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League clarifies ‘defending champs’ issue

Thursday 18 February 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Cook Islands Rugby League has declared Ngatangiia Matavera Sea Eagles the defending champions following some confusion over the title holder.

RECIPE: Vegan sushi with tomato ‘tuna’

Thursday 18 February 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Features, Food

Most people may think that a diet without dairy cream or cheese or without meat is boring and tasteless. They haven’t tried the alternatives. By Alana Nanai-Fonmanu.

Second Chance for prison inmates

Thursday 18 February 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

For many years, lawyers, police and the courts have called for support for repeat offenders. A local NGO has stepped up to help fill that role.

‘Don’t feed the trolls’, says IT specialist

Thursday 18 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National

A local IT company is planning to hold a workshop to teach people ways to avoid online scams.

Tawa Ngake district wins Kave Kave Fishing Comp in Pukapuka

Thursday 18 February 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands

Tawa Ngake won the unique Kave Kave fishing event on the island of Pukapuka that took place last week.

Improve dengue prevention measures, Opposition MP says

Thursday 18 February 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Health, National

As dengue fever continues to spread around Rarotonga, one Member of Parliament says the government needs to step up efforts to prevent outbreaks to protect public health.

Renewing faith, hope and love

Thursday 18 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National

Catholics around the country gathered at their various parishes to mark Ash Wednesday this week.

No passengers on Friday’s flight

Thursday 18 February 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

Passengers intending to travel to the Cook Islands will have to wait a little longer after Government decided to extend border closure in light of recent community cases in Auckland.

Wantoks take the lead

Wednesday 17 February 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

The Ladies in Black retain their lead in the women’s Beach Soccer Tournament after a smashing win on Saturday.

OPINION: The taxpayer's dilemma

Wednesday 17 February 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion

It cannot be stressed enough that it is the job of government to build infrastructure for our communities, writes Opposition Democratic Party leader Tina Pupuke Browne.

Tourism director Vaiimene steps down

Wednesday 17 February 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

Cook Islands Tourism Corporation has farewelled Metua Vaiimene, who finished from his role as the director of destination development after more than a decade.

Sole trader grant for Covid-19 financial support extended

Wednesday 17 February 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, National

Those who have missed out on government’s sole trader grant initiative can still apply for funds.

Working together for a better future

Wednesday 17 February 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National

Araura Primary School on the island of Aitutaki held the investiture of their prefects last week.

Health facing staff shortage

Wednesday 17 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National

Te Marae Ora health ministry is looking for more medical staff to fill vacant positions currently being advertised.

CookSafe ‘better than’ NZ Covid-19 Tracer app

Wednesday 17 February 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National

CookSafe is better than New Zealand’s Covid Tracer app because health officials can access data immediately, says Chamber of Commerce chief executive Eve Hayden.

Kata: Speaker of Cook Islands Parliament

Wednesday 17 February 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

A WHO Researcher on His Trip to China Seeking Origins of the Virus

Tuesday 16 February 2021 | Written by The New York Times | Published in Features, In Depth

Peter Daszak recently returned from Wuhan, China as a member of the World Health Organisation team that was sent to investigate the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic. He recently spoke with The New York Times, shedding light on the team’s work. By James Gorman via The New York Times.