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Eyes on the prize

Friday 1 October 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National

The students at Apii Te Uki Ou hosted their iconic annual Gala Day yesterday, ever so energetic and eager to light up their school with fun and games even after participating in the inter-school Prince of Wales Athletics Day the day before.

Tighter measures for returnees

Thursday 30 September 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National

A person who volunteered at the Cook Islands Vaccination Drive in Mangere last week where stranded Cook Islanders also offered support, has been tested positive for Covid-19, prompting tighter conditions for those returning home.

Church ministers in Fiji quit over refusal to vaccinate

Thursday 30 September 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional

A group of church ministers in Fiji have resigned because they do not want to be vaccinated against Covid-19.

In brief: News from around the Pacific

Thursday 30 September 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

Prospective RSE workers scammed in Samoa; Vaccination for workers not yet mandatory, says Vanuatu union; Tonga's PSA calls for the Secretary to Government to be sacked

KATA: Government Employees

Thursday 30 September 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

Battle of youngsters in Puaikura versus Nikao midweek clash

Thursday 30 September 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Puaikura’s senior women will meet with Nikao Sokattak for their second face off at 5pm today at the Raemaru Park.

LETTERS: Tree gone and it’s hot, hot, hot!

Thursday 30 September 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Letters for Thursday September 30, 2021

Slow internet complaint ‘ill-informed’

Thursday 30 September 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Technology

Mobile operator Vodafone says complaint about internet speed made on social media was “ill informed”.

Parliament deferred as review of Standing Orders continues

Thursday 30 September 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in National, Politics

Cook Islands Parliament has been deferred to early November as two key members are stranded in New Zealand.

Apii Avarua crowned Prince of Wales Athletics champions

Thursday 30 September 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Athletics, Sports

Primary schools on Rarotonga competed for the annual Prince of Wales Athletics trophy over two days, with Apii Avarua receiving the coveted trophy at the prize giving awards yesterday afternoon.

New data shows Pacific leading NZ youth in vaccination rollout

Wednesday 29 September 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional

More Pasifika teenagers in Aotearoa New Zealand are fully vaccinated against Covid-19 than teenagers in other ethnic groups.

In Brief: News from around the Pacific

Wednesday 29 September 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

Another eight Covid-10 deaths in New Caledonia; 75 candidates register for Tonga election; Kanak broadcaster Joseph Caihe mourned; Samoa reissues travel advisory for incoming travellers

Basketballers step closer to final leap

Wednesday 29 September 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Basketball, Sports

The Avaiki Basketball Tournament saw a slamming night of semi-final games take place on Wednesday last week at the Papa’aroa Hall. Every team fought aggressively, desperate not to be eliminated and to make it into the top eight teams who will play at tonight’s finale of the basketball season.

Young footballers kick it up a notch

Wednesday 29 September 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Getting back into their usual Wednesday routine of football excitement will be the Grassroots matches today at CIFA Complex.

KATA: Outdated Marijuana laws

Wednesday 29 September 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

LETTERS: Marijuana needs to be legalised in the Cook Islands.

Wednesday 29 September 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Letters for Wednesday September 29, 2021

Border restrictions extended, 400 set to return to managed isolation quarantine

Wednesday 29 September 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

Border restrictions to the Cook Islands have been extended until November.

Public share fears ahead of youth vaccinations

Wednesday 29 September 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Health, National

There is fear among Cook Islands parents and caregivers as the day for youth vaccinations looms.

In Brief: News from around the Pacific

Tuesday 28 September 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

One hundred and nine medical personnel have arrived in Noumea from France to help combat the spread of Covid-19; Samoa's Parliament resumes today to discuss and pass amendments to the Electoral Act 2019.