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Women gear up for Conan’s Cup

Friday 13 May 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Local rugby league fans are in for a treat following the launch of the Women’s Rugby League ‘Conan’s Cup’ – a Town versus Country tournament which kicks off today, in honour of a man who had a passion for league, the late Colin (Conan) Ngari Munokoa-Tini.

LETTERS: Government spending questioned

Friday 13 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

Dear Editor, the $580,000 Manihiki new administration building refers. Could those in charge have found a design any more inappropriate for a Polynesian Island? The building screams “Papa’a kit house — box with windows”.

Masks come off in Raro

Friday 13 May 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National

The legal requirement to wear masks has now been officially lifted in Rarotonga, with Prime Minister Mark Brown urging businesses to relax their restrictions.

Young swimmers prepare for NZ event

Friday 13 May 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National

Swimming enthusiasts, from left, Rebecca Tangiataua, Itirangi Pennycook, Taunga Miller and Esther Miller are looking forward to participating in the New Zealand Secondary Schools Swimming Competition which will be held on July 31.

Authorities concerned after another shark attack in French Polynesia

Thursday 12 May 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in French Polynesia, Regional

A woman was attacked by a shark in Bora Bora, French Polynesia, over the weekend.

World Athletics Kids’ Day to be celebrated on Rarotonga

Thursday 12 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Athletics, Sports

To mark the launch of the new Kids athletics programme, World Athletics will be celebrating Kids' Athletics Day in May with organisations around the world.

Cook Islands to meet Samoa and Tonga in FIFA Women’s Cup

Thursday 12 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

The road to regional glory, and with it the chance to secure one of the remaining spots at the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 has been revealed following the draw for the OFC Women’s Nations Cup 2022.

Kata: Doctor Baker

Thursday 12 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

LETTERS: So what’s the point of isolation now?

Thursday 12 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

Dear Editor, when is what I believe to be a draconian exercise of authority by the TMO going to stop?

Biting pig’s ear marks Teava Mataiapo succession

Thursday 12 May 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National

Teava Mataiapo George Matutu bites the ear of a large cooked pig to mark his succession as the new Teava Mataiapo.

Covid-19 stats better than NZ’s

Thursday 12 May 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National

Cook Islands Covid-19 deaths and hospitalisations are significantly better than New Zealand, epidemiologist Dr Michael Baker says the biggest factor for the difference likely comes down measurement.

PNG Deputy Prime Minister killed in road accident

Wednesday 11 May 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Papua New Guinea, Regional

Papua New Guinea's deputy Prime Minister, Sam Basil, has died following a car crash in the Bulolo district of Morobe Province.

Kata: NZ Recruitment

Wednesday 11 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

LETTERS: ‘The long line of motorcycles'

Wednesday 11 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

Dear Editor, it has been said before, but bears saying again.

Clubs struggle with numbers as netball season kicks off

Wednesday 11 May 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Netball, Sports

The Rarotonga Netball Season has kicked off to a shaky start with the open grades.

Nikao seawall mural continues to delight

Wednesday 11 May 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Te Marae Moana’s bright ocean-themed mural at the seawall in Nikao continues to delight passing motorists, and yesterday 107 metres of the artwork was completed.

Opposition leader slams govt with ‘zero results’

Wednesday 11 May 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Politics

The leader of the Opposition says the Government has produced “zero results” when it comes to diversifying the economy, despite the Cook Islands Party making it a main talking point.

Vanuatu faces shortage of workers in tourism sector ahead of border reopening

Tuesday 10 May 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Vanuatu

A labour coalition has been established to address the shortage of skilled workforce in Vanuatu's tourism and hospitality sector.

Pro-Macron parties in New Caledonia plan merger

Tuesday 10 May 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Caledonia, Regional

Four pro-Macron parties in New Caledonia have joined forces to plan a merger.

Kata: Pilot shortage

Tuesday 10 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion