners of Rarotonga’s newest café are feeling excited and optimistic about their venture.

Features


OPINION: The three-legged stool

Saturday 21 August 2021 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion

The strength of our three pillars – our government, our Church and our traditional leaders – and how they interact with our lives affects everyone who calls themselves a Cook Islands Maori, writes Thomas Tarurongo Wynne.

Editorials


OPINION: Learning about ‘fearlesss’ Lulu

Saturday 21 August 2021 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Editorials, Opinion

In our recent vaka voyage to the Northern Group we were fortunate to see the native seabird Lulu (Masked Booby/ Sula dactylatra) nesting on a couple of the islets along the Seven Sisters in Suwarrow. By Te Ipukarea Society.

Editorials


Committee established to resolve battles for Ariki titles

Saturday 21 August 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Sixteen Ariki from around the country attended the 50th conference session of the Are Ariki (House of Ariki) High Chiefs which closed Friday.

Local


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