Friday 28 May 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Netball, Sports
Avatiu’s dream of a clean sweep in the Rarotonga Netball Club Competition was shattered after their Open 2 team lost in the semi-final this week.
Monday 24 May 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health, National
More than 4300 Rarotonga residents have received the first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine.
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.
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.
Monday 10 May 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League, Sports
Feleti Iona goes over for a try to help Tupapa Panthers defeat Avatiu Nikao Eels 18-12 in the Raro Cars Rugby League Competition playoff on Saturday at the National Stadium in Nikao.
Thursday 6 May 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local, National
The Public Service Commissioner has suspended another head of a government ministry on full pay, pending the outcome of an investigation.
Thursday 6 May 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National, Outer Islands
Akaiti Puna, the wife of former prime minister Henry Puna, claimed back her husband’s Manihiki seat in yesterday’s by-election.
Monday 3 May 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local, National
The Cook Islands will open its border to Kiwi tourists in a fortnight after the announcement of the two-way quarantine-free travel between the two countries starting on May 16 (Cook Islands time).
Monday 26 April 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment, National
The proposal to reuse sludge from the new Rarotonga water treatment system for horticulture has been met with criticism from the local organic growers’ association.
Wednesday 21 April 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Netball, Sports
Avatiu premier side has maintained their unbeaten run in the Rarotonga Netball Competition.
Wednesday 21 April 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Defending champions Ngatangiia Matavera Sea Eagles’ reign is all but over after another heavy loss in the weekly competition.
Wednesday 21 April 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
Prime Minister Mark Brown’s expedited plan to welcome Kiwi visitors into the country from May 1 looks unlikely.
Monday 19 April 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby
The weekly Touch competition concluded with exciting finals last week at Nikao Field.
Monday 19 April 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Just over a year in the job, the head of the local water authority has stepped down for health reasons.
Saturday 17 April 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League, Sports
With three more games to go before the knockouts, teams are going all out to secure top four spot in the domestic rugby league competition.
Thursday 15 April 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local, National
Plans to start a new airline to provide direct flights from Wellington and Christchurch to the Cook Islands have been shelved.
Wednesday 14 April 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, National
Continued uncertainty over quarantine-free travel between New Zealand and the Cook Islands has forced businessman Mike Pero to halt plans for his airline, Pasifika Air.
Tuesday 13 April 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National, Politics
It will be a three-way battle in the upcoming by-election for the Manihiki seat left vacant following the resignation of former prime minister Henry Puna.
Saturday 10 April 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, National
Government has extended the wage subsidy and other grants until the end of June, bringing some relief to businesses and workers affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Friday 9 April 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local, National
Cook Islands Police last night confirmed they are investigating the head of Environment Service after receiving a complaint.