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Stranded families left to fend for themselves

Wednesday 13 April 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Outer Islands

People left stranded on Rakahanga after the vessel that was supposed to bring them back to Rarotonga ran aground on Manihiki late last month, will have to find their way back to the main island.

Pasifika providers say a one-size-fits-all Health NZ won't work

Tuesday 12 April 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional

Pacific health leaders are standing firm on their challenge to Aotearoa's new health authority to ensure it is not a one-size-fits all system.

Regional Victoria announced as host of 2026 Commonwealth Games

Tuesday 12 April 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Regional

Victoria will host the 2026 Commonwealth Games with towns across the State set to deliver the sixth Home-Games in Australia.

Kata: Rakahanga Vax

Tuesday 12 April 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

New point system to make Cook Islands Games more competitive

Tuesday 12 April 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports, Sports

A new point system will be introduced at this year’s Cook Islands Games in a bid to make the event more competitive.

Businesses ready to recruit

Tuesday 12 April 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National

The announcement of migrant workers from Fiji has come as welcome news to staff strapped Cook Islands businesses that are heading into peak tourism season.

NZ supporting call for urgent climate action at ocean conference

Monday 11 April 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional

Global leaders need to realise the harmful impact their lack of climate action is having on the Pacific region, New Zealand's Minister for Pacific Peoples and Associate Minister of Foreign Affairs Aupito William Sio says.

Fiji makes winning 7s return

Monday 11 April 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Fiji, Regional

Olympic champions Fiji returned to the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series in style with a stunning victory in Singapore.

Ngatikaura joins West Tigers’

Monday 11 April 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League, Sports

Cook Islander Rua Ngatikaura has joined NRL club West Tigers’ 30-man for 2023 and 2024 seasons.

Kata: Quarantine

Monday 11 April 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Rakahanga ‘vax crossing’ on hold, says Opposition leader

Monday 11 April 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Outer Islands

People on Rakahanga will likely no longer need to travel to Manihiki for their Covid-19 vaccines, after a meeting last week held between Rakahanga Member of Parliament Tina Browne, the Ministry of Transport and Crown Law to discuss the matter.

Murals transform Rarotonga into open-space gallery

Saturday 9 April 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Features, Weekend

Once upon a time, authorities in Rarotonga harassed graffiti artists and muralists regarding them as vandals. But now, the popular tourist destination celebrates and even funds their art, which can be found everywhere and supersized.

Welcome to Paris

Saturday 9 April 2022 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Opinion

Raising awareness about environmental issues in the Cook Islands is one of the most important roles of Te Ipukarea Society (TIS).

RAT relief for contact sport

Saturday 9 April 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Sports

From Thursday, April 14, Rapid Antigen Tests (RAT) will no longer be required for contact sport in Rarotonga, Prime Minister Mark Brown announced yesterday.

Cooks to receive labour boost

Saturday 9 April 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National

Labour shortages are still affecting the Cook Islands, with estimates that as many as 900 new workers are needed in the island nation as the Government announces it will be opening up the country to migrant workers.

League season in limbo

Friday 8 April 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Cook Islands Rugby League has deferred its decision on the domestic 13s competition to next week after a club called for the 2022 season to be cancelled due to Covid-19 restrictions.

New Caledonia's Palika party wants people to vote left in Sunday's first French election

Friday 8 April 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Caledonia, Regional

A pro-independence party in New Caledonia, Palika, is urging people to vote for any left politician in the first round of the French presidential election on Sunday.

Kata: Covid

Friday 8 April 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Hope in the midst of chaos

Friday 8 April 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

The world of nature and creation provides and supplies humanity with all kinds of natural and physical resources to sustain life, but humanity in his own ego, ignorance and greed squanders, abuses and exploits beyond measure …, writes Bishop Tutai Pere.

Covid puts pressure on road projects

Friday 8 April 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National

The Cook Islands government will be embarking on an extensive capital roading project over the next 12 months, but Covid-19 has led to significant delays.