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Never before has the word become so weaponised

Friday 25 February 2022 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in On the Street, Opinion

Listening to the flurry of news reports on the invasion of the sovereign country Ukraine by President Putin and his army, I couldn’t help but notice the comparison between other narratives of tyranny, nazification and the weaponisation of words like freedom fighters around us today.

Cooks confirm first Covid-19 community case

Friday 25 February 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National

Cook Islands has today confirmed its first community case of Covid-19, bringing the total number of positive cases to nine.

How one tweet got Tonga 50 satellite terminals

Friday 25 February 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Tonga

When the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai underwater volcano erupted in Tonga on January 15, it caused a communications blackout that left the country without internet and no international phone service.

Russia-Ukraine conflict to impact Pacific economies - USP academic

Friday 25 February 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

The invasion of Ukraine is likely to have a signficant impact on the Pacific, warns a senior USP academic.

Kata: Russian Imperialism

Friday 25 February 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

On a mission to preserve Cook Islands culture

Friday 25 February 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Go Local

The Intangible Cultural Heritage workshop participants now feel “more confident” to train field workers in the collection and recording of living documentaries focusing on the Cook Islands peu karioi (performing arts).

Public bid final farewell to police vessel

Friday 25 February 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National

Members of the public got the opportunity to get up close to Te Kukupa at Avatiu Harbour for one last time on Thursday as she prepares to say farewell to the Cook Islands for good.

Cooks’ first Covid-19 case leaves isolation

Friday 25 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National

The active number of Covid-19 cases in Rarotonga now stands at seven after the first positive case finished her 10-day isolation period this week.

Panthers wary of Bears attack

Friday 25 February 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Table toppers Lady Panthers will be without two key players when they host the Lady Bears this afternoon at Victoria Park.

LETTERS: Promoting Te reo Maori

Friday 25 February 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, the articles ‘Lost in translation’ and ‘Te Karere turns 40’ are examples of people wanting to work to increase the profile and involvement of Maori language in communities outside of the country.

Survey to help policymakers better understand Pasifika LGBTQ+ community

Thursday 24 February 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Regional

For Aotearoa to be inclusive, it needs to acknowledge the issues faced by the Pasifika rainbow community who is greatly overlooked, says a senior Pacific academic.

Cook Islands govt extends wage subsidy

Thursday 24 February 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

The Cook Island government has extended the wage subsidy for March as businesses feel the pinch due to an underwhelming number of New Zealand tourists.

Former All Black Va'aiga Tuigamala dies aged 52

Thursday 24 February 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional

The former All Black and rugby league player Va'aiga Tuigamala has died, aged 52.

Fiji reports 5 more leptospirosis deaths

Thursday 24 February 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional

Five more people have died from leptospirosis in Fiji this year, taking the death toll to 19.

Kata: Location of interest

Thursday 24 February 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

LETTERS: Farewell to Te Kukupa I

Thursday 24 February 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, I have just received an invitation to attend the Police farewell of our patrol boat Te Kukupa I and will gladly attend. As the programme unsurprisingly make no provision for me to say a few words, I count on your charity to print my farewell tribute in this column…

Bulldogs eye development after tough start to league

Thursday 24 February 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Titikaveka Bulldogs had a ‘mix start’ to the 2022 Cook Islands domestic rugby league season.

Triathlon set to host kids’ competition this Saturday

Thursday 24 February 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Sports, Triathlon

Cook Islands Triathlon Association is looking forward to their next big event, the Paradise Supplies Kids’ Triathlon which is to be held this Saturday.

Health to review measures

Thursday 24 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National

With total number of Covid-19 cases up to eight as of 6pm last night, Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health is set to review its current measures to reduce quarantine time for close contacts in the country.

Making a splash

Thursday 24 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National

Autism Cook Islands swimming lessons are well underway with both older and younger children participating at Social Centre.