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In Brief: News from around the Pacific

Monday 27 September 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

Fiji PM calls for better global co-operation on pandemic; Samoa Airways financial woes under investigation; Samoa's PM reflects on key phase in democratic journey; Five million Covid vaccination doses milestone reached in NZ; Vanuatu launches International Court of Justice

Pacific Islands


Avatiu FC record major upset

Monday 27 September 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Bottom placed Avatiu caused one of the biggest upsets in the Tower Insurance Premiership after beating the top placed Nikao Sokattak over the weekend.

Football


Slow and steady wins the race

Monday 27 September 2021 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Opinion

Some people achieve a lot despite the burdens they have to bear. Others are overly spoilt or entitled and waste their talents by being frivolous and lazy and not taking life or the game seriously when it matters, writes Ruta Mave.

Opinion


LETTERS: Faith in God and vaccine

Monday 27 September 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Letters for Monday September 27, 2021

Letters to the Editor


Meetings to encourage vaccination for children

Monday 27 September 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National

Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health will be hosting consultations meetings for 12-15-year-olds and their parents/guardians before starting the Pfizer vaccination rollout for children next month.

Health

Jumping for joy

Monday 27 September 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Other Sports, Sports

David Street retains Round Rarotonga Road Race title.

Other Sports


Repatriation flights confirmed

Monday 27 September 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local, National

Cook Islanders stranded in New Zealand are breathing a sigh of relief after government announced dates of repatriation flights to bring them home.

Local


Government changes stance on plans to reopen border

Monday 27 September 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local, National

Cook Islands Government has changed its stance on border reopening plans after announcing it would consider resuming quarantine free two-way travel with New Zealand “even if there are still Covid-19 cases in the community”.

Local


Samoa Covid vaccination figures below official expectations

Saturday 25 September 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Samoa

A total of 19,567 Covid shots were administered during Samoa's two day mass vaccination campaign but its below what officials hoped to achieve.

Regional


Top of the table clash

Saturday 25 September 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Cricket, Sports

Defending men’s champions Turangi will take on Nikao in the top of the table clash in round three of the Rarotonga Cricket Club competition this afternoon.

Cricket


Football battle

Saturday 25 September 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

The 2021 Rarotonga Football Season has entered the second round of the competition and this weekend will see some exciting clashes in the men’s and women’s divisions.

Football


The Lissette Brito mystery ‘I’m confident about where I stand on it’

Saturday 25 September 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Features

Former Australian police officer and author Rod Henderson has his sights set on finding justice for Lissette Brito who went missing off the yacht Zangano about 40 nautical miles south-west of Rarotonga five years ago.

Features


A balancing act to a healthier life

Saturday 25 September 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Features

One of the few teachers of yoga on Rarotonga is emphasising the many hidden benefits of the discipline and how it can help bring balance and longevity to one’s life.

Features


Voyage to Pa ‘Enua Ngā Pū Toru with a message of Ocean Health

Saturday 25 September 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

To date, the Marumaru Atua has visited Atiu, Mitiaro and Mauke as part of the southern group leg of the Tāua e Moana voyage. At the time of writing we are set to arrive in Mangaia on Saturday 25, the last island of the southern group islands to visit. By Te Ipukarea Society.

Opinion


LETTERS: Research first, then exploration

Saturday 25 September 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Letters for Saturday September 25, 2021

Letters to the Editor


Art’s journey from roadside trees to gallery

Saturday 25 September 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National

Many gathered to celebrate the success and talent of local, indigenous artists around Rarotonga at an art exhibit hosted by artistic godfather Mike Tavioni.

Local


Stranded Cook Islanders help out with vaccination drive

Saturday 25 September 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in New Zealand, Regional

A ‘Kuki Airani Vaccination Drive Through Centre’ was organised and held at the Atiu Hall in Mangere for Cook Islanders including those stranded in New Zealand this week.

New Zealand


‘Name suppression is a privilege, not a right’

Saturday 25 September 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National

There was deliberation over name suppression as a man and woman were remanded in custody on drug dealing charges at the Criminal Court in Avarua yesterday.

Crime


Indonesian forces evacuate residents amid more violence in Papua

Friday 24 September 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Papua New Guinea, Regional

Indonesia's military forces have been evacuating residents of Kiwirok district in Papua province's Pegunungan Bintang regency following more violence there.

Papua New Guinea


In Brief: News from around the Pacific

Friday 24 September 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

NZ donating more Covid-19 vaccines to the Pacific; Trans-Samoa flights back on; Mick Byrne appointed coach of Fijian Drua; Fiji's Solicitor-General stood down; NZ lockdown proves hard for Cooks businesses; Looking to bring back Solomons students

Pacific Islands


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