Articles by CI News Staff

Tournament provides platform for development

Tuesday 30 November 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Netball, Sports

Netball Already in Paradise was declared a success after three days of intense competition at the National Sports Arena in Nikao.

Health ministry secures Covid-19 vaccine booster

Tuesday 30 November 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National

The Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine booster will be available from mid of December, says Te Marae Ora Minister of Health. This was confirmed by the New Zealand Ministry of Health during a Zoom meeting with Te Marae Ora health ministry officials yesterday. The dates for the roll-out of the third dose will be confirmed next week.

$60 million boost from NZ

Monday 29 November 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National

The local tourism sector is anticipating a timely boost ahead of the January 13 border reopening after New Zealand government announced $60 million support to the Cook Islands.

Favourites remain on track

Saturday 27 November 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Netball, Sports

After two days of intense competition, top four teams from each division will be battling for the top honours in the Netball Already in Paradise tournament at the National Sports Arena in Nikao.

Thieves steal equipment from Red Cross truck

Saturday 27 November 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Crime, National

The Cook Islands Red Cross Society are victims of a theft that occurred on Thursday night.

KATA: Tree cutting

Friday 26 November 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

Te Are Manu to host ‘exciting’ annual fundraising event

Thursday 25 November 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National

Cook Islands’ one and only veterinary clinic, Te Are Manu, affectionately known as ‘TAM’, is holding its annual fundraising ball at Antipodes on Saturday, December 4.

KATA: Water charges

Thursday 25 November 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

KATA: Crimes Bill Debate

Wednesday 24 November 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

KATA: Cook Islands debt

Tuesday 23 November 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

KATA: NZ superfund

Monday 22 November 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

Another round of Covid-19 vaccination roll-out

Monday 22 November 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National

The Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health vaccination team will be back in action this Saturday for those who have missed out on Covid-19 vaccine.

KATA: Tree maintenance

Saturday 20 November 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

KATA: Environment service

Friday 19 November 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

KATA: The war on COVID-19

Thursday 18 November 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

Health prepares for returning Cook Islands residents

Thursday 18 November 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National

A maximum of 155 returning Cook Islanders and permit holders will arrive in Rarotonga this afternoon in the first of the two repatriation flights from Auckland.

Pukapuka mourns fallen king

Thursday 18 November 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Outer Islands

The Pukapuka community are mourning the death of their king Aliki Wolo, Pakitonga Tetio Kaitala Paulo Iti.

KATA: Pre-election engineering

Tuesday 16 November 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

Cooks lose second Tri Nations match

Monday 15 November 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

Cook Islands Residents are out of contention for the Vodafone – Tri Nations 15 Championship title after losing their second match over the weekend.

KATA: Alcohol in the Cook Islands

Saturday 13 November 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion