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Midweek football matches postponed

Thursday 19 August 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Due to Te Marae Ora’s advisory on current events surrounding the alert Level 2 announcement made on Tuesday, the grassroot midweek football games scheduled for August 18-20 have been postponed.

Lawyer and former politician convicted of indecent assault evades prison

Thursday 19 August 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National

Prominent lawyer Wilkie Rasmussen escaped an 18-month prison sentence suggested by Crown law and was handed a $7000 fine yesterday, following his earlier conviction for indecent assault.

Millions available for business Covid-19 support on standby

Thursday 19 August 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National

Cook Island businesses will need financial support in ‘three to four weeks’ given the developing Covid-19 situation in New Zealand.

No hurry to return to New Zealand

Thursday 19 August 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National

Tourists Danielle Whitburn and Eamonn Doyle are keen to extend their stay in the Cook Islands as New Zealand enters its third day of lockdown. Unfortunately, they didn’t pack for a prolonged visit.

Travel bubble pause extended to early next week

Thursday 19 August 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local, National

Government has decided to extend the current Alert Level 2 as well as the temporary suspension on inbound passenger air travel from New Zealand as cases of Covid-19 continue to climb. By Emmanuel Samoglou.

Israel, once the model for beating Covid-19, faces new surge of infections

Wednesday 18 August 2021 | Written by The New York Times | Published in Features, In Depth

Questions are being raised about the Covid-19 vaccine’s efficacy as Israel, one of the most vaccinated societies, now has one of the highest infection rates in the world, By Isabel Kershner from the New York Times.

Former Samoa leader unhappy with NZ judge appointments

Wednesday 18 August 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Samoa

Samoa's former leader Tuila'epa Sa'ilele Malielegaoi has questioned the timing of the appointment of five judges from New Zealand as temporary Supreme Court judges.

Basketball players find their rhythm

Wednesday 18 August 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Basketball, Sports

Week one of the Avaiki Development Basketball Tournament took place on Wednesday last week at the Papaaroa Hall with a slamming start to the season. The tournament is set to run over seven weeks.

Sport on hold for three days as Covid-19 investigations underway

Wednesday 18 August 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports, Sports

Sports federations have been asked to suspend all activities for three days to give Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health time to assess and conduct tests determining Covid-19 status in the country.

PETTALK: Age is just a number

Wednesday 18 August 2021 | Written by Dr. Ellen McBryde | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Just like people, our pets require special care and attention as they enter their twilight years.

Level 4 Lockdown blessing for some, curse for others

Wednesday 18 August 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National

With empty campuses, online lectures, and confinement to their flats or halls, young Cook Islanders studying in NZ are greeting the lockdown with a range of mixed emotions and reactions.

Tourism industry preparing for ‘massive impact’

Wednesday 18 August 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National

Suspension of incoming flights from New Zealand will have a “massive impact” on tourism, authorities say.

Border restrictions remain unchanged despite new Covid-19 cases

Wednesday 18 August 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local, National

As of Wednesday morning, Cook Islands officials have not extended the temporary halt on inbound travel, despite new Covid-19 cases in New Zealand and the expectation of many more.

Cook Islands responds as Covid-19 outbreak in NZ grows

Wednesday 18 August 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National

Passengers who arrived in Rarotonga after August 11 queued on Tuesday to get tested at Constitution Park for Covid-19 - as the Ministry of Health try to test 1500 people in 72 hours.

Covid-19 Fiji: 310 people fined for breach of restrictions, 590 new cases, 11 deaths confirmed

Tuesday 17 August 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional

Fiji has reported 590 new cases of Covid-19 for the last 24 hours to 8am yesterday as police issued more than 300 public health infringement notices.

Badminton youngsters take on New Zealand

Tuesday 17 August 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in

Badminton Cook Islands is pleased to send a U13 squad on their first competition trip to New Zealand where they will get the opportunity to put all their hard work to use against some of NZ’s top players in the grade.

KATA: Samoa's version of Donald Trump

Tuesday 17 August 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

OPINION: Education system – the proof is in the pudding

Tuesday 17 August 2021 | Written by Te Tuhi Kelly | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Something is not right with our education system and the teachers are fed up and have had enough, writes Te Tuhi Kelly, Leader of the Progressive Party of the Cook Islands.

Recovery on ‘relatively firm ground’, ANZ economist says

Tuesday 17 August 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy, National

Strong visitor arrival numbers posted since May’s ‘bubble’ opening with New Zealand along with little choice in destinations for Kiwi travellers is putting the Cook Islands on a path towards economic recovery, ANZ bank economists say.