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Covid-19 vaccination of entire country by end of July, government says
Thursday 13 May 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Health, National
Cook Islands residents can expect to receive their first dosage of the Covid-19 vaccine next week under a government plan unveiled yesterday.
Covid-19 vaccinations to begin next week, government says
Wednesday 12 May 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local, National
Cook Islands residents will begin receiving their first dosage of the Covid-19 vaccine next week under a government plan released to the public on Wednesday.
Rivalry brings out the best in top two golfers
Wednesday 12 May 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Other Sports, Sports
A friendly rivalry between the Cook Islands’ top two male golfers has resulted in a new Rarotonga Golf Club course record.
OPINION: When dogs bite
Wednesday 12 May 2021 | Written by Dr. Ellen McBryde | Published in Editorials, Opinion
No surprises here – dog bite wounds are one of the most common reasons pet owners contact the vet clinic. But why do dogs bite? And what can we do about it? By Dr Ellen McBryde of Te Are Manu Vet Clinic.
Who are we without our Maori language?
Wednesday 12 May 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
Taputukura Mariri was honoured to receive a warrant of appointment to the Kopapa Reo Maori, the Maori Language Commission on Tuesday.
More passengers, freight with Dreamliner
Wednesday 12 May 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
Flights from New Zealand start with a trickle in May and turn daily in July according to Air New Zealand’s flight schedule.
Man facing cannabis charge to travel to NZ for partner's kidney transplant
Wednesday 12 May 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National
Rodney Ngatikao faces cannabis charges and is leaving for New Zealand to support his partner who needs a kidney transplant.
Nurses answer the call
Wednesday 12 May 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
On International Nurses’ Day today, Cook Islands health minister has paid tribute to nurses around the world, including our own, as well as Cook Islander Louisa Akavi, who has been missing for seven years since her kidnapping in 2013.
Removal of almond and ironwood trees for safety, government agency says
Wednesday 12 May 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
The Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC) has started to remove four trees from the Avarua township median strip.
Police anticipate increase in burglaries with bubble
Wednesday 12 May 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Crime, National
The border opening to New Zealand tourists is expected to have a positive impact on the economy but the Police Service is already concerned about how the adjustment in Rarotonga’s social dynamic will influence the rate of unlawful activity.
Titikaveka extend netball lead
Tuesday 11 May 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Netball, Sports
Titikaveka premier has extended their lead in the Rarotonga Netball Club Competition after a superb win on Saturday.
Eels rue indiscipline in loss
Tuesday 11 May 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports
The Avatiu Nikao Eels are hoping to bounce back in the do-or-die clash against Arorangi Bears this weekend to keep their domestic rugby league title hopes alive.
OPINION: Journey to recovery ‘may be a road short lived’
Tuesday 11 May 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Te Marae Ora’s response to this dengue outbreak must be challenged with serious questions, writes Opposition leader Tina Pupuke Browne.
KATA: Bubble burglaries
Tuesday 11 May 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion
Our ‘forgotten’ wartime knitters honoured
Tuesday 11 May 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
Cook Islands women whose knitting skills helped keep soldiers warm on the front lines during World War I and II have been honoured.
Our dancing ‘shows who we are’
Tuesday 11 May 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
Heretini Tarau will step onto the stage alone for the first time to represent her home island of Rakahanga at the Mire Ura Senior Dance Competition tomorrow night.
US resident facing cannabis charge has bond paid to charity
Tuesday 11 May 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National
United States resident Theran Weaver III has agreed for his bond to be paid to a men’s counselling charitable organisation.
Volunteers support ambulance service
Tuesday 11 May 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Firefighters turned first responders will help Te Marae Ora health ministry with Covid-19 vaccine rollout.
Covid risk ‘low’, border controls vital, doctor says
Tuesday 11 May 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National
Cook Islands’ border controls are the most important aspect in Covid protection, followed by vaccination, says one of New Zealand’s leading surgeons.
Back to school for term two
Tuesday 11 May 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
After a two-week holiday break, our nation’s children were back in the classrooms yesterday morning for the start of term two.
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