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Spectators allowed at rugby semis

Saturday 28 August 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

Cook Islands Rugby Union has received exemption from Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health to allow fans to their weekly competition today but with some Covid-19 restrictions.

Rugby Union


Puaikura to battle Nikao Sokattak in round two

Saturday 28 August 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

After an exhilarating first week of football, round two provides another exciting match up. Puaikura will play Nikao Sokattak today at Raemaru Park in Arorangi.

Football


Covid-19 in Fiji: Children among the dead, 205 new cases confirmed

Friday 27 August 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional

Two children are among 11 people who have died from Covid-19 in Fiji as the Government also confirmed 205 new cases for the 24 hours to 8am on Friday.

Fiji


Avatiu rugby women's 7s eye historic win

Friday 27 August 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

Avatiu is all pumped for the Cook Islands Rugby Union women’s 7s final this afternoon at The Swamp.

Rugby Union


LETTERS: Superannuation ‘super slow’

Friday 27 August 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Letters for Friday August 27, 2021

Letters to the Editor


CHURCHTALK: Prevention is far better than redemption

Friday 27 August 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

Let it not take a lifetime before we realise that we have been there all along, that life does not offer anything sweeter than the love of dear ones and sharing of time together, writes Angaroakau Williams – Second counselor in the District Presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Church Talk


"Highly contagious" respiratory virus recorded as public encouraged to get flu jabs

Friday 27 August 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National

Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health has confirmed in Rarotonga two cases of Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) - a highly contagious virus with ‘cold and Covid-like symptoms’ that infects the lungs and breathing passages.

Health


Rugby union to resume play with no spectators

Thursday 26 August 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

Rugby spectators will miss out on the opportunity to witness the do-or-die Rarotonga Club 15s finals live this weekend due to alert level two restrictions.

Rugby Union


LETTERS: Pa Enua’s internet ‘subsidy’

Thursday 26 August 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Letters for Thursday August 26, 2021

Letters to the Editor


Koutu Nui must return to their tribes, says Are Ariki

Thursday 26 August 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

The group comprising the country’s sub-chiefs are ‘just too demanding and don’t want to listen’, says president of the House of Ariki.

Local


Empire Bridge public consultations set to commence

Thursday 26 August 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National

Infrastructure Cook Islands (ICI) will meet with residents, businessowners and landowners in a public consultation at Sinai Hall tonight to discuss concerns regarding the Empire Bridge replacement.

Local

Survey shows labour worries

Thursday 26 August 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in

A labour survey completed just prior to the border closure shows more than half of employers in the Cook Islands are short staffed, and business leaders say planning needs to begin for when the country opens once again to visitors.


Protecting our people from Covid-19, says Solomons PM

Wednesday 25 August 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Solomon Islands

The Solomon Islands prime minister is calling on anyone who is resisting getting vaccinated to get the jab.

Regional

Inaugural Cook Islands Ta'okotai'anga University Games postponed

Wednesday 25 August 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Other Sports, Sports

The inaugural edition of the Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) Ta'okotai'anga University Games set to take place in Kaitaia in northern New Zealand between August 28 to September 2 has been postponed.

Other Sports


Former football boss six-year suspension ‘witch hunt’

Wednesday 25 August 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Football, Sports

Lee Harmon’s suspension from football is a “witch hunt”, Cook Islands Football Association’s general secretary Mii Piri-Savage says.

Football

LETTERS: From a Kiwi in the Cook Islands

Wednesday 25 August 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Letters for Wednesday August 25, 2021

Letters to the Editor


Education Ministry will ‘address’ teacher pay parity in September

Wednesday 25 August 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National

A media statement from the Ministry of Education acknowledges that teacher remuneration has been an ongoing issue for an extended period of time, needs addressing, and is due for review.

Education


TMO track down persons of interest

Wednesday 25 August 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Health, National

Police, Secretary of Health Bob Williams and Te Marae Ora staff have attended a Covid-19 related compliance incident but are reluctant to provide specific details.

Health


OPINION: Keeping Cook Islands Covid-free is a team effort

Tuesday 24 August 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion

There is a common saying that goes – when the going gets tough, the tough get going! And this week was a good example of that saying, writes Prime Minister Mark Brown.

Editorials


Alert level 2, inwards travel halt extended

Tuesday 24 August 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local, National

Government has extended the suspension on inbound passenger flights and health officials continue to carry out testing of recent arrivals as New Zealand’s Covid-19 outbreak enters its second week.

Local


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