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Kata: Petrol

Friday 22 April 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Kata, Opinion

What change did Easter bring?

Friday 22 April 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

Given that we are seven days after the celebrations of Passover, and five days after Jesus resurrection, I was pondering the immediate aftermath of Jesus crucifixion and resurrection, writes Pastor Paul Kauri of the ArePua Church.

Mangaia out of petrol

Friday 22 April 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Outer Islands

Mangaia’s gas stations have run dry of petrol with some workers deciding to go on ‘petrol leave’ because they don’t have enough fuel to get to work.

Solomons' government limits gatherings to 10 people due to covid

Thursday 21 April 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Solomon Islands

The Solomon Islands' Ministry of Health has put a stop to gatherings of more than 10 people as it continues the fight against Covid-19.

Kata: Speed guns

Thursday 21 April 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Holiday programme ‘to keep kids active’

Thursday 21 April 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Sports

Children on school holidays are getting the opportunity to beat boredom and get active while their parents get a break, thanks to the Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee’s programme.

New speed guns on hold

Thursday 21 April 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National

Speed guns donated last month to Cook Islands Police are still not in operation as officers are yet to be ‘certified’ before the devices are deployed.

Sogavare adamant security deal with China won't undermine regional security

Wednesday 20 April 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Solomon Islands

The Solomon Islands prime minister is adamant a security co-operation agreement his government has signed with China will not undermine regional security.

Kata: Permanent Residency

Wednesday 20 April 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Poila wins fishing comp, scrapes by with 100 grams

Wednesday 20 April 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Sports

Poe Poila and crew with the winning heaviest fish in the BSP fishing competition, a 26.5 kilogram yellowfin tuna. 22041904.

Fall at New Zealand port causes death

Wednesday 20 April 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National

A devastating fatal accident at the Ports of Auckland (POAL), New Zealand has claimed the life of well-loved 26-year-old Atiroa Tuaiti who hails from the island of Aitutaki.

China and Solomon Islands sign security pact

Tuesday 19 April 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Solomon Islands

China's government says it has signed a framework agreement on security cooperation with Solomon Islands - a deal Australia, New Zealand and the US fear could open the door to a Chinese naval base in the South Pacific.

Chinese vessel grounded on French Polynesian reef to be dismantled

Tuesday 19 April 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in French Polynesia, Regional

Preparations are being finalised to dismantle a Chinese fishing vessel stuck on the reef of the French Polynesian atoll Arutua for more than two years.

Kata: Minimum wage increase

Tuesday 19 April 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Nine make the cut for Oceania event

Tuesday 19 April 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Sports

Nine athletes have qualified to represent the Cook Islands at the Oceania Area Championships in Mackay, Australia, in June this year.

Retracing our breadfruit roots

Tuesday 19 April 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Features, Go Local

An initiative to revitalise breadfruit orchards in the Cook Islands can save millions of dollars on imported food.

Minimum wage under review

Tuesday 19 April 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National

Cook Islands minimum wage is currently under review, however, the Prime Minister says businesses would struggle with the added cost if it was to increase.

New tug boat costs over $1m

Saturday 16 April 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Weekend

The new tug marks another milestone in the continued infrastructural development of the Port of Avatiu, which handles about 90 per cent of the food and materials imported into the Cook Islands and 100 per cent of the fuel, says Prime Minister Mark Brown.

The choices we make shape our experience of life

Saturday 16 April 2022 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Opinion

Easter reminds those of us of faith that under immense stress and pressure, Jesus made a choice and one that would lead him to the Cross – this is something many of us took time and reflected on yesterday, writes Thomas Tarurongo Wynne.

Request declined

Saturday 16 April 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National

Cook Islands Chief Justice declined an application for a victim to read her own impact statement to the man who raped her.