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Late notice ‘unacceptable’

Monday 14 February 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National

Calls have been made for government agencies to disseminate Covid-19 related information in a timely manner to avoid further spread of the virus.

Cooks brace as first Covid-19 case reaches community

Monday 14 February 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, National

Cook Islands last night reported its first Covid-19 community case, bringing an end to the country’s two-year Covid-19 free run.

Cook Islands records first Covid-19 community case

Sunday 13 February 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National

A New Zealand visitor who arrived into the Cook Islands this week has tested positive for Covid-19 early today.

Omicron threat: Locations of interest

Saturday 12 February 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National

Following on from Prime Minister Mark Brown’s statement earlier today, Te Marae Ora can confirm PCR COVID-19 tests have been carried out on 31 potential close contacts.  

US announces deeper engagement strategy to match China in the Pacific

Saturday 12 February 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

The United States insists it is a Pacific nation and has unveiled a raft of new strategies to better engage with other nations in the Region.

Rarotonga flight listed as Covid-19 location of interest

Saturday 12 February 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional

A flight from Rarotonga to Auckland has been listed as a Covid-19 location of interest.

Seabed licence conditions to be made public

Saturday 12 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National

Full exploration licence conditions will be made available to the public if companies are awarded a seabed exploration licence.

Conservation area a balancing act

Saturday 12 February 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Features, In Depth

There is plenty of community buy in for a conservation area significantly damaged by storms on Rarotonga, but there is also an uncertain future.

Bracing for tough start

Saturday 12 February 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Defending champions Tupapa Panthers are bracing for a tough start to their 2022 rugby league campaign against their biggest nemesis in their opening match this afternoon.

‘Vote with your brains’

Saturday 12 February 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National

Former members of Parliament have a blunt message for voters as the nation enters election year.

Youngsters get involved in preserving Rarotonga’s wetlands

Saturday 12 February 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Features, Weekend

On Wednesday, February 2 a number of young Cook Islanders gathered to investigate and research about our wetlands behind Pa Ariki Palace in Ngatangiia, writes Gabriella Napa.

LETTERS: Registering ‘struck off’ companies

Saturday 12 February 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, reading the reply from Mr. Tamatoa Jonassen to my previous letter, which unfortunately was published without my name, I feel compelled to clarify a few points (‘Ample time’ to re-register companies, Cook Islands News February 10).

Kata: Public Trough

Saturday 12 February 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Lady Eels take on 'high-flying' Panthers

Friday 11 February 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby league, Sports

The Lady Eels are set to make their debut in the domestic rugby league 13s competition against Lady Panthers at Aretere Park this afternoon.

Triathlon ready for adventure race

Friday 11 February 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports, Triathlon

Cook Islands Triathlon Association is excited about their forthcoming event this Saturday, the PTS Adventure Triathlon at the Tikioki Tri Site.

Faith without works is dead

Friday 11 February 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

Prayer not only brings down blessings from heaven; it also brings out the best in us, writes Angaroakau Williams – Avarua Cook Islands District first counselor of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints – Communication Director.

45 percent vaccine certificates distributed

Friday 11 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National

Less than half of vaccine certificates have been distributed but a big number have just not been picked up, says a statemen from Te Marae Ora (TMO) Ministry of Health.

LETTERS: ‘Trust is the powerful driver’

Friday 11 February 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, with the greatest of respect to Dr. Dunn, the submission that the “FDA is always obliged to err on the side of conservatism” as an explanation for a stated fact is purely subjective (Too early to draw conclusions, February 8, 2022).

Seabed exploration applicants receive panel’s endorsements

Friday 11 February 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National

All three applicants seeking seabed minerals exploration licences have received approval of the Licensing Panel, with the final decision now resting with Prime Minister Mark Brown's chaired Cabinet.

Anti-mandate protest enters fourth day at Parliament

Thursday 10 February 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional

Police are braced for more protesters to arrive as the demonstration at Parliament enters its fourth day.