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FIFA ranking for national side

Friday 1 April 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Football, Sports

Despite withdrawing from the Oceania World Cup Qualifiers due to Covid-19 cases, the national football side has achieved a major feat – earning an international ranking.

New Empire Bridge opens to traffic

Friday 1 April 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National

The new Empire Bridge is now complete and has opened nearly a month ahead of schedule.

Samoa records first Covid-related death

Thursday 31 March 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Samoa

Samoa has recorded its first Covid-19 related death.

Kata: Immigration

Thursday 31 March 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Eels target out of favour Marsters

Thursday 31 March 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby league, Sports

The Parramatta Eels will reportedly add out of favour Gold Coast Titans centre Esan Marsters to their immediate shopping list.

Medical professionals leave for Tonga to help with mental trauma

Wednesday 30 March 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Tonga

A team of eight medical professionals from New Zealand have left for Tonga.

Kata: Covid-19 Patients

Wednesday 30 March 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Winners crowned in National Masters Mixed Pairs Bowls Championship

Wednesday 30 March 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Bowling, Sports

The National Masters Mixed Pairs Bowls Championship was held for the second time and a winner was announced on Wednesday last week.

Immigration staff told to use common sense and initiative

Wednesday 30 March 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National

Common sense and initiative should have been used by Immigration staff when they closed to the public after numerous staff members returned positive for Covid-19 says Public Service Commissioner Carl Hunter.

New Zealand and Fiji sign partnership agreement

Tuesday 29 March 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional

New Zealand and Fiji have signed a partnership agreement promising "shared commitment and vision for regional solidarity".

Kata: Covid Arrest

Tuesday 29 March 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Sporting federations make adjustments to comply with Covid-19 requirement

Tuesday 29 March 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Sports

Government has announced contact sport will resume from Friday, April 1, provided participants and officials return negative Covid-19 RAT tests.

Pa Enua travel set to resume

Tuesday 29 March 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Tourism

The Cook Islands Government has set a nominal date for travel to return to Pa Enua of April 18 for the Southern Group islands and April 25 for the Northern Group.

Palau's President fronts up on PIF rift, Covid-19 and climate change

Monday 28 March 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Palau, Regional

RNZ Pacific's regional correspondent, Kelvin Anthony spoke to President Surangel Whipps Jr, of Palau, on a range of issues including.

Covid-19 in the Pacific

Monday 28 March 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

American Samoa has recorded its second Covid-19 related death.

Kata: Ukraine

Monday 28 March 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

‘Attempting the world’s slowest half marathon’

Monday 28 March 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Sports, Triathlon

First time Cook Islands visitor, Kiwi broadcaster and travel writer Tim Roxborogh took on the ‘Pursuit in Paradise’ marathon on Aitutaki and recounts his steps.

Three years in a row

Monday 28 March 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Sports, Triathlon

The always popular Cook Islands Triathlon Association BSP Women’s Triathlon took place on Saturday afternoon with a much smaller field that usual.

Recovering in paradise

Monday 28 March 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Features, Go Local

He survived a potentially life-threatening spinal injury, but now former rugby player Michael ‘Fats’ Fatialofa is adjusting to Cook Islands time. He and his wife speak to Matthew Littlewood about what they hope for the future.