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CHURCHTALK: God and the Covid-19 vaccine

Friday 21 May 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk

If your hesitancy toward the vaccine is because you believe it reflects of lack of trust in God for protection, then I hope this article gives you a liberating perspective, writes Pastor Paul Kauri of the ArePua Gateway Church.

Church Talk


Vaccine supply low, new shipment expected to arrive today

Friday 21 May 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health, National

Te Marae Ora health ministry is running out of the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine doses following an overwhelming response from the public.

Health


‘No hugs, no kisses’ as Aitutaki welcomes first visitors

Friday 21 May 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands

The island of Aitutaki on Wednesday received its first travel bubble tourists from New Zealand, on Air Rarotonga’s day tour.

National


Another Group of Scientists Calls for Further Inquiry Into Origins of the Coronavirus

Thursday 20 May 2021 | Written by The New York Times | Published in Features, In Depth

A group of 18 scientists stated in a letter published in the journal Science that there is not enough evidence to decide whether a natural origin or an accidental laboratory leak caused the COVID-19 pandemic.

Features


Samoa to shelve China-backed port project under new leader

Thursday 20 May 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Samoa

Samoa's expected new prime minister has pledged to shelve a $US100 million ($NZ139m) Beijing-backed port development, calling the project excessive for the small Pacific island that is already heavily indebted to China.

Regional


League showdown this weekend

Thursday 20 May 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in League, Sports

An intense battle is expected in the age group divisions at this Saturday’s Raro Cars Rugby League Competition finals at the National Stadium in Nikao.

League


OPINION: Totally reliant on the Golden Goose

Thursday 20 May 2021 | Written by Wilkie Rasmussen | Published in Opinion, Tropical Chronicles

By Jove, like it or not, I was one of those who loved it. I celebrated quietly and sucked in a different air, an air of freedom and lordship over the land and waters, writes Wilkie Rasmussen.

Opinion


Almost 1500 people vaccinated

Thursday 20 May 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National

Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health administered 662 Pfizer Covid-19 vaccinations on Tuesday and 763 yesterday.

Health


Crunch time for netball

Wednesday 19 May 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Netball, Sports

Premier giants Titikaveka and Avatiu are through to the semi-finals of the Rarotonga Netball Club Competition after managing top two finish.

Netball


Land laws under scrutiny

Wednesday 19 May 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Landowners are alarmed and disturbed that the occupation right rules of today with respect to succession do not give direct descendants the guarantee to continue occupation of land.

Local


Eleventh year in a row for Neururer

Tuesday 18 May 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Other Sports, Sports

Roland Neururer retained the Tinman Competition title in the 39th edition of the annual event over the weekend.

Other Sports


Here for ‘peace, quiet and warmth’, first visitors say

Tuesday 18 May 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National

The first tourists in 14 months were welcomed at Rarotonga Airport yesterday by cheering locals, many too excited to contain themselves.

Local


30 receive Covid-19 jabs

Tuesday 18 May 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Health, National

Secretary of Health Bob Williams became the first Cook Islands resident in Rarotonga to receive the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine after the first batch arrived in the country Monday afternoon.

Health


OPINION: Our holiday is over, their holiday begins

Monday 17 May 2021 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion

More bikes and cars driving on once deserted roads; it’s back to life, back to reality – the tourists are coming, writes Ruta Mave.

Editorials


COURT BRIEFS: Stabbing accused pleads not guilty

Monday 17 May 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National

William Wade, who is accused of a stabbing offence, entered a not guilty plea in Thursday’s High Court sitting.

Crime

Welcome back to paradise

Monday 17 May 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, National

Five staff to one guest is likely the ratio that is going to welcome tourists who arrive into Rarotonga on the first travel bubble flight from Auckland this afternoon.

Economy


Fit for a Queen: Cook Islands art in the Royal Collection

Saturday 15 May 2021 | Written by Rod Dixon | Published in Art, Features

With the recent passing of Prince Philip, we wondered what official gifts had been presented to Queen Elizabeth II, her consort, and other royals during their Cook Islands visits. This is what we found. By Jean Tekura Mason and Rod Dixon.

Art


Covid-19 support for businesses to end in June

Saturday 15 May 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy, National

Financial support for the private sector during the Covid-19 pandemic winds down at the end of next month, however government says further assistance could be made available in the event of another border closure.

Economy


Rarotonga residents recover from floods

Friday 14 May 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in National, Weather

Rarotonga residents began dealing with the effects of recent flooding on Thursday after torrential rains hammered down over the whole island this week.

National


OPINION: Covid-19 vaccination: Get the facts before jabs

Thursday 13 May 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion

As a Cook Islander I expect robust explanatory or educational efforts by Te Marae Ora and the Cook Islands Government to the people of the Cook Islands about the Pfizer vaccine, writes Wilkie Rasmussen.

Editorials


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