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Pacific Covid-19 Updates

Wednesday 8 April 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Small World

Guam 8 confirmed cases of Covid-19, taking the number of cases in the US territory to 121.


Survivor: 'God is the main doctor'

Tuesday 7 April 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local

Expat worker Marc Marlon Rebollos stands with tears rolling down his face. Cook Islands is truly blessed, he says, that there has been no Covid-19 confirmed here. He is speaking to his own Filipino, to the Indonesian and Kiribas communities, to government representatives – about 200 people in total.

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Air NZ is to continue one last weekly flight.

Tuesday 7 April 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy

Air New Zealand has now cut back its Auckland-Rarotonga flights to just one a week – but the governments of both countries expect the airline to maintain that last connection.

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Another Covid-19 case confirmed in Fiji

Tuesday 7 April 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Small World

Fiji has confirmed another new Covid-19 case after testing another 25 samples at the Fiji molecular lab.


Fiji- 14 Covid-19 cases confirmed

Monday 6 April 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Regional

Fiji now has 14 cases of COVID-19 confirmed and the Fijian Government says they will advise the public as soon as possible should this change.


Land sought for burial ground for migrant workers

Monday 6 April 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local

Government is in talks to provide land for a Fijian community cemetery, as the Covid-19 pandemic and travel bans mean it will not be possible to send bodies home to their families.

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Tailor can sew 40 facemasks in just an hour

Saturday 4 April 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Hot on the Rock

She sits by a sewing machine at the Joyce Peyroux Garments factory, turning out facemask after facemask. Working alongside the staff who prepare the material for stitching, Nanik Zuliati from Indonesia can sew 40 masks in an hour.

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Kids page: Kids Club at home

Saturday 4 April 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education

Inalie Loki, 8, and Aaliyah Rogers, 6, have been home for the past two weeks thanks to Covid-19’s early school break.

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Sanitiser price hike despite warning

Saturday 4 April 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local

Hand sanitiser is expected to go up in price as demand outstrips supply.


Palm leaves on the doors

Saturday 4 April 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local

Covid-19 has brought Christian worship home in new ways. Since Covid-19 put a paurch on church services on Rarotonga, people have been encouraged to pray in their homes, quarantined away by yellow and orange flags.

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Guilty pleas, after three years

Friday 3 April 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime

A man has finally admitted to drugs charges after three long years of repeated legal tussles and delays in court.


How to drink kava safely – or not at all

Thursday 2 April 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local

The Fijian community here has been advised to practise social distancing even when around the kava bowl.

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Vets offer crisis services amid Covid-19 shutdowns

Thursday 2 April 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local

Te Are Manu stays open, SPCA provides emergency support.

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Brown: Country hit by 'economic tsunami'

Thursday 2 April 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy

Businesses are relying on government to prop them up – but the finance minister says the money will last only six months.

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What are your rights when you get laid off?

Wednesday 1 April 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local

Any worker who is struggling to get a final sign-off from their employers to complete their unemployment claim can file a confidential complaint with Internal Affairs.

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Advice on dealing with the tough times

Wednesday 1 April 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health

Everyone expresses stress in different ways, says clinical psychologist Dr Evangelene Daniela-Wong.

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Domestic violence concerns; counsellors call for patience

Wednesday 1 April 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local

Family counsellors ready to take calls from those in distress.

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Drunk burgler 'can't remember' violating tourist's privacy

Wednesday 1 April 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime

A drunk young woman has been jailed after breaking into a motel room and alarming the tourist there.


'In God's name, we will serve the Bread of Life'

Tuesday 31 March 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Hot on the Rock

It was like the movie Avengers Infinity War: with a flick of the finger, all the customers disappeared.

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Innovating in business: Some taros for haircut?

Tuesday 31 March 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Hot on the Rock

A hairstylist is among business owners looking for imaginative solutions to keep the economy afloat.

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