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LETTERS: Nepotism or meritocracy
Tuesday 22 February 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, the CIP (Cook Islands Party) Government over the past 12 years, since 2010, has increased the public sector, contrary to the reform initiatives set by ADB (Asian Development Bank) and development partners, New Zealand and Australia.
Australian border reopens
Tuesday 22 February 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Tourism
Cook Islanders intending to travel to Australia can do so after the country reopened its borders to fully vaccinated visa holders on Sunday, welcoming the return of tourists, business travellers, and other visitors.
Social way of life ‘not good for Omicron’: Health expert
Tuesday 22 February 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National
Pacific cultures social way of life could be part of the reason for the high number of Omicron cases in New Zealand, says a leading regional health expert.
The latest Covid-19 stories in the Pacific
Monday 21 February 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
French Polynesia has recorded another 1,855 Covid-19 cases in the last 48-hour reporting period.
Outrage in Fiji as rapist plays rugby while serving sentence
Monday 21 February 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional
There has been widespread condemnation of convicted rapist and Fiji rugby sevens star Amenoni Nasilasila's inclusion at a local tournament last weekend.
Covid-19: Death rate among unvaccinated 17 times higher than among vaxxed, Fiji Govt warns
Monday 21 February 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional
Fiji's Government warns unvaccinated people in the vaccine-eligible population are 17 times more likely to die if they contract Covid-19 than those that are vaccinated.
Changing the narrative, one story at a time
Monday 21 February 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Features, Go Local
Cook Islander Qiane Matata-Sipu is all about storytelling. In a career that spans more than 15 years, the award-winning journalist, writer, and photographer has worked with some of the world’s biggest names like Disney.
A tribute to African American men and women
Monday 21 February 2022 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in On the Street, Opinion
February is black history month and a tribute to African American men and women who have made significant contributions to America and the rest of the world in the fields of science, politics, law, sports, the arts, entertainment, and many other fields.
Panthers make comeback
Monday 21 February 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby league, Sports
After losing their opening match of the 2022 domestic rugby league 13s season, defending champions Tupapa Panthers bounced back with an important win over the weekend.
LETTERS: What’s the plan for the Pa Enua?
Monday 21 February 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, can I ask the question of TMO (Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health) through Cook Islands News – “What is the Covid plan for the Pa Enua”?
Touch draws
Monday 21 February 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby
The round four of the Cook Islands Touch Association weekly competition will be held this afternoon at the Avatiu field.
No new Covid-19 cases reported
Monday 21 February 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health, National
There were no new Covid-19 cases recorded over the weekend with over 1000 tests carried out last week returning negative, except the four positive cases.
Companies plan to start seabed survey ‘later in the year’
Monday 21 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Environment, National
The three companies who have been awarded the Cook Islands seabed exploration licences are pleased with the progress but wary of another major hurdle – Covid-19 pandemic – as they plan exploration works.
‘Case zero’ grateful for local support
Saturday 19 February 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
The Cooks Islands is providing wrap-around support to the women detected as the first Covid-19 cases in Rarotonga.
Panthers after first win
Saturday 19 February 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Defending champions Tupapa Panthers are hoping to redeem themselves in the 2022 domestic rugby league 13s season when they take on high flying Ngatangiia Matavera Sea Eagles this afternoon.
Panzarella’s fascination and love for trees
Saturday 19 February 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Features, Go Local
Brennan Panzarella is sharing his love of the planet with the Cook Islands.
This is not a new challenge for our island home: Wynne
Saturday 19 February 2022 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in On the Street, Opinion
We no longer sit on the beach of maybes, watching the tide roll in and out. We are now in that ocean also swimming against the tide, but slowly we make our way across, because as navigators and voyagers, this is who we are.
Manuae, Penthouse magazine and a sunken Aussie grader
Saturday 19 February 2022 | Written by Rod Dixon | Published in Features, Weekend
Over a period of two months in 1981, a group from Rarotonga cleared and constructed a 4000-foot airstrip on Manuae island.
Tourism arrivals in January ‘good start’
Saturday 19 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands recorded 3712 visitors last month following the border reopening on January 13, 2022.
Pa Enua border closure extended
Saturday 19 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Outer Islands
Travel between Rarotonga and the Pa Enua, except Aitutaki, is suspended until Wednesday next week, while a decision on the Aitutaki border is yet to be made.
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