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Rarotonga vaccination exceeds registered eligible population

Monday 31 May 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National

After a successful rollout of the Covid-19 Pfizer vaccine in Rarotonga, the vaccination programme moves to the Pa Enua, starting with Aitutaki on Monday.

Parliament begins today with financial budget on the agenda

Monday 31 May 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National, Politics

Parliament will convene at 1pm today to begin their May-June sitting, with recently reinstated Clerk of Parliament Tangata Vainerere confirming several bills are expected to be tabled for discussion this week.

Kumete sports on Queen’s Birthday holiday

Saturday 29 May 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Other Sports, Sports

The annual village competition for the Kumete is to be held once again at the National Stadium, and as always on the Queen’s Birthday annual holiday, in nine days’ time.

Will deep sea mining destroy what the ocean already provides humanity?

Saturday 29 May 2021 | Written by Gerald McCormack | Published in Features, Weekend

A precautionary approach of two concurrent nodule mines has the potential to provide a major new revenue stream for the Cook Islands of around US$90 million (NZ$124m) per year, writes Gerald McCormack, Natural Heritage Trust.

Life hasn’t been all rosy but Blake rises above it all

Saturday 29 May 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Weekend

Like the bright colourful trademark ei katu she proudly wears, Rosie Blake – or Aunty Rosie, the former Consul General of the Cook Islands in New Zealand – is cheerful, bubbly and smilingly proud to be a Cook Islander. On a recent visit to Rarotonga she shared her experiences as the Consul General, a post she held from 2013 until October 2020.

Aitutaki day tour gains momentum

Saturday 29 May 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Outer Islands

Since the travel bubble with New Zealand started, the Air Rarotonga Aitutaki Day Tour flights have increased to three a week compared to none.

Diving back into business

Saturday 29 May 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Features, Weekend

It’s been a tough 12 months for local tour operators who are now welcoming back guests. Al Williams reports.

OPINION: Thank you Te Marae Ora and New Zealand

Saturday 29 May 2021 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion

No matter what you believe or not, we must take advantage of the vaccination rollout programme to protect ourselves and each other from a virus that continues to ravage parts of the world, writes Thomas Tarurongo Wynne.

KATA: Arorangi Prison & Spa?

Saturday 29 May 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

LETTER: Supervised isolation and quarantine fee

Saturday 29 May 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

CI News letter writer asks if there are separate costs for those who choose not to receive a Covid-19 vaccine.

OPINION: Celebrating Maine Mura on World Menstrual Hygiene Day

Saturday 29 May 2021 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Editorials, Opinion

For some women, menstruation is an inconvenience they don’t give much thought to. But for many it can be a dreaded week with stigma attached. It can also be expense and sometimes uncomfortable, resulting in missed school or work. By Te Ipukarea Society.

A ‘happy virus’ goes out to the world

Saturday 29 May 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National

A Cook Islands podcaster has celebrated a milestone in connecting the nation to more than 60 countries.

Exports lead to high demand for Aitutaki taro

Saturday 29 May 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Outer Islands

The Auckland-based importer of Aitutaki taro wants more so he can trim freight costs to make the root crop affordable for his working-class clients.

Demos support Samoa’s PM- elect Mata’afa

Saturday 29 May 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Politics

Cook Islands Opposition leader Tina Pupuke Browne has extended congratulations and support to Samoa’s prime minister-elect Fiame Naomi Mata’afa, encouraging the first woman to ever hold the post to continue “standing firm and unwavering.”

Pukapuka Hospital refurbished

Saturday 29 May 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Outer Islands

Secretary of Health Bob Williams says he is pleased to see the difference the newly extended and refurbished Pukapuka Hospital has made to the island’s healthcare services.

Sentencing put on hold for man convicted on cannabis charges

Saturday 29 May 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National

A judge has expressed concern about the well-being of a man facing imprisonment on cannabis charges and has delayed his sentencing.

PM gets his first Pfizer jab

Saturday 29 May 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National

“It was painless and efficient” commented Prime Minister Mark Brown after receiving his first dose of the Covid-19 Pfizer vaccine yesterday afternoon at the Rarotonga Hospital.

Victoria outbreak poses little risk to Cooks, government says

Saturday 29 May 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Health, National

Local health officials say the growing Covid-19 outbreak in Victoria poses little threat to the Cook Islands, but as a precautionary measure extra screening procedures will be in place for upcoming flights.

Year 10IK claims Tereora College Sevens title

Friday 28 May 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

Year 10IK claimed the Tereora College Year 10 Rugby Sevens Competition at Nikao field this week.

Clean sweep dream ends

Friday 28 May 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Netball, Sports

Avatiu’s dream of a clean sweep in the Rarotonga Netball Club Competition was shattered after their Open 2 team lost in the semi-final this week.