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Fiji investigates arrival of Russian oligarch's vessel, questions captain

Thursday 14 April 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional

Fiji police are investigating the arrival of a luxury vessel owned by a Russian oligarch, questioning its captain about how he brought the boat to the Pacific island nation without customs clearance.

Kata: Vaccine

Thursday 14 April 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Ready, steady, Touch!

Thursday 14 April 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Sports

Cook Islands Touch Association received a positive response from their clubs with majority confirmed to participate in the weekly open and mixed competitions resuming next week.

Lady Moana crew test positive for Covid

Thursday 14 April 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National, Outer Islands

Penrhyn yesterday confirmed two cases of Covid-19 after a cargo vessel that visited the island returned to Rarotonga with all crew onboard testing positive for the virus.

Our Ocean conference opens in Palau

Wednesday 13 April 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional

The Our Ocean Conference opened this morning in Palau with more than 500 delegates from more than 80 nations taking part.

Chocolate – An Easter treat not to be shared

Wednesday 13 April 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Features

Chocolate is poisonous to dogs mostly because of its theobromine content, explains Te Are Manu Vet Clinic’s medical director Michael Baer.

Kata: Isolation

Wednesday 13 April 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Athletics group to host Easter family ‘fun competition’

Wednesday 13 April 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Sports

Track and Field Club Rarotonga (TFC) with the support of Athletics Cook Islands is trialing a new family fun event on Easter Monday with a ‘carnival atmosphere’ at the National Stadium in Nikao.

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.