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Health ministry is considering vaccinating children aged 12 to 15 with Pfizer
Monday 2 August 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health, National
After vaccinating more than 90 per cent of Cook Islands’ eligible population, Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health is exploring ways to get approval for the Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine to be given to 12 to 15-year-olds.
LETTER: Dredging of Muri lagoon passage
Saturday 31 July 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor It is important to set the record straight regarding Minister Mac Mokoroa’s statement (on Cook Islands News Facebook page) that dredging of “Muri Lagoon passage” wasn’t permitted to go ahead to allow for the 2008 Pacific Mini Games. The people of Ngatangiia should be congratulated for having the sense not to allow such an ill-conceived project to go ahead.
Beddoes sets new national 800m record
Saturday 31 July 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Sports, Tokyo Olympics
Cook Islands 2020 Sportsman of the Year Alex Beddoes has achieved a personal best and set a new national record at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan.
Panthers face Eels in feature rugby union match
Saturday 31 July 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
The Rarotonga Club 15s round two competition starts today with rivals Tupapa Panthers taking on Avatiu Nikao Eels in the feature Senior A clash at 4pm.
Let the show begin!
Saturday 31 July 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, Features
After a lapse of a year due to Covid-19 pandemic, the annual Te Maeva Nui cultural festival returns this weekend. The five-day event got underway yesterday with an official opening ceremony and a float procession at the Constitution Park, participated by 26 teams who gave a glimpse of celebration expected in the coming days.
Our people are our greatest resource
Saturday 31 July 2021 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Opinion
It saddens me that we are forced to look to foreign workers to fill our current labour shortage when maybe we could fill that with our own people, even if it were for three or six month contracts.
A day in the life at sea
Saturday 31 July 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Features, Weekend
It’s a big family to feed and keep happy aboard the New Zealand Royal Navy protector-fleet offshore patrol ship HMZS Wellington which visited Rarotonga this week. Al Williams caught up with some of the crew and had a look around the vessel.
Climate change affecting Cooks’ tuna population
Saturday 31 July 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Economy, National, Weather
Recent studies say climate change is driving tuna further to the east, threatening the economic security of several small island states including the Cook Islands.
WTF – Where's the Fish?
Saturday 31 July 2021 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Opinion
Everyone is wondering WTF? - Wheres the Fish? Anecdotally, across the Cook Islands people are talking about this big issues saying catches are low, even for this time of year, writes Te Ipukarea Society.
Court Briefs
Saturday 31 July 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National
Court briefs from July 22
Nine months disqualification for careless driving causing injury
Saturday 31 July 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National
In Avarua’s High Court on July 20, Odette Stanke was disqualified for driving for nine months and will be on probation for a year for careless driving causing injury.
Cook Islands economy ‘looking good’
Saturday 31 July 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands is in a strong economic position on the back of New Zealand’s continuing Covid-19 recovery, but there is still risk, a visiting senior economist says.
Celebrating culture at Te Maeva Nui
Saturday 31 July 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
Celebrating cultural diversity is an integral part of Te Maeva Nui festival. This evening at 7pm the International Night kicks off with performances from the local communities of Fiji, Indonesia, Kiribati, Chinese, Samoa, Tonga and the Philippines.
Ultimatum on Muri lagoon
Saturday 31 July 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Environment, National
A community-based effort to rehabilitate Muri lagoon includes a sweeping set of recommendations, including a moratorium on all development along Ngatangiia’s foreshore.
Fiji govt urged to scrap plan to amend Land Bill
Friday 30 July 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional
The political tussle amid a worsening Covid-19 crisis continues in Fiji.
LETTERS: Government is ‘not a family business’
Friday 30 July 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Letters for July 30, 2021
CHURCHTALK: Unity in diversity – Rotai o te Tukeke
Friday 30 July 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features
Let us showcase all diversities of gifts, skills and talents that God has blessed each and every one of us so much with, from the different islands we come from, different cultures, customs and traditions, at this year’s Constitution celebrations, writes Bishop Tutai Pere of the Apostolic Church.
NZ Minister in Cooks on official visit
Friday 30 July 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
New Zealand Minister Munokoapoto (Poto) Williams, who is of Cook Islands descent, met Prime Minister Mark Brown on her first official visit to the country this week.
Drink driving lands Kiwi couple in jail
Friday 30 July 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
A drink driving Kiwi couple landed in jail for a night and are at least $800 out of pocket following an incident in Rarotonga on Wednesday.
Te Maeva Nui festival commences
Friday 30 July 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
The official opening ceremony and float parade for Te Maeva Nui kicks off at Constitution Park Friday.
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