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Articles by CI News Staff
Cook Islands News’ Cook Islander of the Year 2021 nominees
Friday 24 December 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National
Social and community workers, a human rights activist, health leader, sports mentor and rare bird only found in the Cook Islands are among the nominations for the Cook Islander of the Year 2021 award.
Stage set for Boxing Day Touch
Friday 24 December 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby
Eight teams have registered for the Cook Islands Touch Association’s annual Boxing Day Touch Tournament.
The ultimate guide to a perfect Christmas weekend
Friday 24 December 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Entertainment, National
It’s Christmas Eve, and for a bit, just a little bit, we can forget about Covid, and treasure and enjoy the company of our family and friends before the borders open on January 13, 2022.
'Superb effort': Over 5000 people receive Covid-19 booster jab
Thursday 23 December 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National
Since last Friday, and as at 6pm last night, Te Marae Ora vaccination team had administered a total of 5501 vaccination doses.
Personal Protective Equipment to combat dengue
Wednesday 22 December 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National
Te Marae Ora’s Public Health department are pleased to have received gear to assist the combat of dengue next year.
Maritime and frontline Police upskill
Wednesday 22 December 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Education, National
Six Cook Islands police officers have completed dive training, adding significant value to Te Kukupa's crew capacity.
Beach Games registration extended
Tuesday 21 December 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) has extended the deadline for 2022 Beach Games registration following poor response.
New Act brings relief to deregistered companies
Thursday 16 December 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Politics
Local businesses that have been struck off the companies register can now reregister following the passing of the Companies Amendment Bill 2021 during the recent Parliament sitting.
Christmas creative ei competition
Wednesday 15 December 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Culture, National
As a lead up to Christmas and taking advantage of the abundance of flowers on the island, the Punanga Nui Market vendors have organised an ei making competition for this Friday December 17.
Bank launches secure system to protect customers from fraud
Tuesday 14 December 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National
BSP Cook Islands has launched its 3D Secure Service to make online card transaction secure.
Purple reign once again
Monday 13 December 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Tupapa Panthers created history after becoming the first local club to make a clean sweep in the Raro 7s Community Tournament on Saturday.
Police warn don’t drink and drive
Monday 13 December 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National
The police are projecting a bump in the number of road incidents this month, due to the onset of the festive season, a statement from the Cook Islands Police Service said.
Huge excitement as Christmas holidays begin
Saturday 11 December 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Education, National
The Year 4 students at Papa’aroa School couldn’t contain their excitement for the very last day of school yesterday as they lined up outside their classroom to finish off the last few hours left of their school day.
Yacht denied entry attempted to re-enter: Hosking
Tuesday 7 December 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National
A yacht that first attempted to enter Avatiu harbour yesterday morning and was told to leave, attempted to re-enter in the afternoon, Secretary of Transport John Hosking confirmed in a statement last night.
Cook Islands Rugby prepares for RARO 7s tournament
Monday 6 December 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports
The RARO 7s Tournament will be held this Friday and Saturday at The Swamp in Avatiu.
First coronavirus case returns negative result
Monday 6 December 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National
Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health yesterday confirmed the positive Covid-19 case detected in the managed isolation quarantine at the Edgewater Resort on Friday was a ‘historical case’ after the recent test returned a negative result.
Cook Islands News Awards
Saturday 4 December 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National
As a difficult year strained by hardship and challenges draws to a close, Cook Islands News wants to reflect on many things to remember in a year some would rather forget. With that in mind, your newspaper is proud to launch the inaugural Cook Islander of the Year 2021 award. The award recognises people for […]
10 year old boy tests positive for Covid-19 in Cook Islands
Friday 3 December 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National
Prime Minister Mark Brown has announced that the Cook Islands has it’s first positive case of Covid-19.
$60 million to ‘balance need for immediate liquidity’
Wednesday 1 December 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National
Twenty million of the $60 million grant from New Zealand will be spent on immediate financing needs while $40 million will contribute to infrastructure initiatives.
Mana Tiaki Ngatangiia to host caregivers’ workshop
Tuesday 30 November 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National
Learning how to better care for elderly patients or family members will be the focus of a training workshop in Ngatangiia tomorrow.
