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Red Bulls smash Titans

Saturday 14 May 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Sports

The inaugural Women’s Rugby League ‘Conan’s Cup’ series kicked off yesterday afternoon with Countryside proving too strong for the hapless Town side.

From Anzac to Te Kukupa II

Saturday 14 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

At dawn on Anzac Day on April 25, I had the honour of joining Prime Minister Mark Brown, former prime minister Henry Puna and veterans at the cenotaph.

Making dengue a thing of the past

Saturday 14 May 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Features, Weekend

The dengue virus in the Cook Islands could be a thing of the past in a couple of years thanks to Wolbachia – a naturally occurring bacteria that prevents the spread of mosquito-borne diseases.

Minimum wage rises to $8.50

Saturday 14 May 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National

Minimum wage in the Cook Islands is set to increase by 50 cents to $8.50 per hour from July 1, 2022.

Arts initiative giving disabled Pasifika opportunities to develop

Friday 13 May 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

Two New Zealand-based Pasifika artists are leading a new arts initiative called the Toa Residency to increase support for Pasifika disabled people wanting to enter the arts industry.

Kata: Mask mandate

Friday 13 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Women gear up for Conan’s Cup

Friday 13 May 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Local rugby league fans are in for a treat following the launch of the Women’s Rugby League ‘Conan’s Cup’ – a Town versus Country tournament which kicks off today, in honour of a man who had a passion for league, the late Colin (Conan) Ngari Munokoa-Tini.

Masks come off in Raro

Friday 13 May 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National

The legal requirement to wear masks has now been officially lifted in Rarotonga, with Prime Minister Mark Brown urging businesses to relax their restrictions.

Authorities concerned after another shark attack in French Polynesia

Thursday 12 May 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in French Polynesia, Regional

A woman was attacked by a shark in Bora Bora, French Polynesia, over the weekend.

World Athletics Kids’ Day to be celebrated on Rarotonga

Thursday 12 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Athletics, Sports

To mark the launch of the new Kids athletics programme, World Athletics will be celebrating Kids' Athletics Day in May with organisations around the world.

Kata: Doctor Baker

Thursday 12 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Covid-19 stats better than NZ’s

Thursday 12 May 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National

Cook Islands Covid-19 deaths and hospitalisations are significantly better than New Zealand, epidemiologist Dr Michael Baker says the biggest factor for the difference likely comes down measurement.

PNG Deputy Prime Minister killed in road accident

Wednesday 11 May 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Papua New Guinea, Regional

Papua New Guinea's deputy Prime Minister, Sam Basil, has died following a car crash in the Bulolo district of Morobe Province.

Kata: NZ Recruitment

Wednesday 11 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Clubs struggle with numbers as netball season kicks off

Wednesday 11 May 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Netball, Sports

The Rarotonga Netball Season has kicked off to a shaky start with the open grades.

Opposition leader slams govt with ‘zero results’

Wednesday 11 May 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Politics

The leader of the Opposition says the Government has produced “zero results” when it comes to diversifying the economy, despite the Cook Islands Party making it a main talking point.

Pro-Macron parties in New Caledonia plan merger

Tuesday 10 May 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Caledonia, Regional

Four pro-Macron parties in New Caledonia have joined forces to plan a merger.

Kata: Pilot shortage

Tuesday 10 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Golden Oldies enjoy festival fun and friendship

Tuesday 10 May 2022 | Written by Cameron Scott | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

The three-day Golden Oldies Rugby Mini Festival which began at Raemaru on Saturday provided plenty of entertainment for spectators.

Pilot shortage means no flights from Christchurch

Tuesday 10 May 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Tourism

Pilot shortages are being blamed for Air New Zealand’s inability to resume flights from Christchurch to Rarotonga.