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Man pleads guilty to assault and carrying offensive weapon charges

Wednesday 2 March 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National

A man has entered guilty pleas to carrying an offensive weapon and three counts of male assaults female in the High Court at Avarua.

Jetstar halts Raro flights for three months

Wednesday 2 March 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National

Jetstar has cancelled all flights on its trans-Tasman and Rarotonga routes for the next three months.

Food parcels for homes affected by Covid-19

Wednesday 2 March 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Since the first positive Covid-19 case was announced in February, more than 25 food parcels have been packed and distributed to affected residential households on Rarotonga.

Secretary of Health asks everyone to get tested

Wednesday 2 March 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National

Secretary of Health Bob Williams has called on everyone in Rarotonga to get tested as Covid-19 numbers climb by 11 bringing the total number of cases to 53.

Cannabis accused gets letter of support from Aitutaki MP

Wednesday 2 March 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National

A man arrested and charged with dealing cannabis has received letters of support from a Member of Parliament, a former Cabinet Minister and a doctor.

Bainimarama returns to Fiji after heart surgery

Tuesday 1 March 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional

Fijian Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama has returned to the country after spending more than two months at a Melbourne hospital recovering from a heart surgery.

Kata: Ukraine Resistance

Tuesday 1 March 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Dame Valerie Adams announces retirement

Tuesday 1 March 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional

Two-time Olympic shot put champion Dame Valerie Adams has confirmed her retirement from international competition.

Weightlifters return with medals

Tuesday 1 March 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports, Sports

Cook Islands weightlifters who competed at the New Zealand International Weightlifting Competition last week returned home on Sunday with medals.

Cricketers, captains, coaches, c-lectors and communication

Tuesday 1 March 2022 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports

Over the last couple of months there have been lots of ‘breaking news’ related to cricket.

Covid-19: Children under five test positive

Tuesday 1 March 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National

Seventeen more cases of Covid-19 as part of a single cluster identified on Sunday was confirmed yesterday, bringing the total number of positive cases in the Cook Islands to 42 (as of 2pm yesterday).

Kata: Fines

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

Record rise in Covid cases

Monday 28 February 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National

Three schools – Te Uki Ou, Tereora College and Nikao Maori – will be closed today after ‘at least one new positive Covid-19 case each’ have been identified at these schools yesterday.

Panthers face spirited Bears

Saturday 26 February 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Rugby league, Sports

The third round of the Cook Islands Rugby League domestic 13s competition will see two big clashes in the premier men’s division this afternoon. Defending champions Tupapa Panthers will take Arorangi Bears at Victoria Park while Avatiu Nikao Eels will play Ngatangiia Matavera Sea Eagles at Nukupure Park. Both matches will kick off at 5pm. […]

Raro visitors ready to roll Covid-19 dice

Saturday 26 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Tourism

Some tourists planning a trip to the Cook Islands are unaware of the risks associated with Covid-19 - which includes bearing isolation costs if they test positive while on holiday here – while others are prepared to roll the dice.

Baudinet misses out on world ranking

Saturday 26 February 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Sports, Tennis

So close, yet so far for Cook Islands tennis star Brett Baudinet who this week became the country’s first male tennis player to play in an International Tennis Federation Men’s Professional Tennis Event.

Pioneering and developing tourism in the Cook Islands

Friday 25 February 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Features, Go Local

After contributing to the tourism industry and wider community for more than 50 years, Christchurch-born Des Eggelton has earned his retirement along with a few beers.

Passion for language and people

Friday 25 February 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Weekend

Cook Islands broadcaster Tauraki Rongo is determined, and wants to ensure that young Cook Islanders know their identity and culture, take pride in their heritage, and how they connect to the land.

Never before has the word become so weaponised

Friday 25 February 2022 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in On the Street, Opinion

Listening to the flurry of news reports on the invasion of the sovereign country Ukraine by President Putin and his army, I couldn’t help but notice the comparison between other narratives of tyranny, nazification and the weaponisation of words like freedom fighters around us today.