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Group stranded on Rakahanga

Thursday 24 March 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Outer Islands

People are left stranded on Rakahanga after their ride back to Rarotonga, Taio Shipping vessel the Grinna, ran aground on Manihiki on Monday.

Cook Islands withdraw from FIFA World Cup qualifiers

Wednesday 23 March 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

The Cook Islands have become the second team to withdraw from the FIFA World Cup Oceania Qualifiers, after the bulk of their squad tested positive for Covid-19.

Kata: Isolation

Wednesday 23 March 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Economic issues dominate ONOC meeting

Wednesday 23 March 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Commonwealth Games, Sports

Economic issues dominated the agenda at the latest Oceania National Olympic Committees (ONOC) secretary generals workshop meeting, as discussions floated towards target setting and problem solving in the build-up to Paris 2024.

Wage subsidy bill climbs to more than $70 million

Wednesday 23 March 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National

Cook Islands Government has extended the wage subsidy to the middle of April, but the initiative has already cost more than $70 million.

Three patients test positive for Covid-19

Tuesday 22 March 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National

Cook Islands Government has confirmed three hospital patients have tested positive for Covid-19, but these were not admitted because of Covid-19.

French Polynesia police seize huge meth haul

Tuesday 22 March 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in French Polynesia, Regional

Police in French Polynesia have seized almost $US50 million worth of methamphetamine on a cruise ship from the United States.

Sporting federations hopeful

Tuesday 22 March 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby

Local sporting federations remain confident of returning to the field as early as next month despite increasing number of Covid-19 cases in the community.

Kata: Soccer tournament

Tuesday 22 March 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Arorangi Prison inmates and staff members test positive for Omicron

Tuesday 22 March 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National

Several prisoners at Arorangi Prison and staff members have tested positive for Omicron, Prime Minister Mark Brown announced last night.

Reports West Papuans shot dead by Indonesian forces

Monday 21 March 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional

Two West Papuans were reportedly shot dead by security forces last Tuesday during peaceful protests against Indonesia's plans to create six more provinces in Papua.

Staycation to stay afloat

Monday 21 March 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National

Two of Rarotonga’s largest resorts have extended staycation deals as the sector struggles with mounting costs.

Covid cases have teams on edge

Monday 21 March 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Football, Sports

There are concerns the withdrawal of some teams from the Oceania FIFA World Cup Qualifying tournament will give some teams an easier path into the knockout rounds.

Kata: Jury trial

Monday 21 March 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Covid ravaged Cook Islands forfeit match against Tahiti

Saturday 19 March 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Football, Sports

Cook Islands football men’s side has abandoned its match against Tahiti after a number of national players tested positive for Covid-19 in Doha, Qatar.

Redefining showbiz

Saturday 19 March 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Features, Weekend

For the overseas television series The Panthers, creators TVNZ wanted a head of department with Polynesian descent who could help them craft certain styles and looks, and New Zealand-based make-up artist Kelly Mitchell certainly embodies this in more ways than one.

What dies becomes the fertiliser of our lives

Saturday 19 March 2022 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in On the Street, Opinion

If we measure our lives in season, there are those seasons when the Sun shone so brightly and others where it was grey and cold and it just seemed to rain, rain and rain, writes Thomas Tarurongo Wynne.

Businesses concerned for livelihood

Saturday 19 March 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Business, National

As the wage subsidy scheme draws to a close this month in Rarotonga and Aitutaki, business owners get concerned for their livelihood.

Solomon Islands make winning start as Vanuatu footballers test positive for Covid-19

Friday 18 March 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Solomon Islands

Solomon Islands made a winning start to the FIFA World Cup Oceania Qualifying tournament in Qatar this morning but Vanuatu's participation is in doubt after the bulk of their squad tested positive for Covid-19.

LETTERS: Animal rights and welfare

Friday 18 March 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, following some time of having my neighbour’s piglets digging up my gardens and yard on a daily basis (a yearly event) I approached said neighbour – a good bloke and quietly and politely requested that he please contain his piglets on his own property.