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Health ministry is considering vaccinating children aged 12 to 15 with Pfizer
After vaccinating more than 90 per cent of Cook Islands’ eligible population, Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health is exploring ways to get approval for the Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine to be given to 12 to 15-year-olds.
Removing barriers for business
To escape Auckland’s crazy weather and longing to come home, Davina Hosking-Ashford moved back to the Cook Islands three years ago with her husband and two children. They now put young Cook Islanders through university and run the Cook Islands Business Hub.
Fairness vs. inclusion: Finding balance in rules for transgender athletes
The drugs for transgender females suppress testosterone but does not result in more feminine features, like higher voice pitch, more body fat to muscle ratio, whereas a transgender male taking testosterone will have a lower voice, more facial body hair, more musculature.
National
Ambassadors present credentials to Queen’s Representative via Zoom
International night shows unity in diversity
Climate change affecting Cooks’ tuna population
Community wants action to save lagoon
NZ’s Ngā Tūmanako Kapa Haka wows local crowd
The visiting New Zealand Maori Ngā Tūmanako Kapa Haka group lived up to expectations, wowing the audience during Te Maeva Nui International Night at the National Auditorium on Saturday.
Sports
Tupapa Panthers maintain unbeaten run in 15s comp
The unbeaten Tupapa Panthers extended their lead in the Rarotonga Club 15s competition after beating Avatiu Nikao Eels 30-20 in the feature Senior A match at Victoria Park on Saturday.
Youngsters make Olympic debut
Young Cook Islands kayakers Jade Tierney and Kohl Tamarua-Horton made their Olympic debut at Tokyo Olympics in Japan yesterday.
Katoa recalls ‘unique’ Tokyo medal moments
Cook Islands Aquatic president Romani Katoa has described the moment he presented medals in Tokyo as “very unique”.
Opinion
Fairness vs. inclusion: Finding balance in rules for transgender athletes
The drugs for transgender females suppress testosterone but does not result in more feminine features, like higher voice pitch, more body fat to muscle ratio, whereas a transgender male taking testosterone will have a lower voice, more facial body hair, more musculature.
WTF – Where's the Fish?
Everyone is wondering WTF? - Wheres the Fish? Anecdotally, across the Cook Islands people are talking about this big issues saying catches are low, even for this time of year, writes Te Ipukarea Society.
LETTERS: Government is ‘not a family business’
Letters for July 30, 2021
Our people are our greatest resource
It saddens me that we are forced to look to foreign workers to fill our current labour shortage when maybe we could fill that with our own people, even if it were for three or six month contracts.
Features
Removing barriers for business
To escape Auckland’s crazy weather and longing to come home, Davina Hosking-Ashford moved back to the Cook Islands three years ago with her husband and two children. They now put young Cook Islanders through university and run the Cook Islands Business Hub.
Let the show begin!
After a lapse of a year due to Covid-19 pandemic, the annual Te Maeva Nui cultural festival returns this weekend. The five-day event got underway yesterday with an official opening ceremony and a float procession at the Constitution Park, participated by 26 teams who gave a glimpse of celebration expected in the coming days.
History made as Atiu invests Ngamaru Ariki and Rongomatane Ariki
Hundreds of people descended onto the island of Atiu to witness the historic akamarokura’anga (investiture) of Ngamaru Ariki and Rongomatane Ariki conducted three days apart. By Melina Etches.
Pacific
Fiji reports 1163 new cases, six deaths - including a baby
An 11-month-old baby is among the latest victims of Covid-19 in Fiji, health authorities said.
Fiji dedicates 7s win to people back home
Fiji has dedicated its Olympic rugby sevens win to the people back home who are struggling amidst the country's Covid-19 health crisis.
Fiji govt urged to scrap plan to amend Land Bill
The political tussle amid a worsening Covid-19 crisis continues in Fiji.
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