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LETTER: Covid-19 vaccination = protection

Thursday 11 March 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Get back to the basics with regards to vaccination. When smallpox was rampant in 17/1800s, it was the doctors of the day who observed that milk maids who picked up cowpox from milking cows were more resistant to smallpox – a more virulent form of pox. From my recollection, the pus from the […]

Letters to the Editor

Regional Covid-19 efforts

Thursday 11 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Health, National

Cook Islands and the Pacific Community (SPC) have expressed their confidence in regional Covid-19 efforts.

Health


Cop brawl trial starts

Thursday 11 March 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National

Video footage of a police officer punching a handcuffed man outside an Avarua fast food outlet was presented as evidence in a criminal jury trial at the High Court on Wednesday.

Crime


PM’s northern tour concludes with consultation on Rakahanga

Thursday 11 March 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Outer Islands

Prime Minister Mark Brown’s delegation was on Rakahanga yesterday for the final round of consultation in the northern group islands.

National


30kg monster coral reef fish caught up north

Thursday 11 March 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands

Manihiki resident catches huge fish by handline.

National


Chamber waiting on govt approval for tracing app

Thursday 11 March 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Health, National

Along with Covid-19 testing, contact tracing has been identified as a key element for a travel bubble with NZ. Local efforts to develop a robust system are nearing the final stages.

Health


Democratic Party calls for suspension of Deputy PM

Thursday 11 March 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in National, Politics

The Cook Islands Party-led Government is facing demands from the Opposition to remove an MP from Cabinet involved in an audit office investigation.

National


Nukz Power maintains unbeaten run

Wednesday 10 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Touch Rugby

Some close and exciting matches were played in the Vodafone Cook Islands women’s and men’s competition at Nikao field on Monday.

Touch Rugby


OPINION: Vaccine will save lives – maybe yours, says PM

Wednesday 10 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Getting vaccinated provides another layer of protection, and we should seize the opportunity when it arrives, writes Prime Minister Mark Brown.

Editorials

Recruiter denies seasonal worker’s concerns

Wednesday 10 March 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National

Teething problems marked the arrival of more than 80 Cook Islanders set to work at Alliance Group’s Southland plants for the season.

Local


Delayed Liloa II arrives with much needed cargo

Wednesday 10 March 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National

With many shops dealing with bare shelves and shrinking inventories, relief arrived this week with the arrival of cargo ship Liloa II.

Local


Upskilling youth through technology based surveying

Wednesday 10 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Technology

Twenty-two-year-old Nooroa Tuakeu had an opportunity of a lifetime, travelling from her home island Aitutaki to Manihiki, through her participation on the Climate Change Adaptation Funded PEARL Project.

National


Local resorts ‘one in a million’

Wednesday 10 March 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy

Guest ratings provide major boost for three local accommodation providers ahead of the potential two-way quarantine free travel with New Zealand later this month.

Economy


Pfizer preferred Covid-19 vaccine choice for Government

Wednesday 10 March 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National

Government is opting for a ‘highly effective’ vaccine to protect Cook Islands people against coronavirus

Health


Wantoks crowned beach soccer champions

Tuesday 9 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football

The final round of Beach Soccer Championship in the open men’s division took place on Saturday at Nikao beach courts.

Football


Influx of young keen netballers

Tuesday 9 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Netball

Giants Avatiu made a winning start to their campaign in the annual Rarotonga Netball Competition over the weekend.

Netball


Panthers’ best ‘yet to come’

Tuesday 9 March 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league

Tupapa Panthers have become the firm favourites in the Raro Cars Cook Islands Rugby League men’s competition after a huge win over the weekend.

Rugby league


Stepping into the Prime Minister’s shoes

Tuesday 9 March 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, National

Forty-two senior students from six schools took part in a mock Parliamentary session yesterday, and debated on the new helmet law.

Education


A special day for special people at Vaka pride and Women's day event

Tuesday 9 March 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National

It was triple celebrations at Punanga Nui Market yesterday including Minister George (Maggie) Angene’s 60th birthday.

Local


PM Brown on another northern group tour

Tuesday 9 March 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Outer Islands

Prime Minister Mark Brown is touring northern group islands of Manihiki and Rakahanga, running a series of consultations there.

National

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