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Saturday 9 April 2022 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Opinion

Raising awareness about environmental issues in the Cook Islands is one of the most important roles of Te Ipukarea Society (TIS).

RAT relief for contact sport

Saturday 9 April 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Sports

From Thursday, April 14, Rapid Antigen Tests (RAT) will no longer be required for contact sport in Rarotonga, Prime Minister Mark Brown announced yesterday.

Cooks to receive labour boost

Saturday 9 April 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National

Labour shortages are still affecting the Cook Islands, with estimates that as many as 900 new workers are needed in the island nation as the Government announces it will be opening up the country to migrant workers.

League season in limbo

Friday 8 April 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Cook Islands Rugby League has deferred its decision on the domestic 13s competition to next week after a club called for the 2022 season to be cancelled due to Covid-19 restrictions.

New Caledonia's Palika party wants people to vote left in Sunday's first French election

Friday 8 April 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Caledonia, Regional

A pro-independence party in New Caledonia, Palika, is urging people to vote for any left politician in the first round of the French presidential election on Sunday.

Kata: Covid

Friday 8 April 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Hope in the midst of chaos

Friday 8 April 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

The world of nature and creation provides and supplies humanity with all kinds of natural and physical resources to sustain life, but humanity in his own ego, ignorance and greed squanders, abuses and exploits beyond measure …, writes Bishop Tutai Pere.

Covid puts pressure on road projects

Friday 8 April 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National

The Cook Islands government will be embarking on an extensive capital roading project over the next 12 months, but Covid-19 has led to significant delays.

Kata: Island Dogs

Thursday 7 April 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Frustration over boat trips

Thursday 7 April 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Outer Islands

Rakahanga residents are frustrated they have to make a ‘risky’ boat trip to Manihiki for their Covid-19 booster shot instead of health officials going to their island to provide additional protection against the virus.

Australian spy chiefs meet with Solomon Islands PM over China deal

Wednesday 6 April 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Australia, Regional

Two of Australia's top intelligence chiefs have met Solomon Islands' Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare to raise Canberra's concerns over the security agreement the Solomons is due to sign with China.

Kata: Flights

Wednesday 6 April 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Promising rugby players head to New Zealand

Wednesday 6 April 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

Two up and coming women rugby players leave Rarotonga for New Zealand next week to join a new development programme.

New high Covid-19 case count: TMO staff ‘being really pushed’

Wednesday 6 April 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National

Cook Islands has recorded its busiest day for Covid-19 with 189 cases recorded on Monday.

Football superstars set to clash at Qatar 2022

Tuesday 5 April 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Footballing superstars will grace the world’s biggest stage from 21 November to 18 December at the FIFA World Cup 2022™ in Qatar.

Rapana opens up on World Cup chances

Tuesday 5 April 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Regional

Explosive Canberra Raiders winger Jordan Rapana has revealed he wants to play for New Zealand at the 2022 Rugby League World Cup.

Netball holding trials for World Cup Qualifiers

Tuesday 5 April 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Netball, Sports

Netball Cook Islands is holding a two-week trial from April 6 to 20 to select players for the Netball World Cup Oceania Qualifiers to be held in Fiji in July.

Fiji's Sayed Khaiyum defends convicted rapist playing sevens

Monday 4 April 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional

Fijian Attorney-General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says the nation's prison laws allows the chief of the Corrections Services to let serving inmates participate in sporting activities.

Buses and taxis are making a comeback

Monday 4 April 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Features, In Depth

Fewer taxis are hitting the streets, but for many Cook Islanders, cabs and buses are inspiring a nostalgic and affordable fervour and return, which could lead to public transport becoming a more dominant mode of transportation.