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Tongans get some relief from Covid restrictions from today

Friday 22 April 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Tonga

The Tonga government is easing some Covid-19 restrictions from today.

Covid limits on travel to Vanuatu lifted

Friday 22 April 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Vanuatu

The Vanuatu government has eased international and domestic restrictions brought in to curb the spread of Covid-19.

League season cancelled

Friday 22 April 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Sports

Three of the participating four clubs pulled out of the domestic 13s league competition forcing the national federation to cancel their 2022 season.

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.

LETTERS: ‘Antivaxxers should thank the vaccinated’

Friday 22 April 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

Dear Editor, from May 1st traveling is easier with the lifting of vaccination mandates, no thanks to antivaxxers complaining to the paper.

Lady Moana to the rescue

Friday 22 April 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Along with petrol which the Southern Group island of Mangaia has run out of, more than 100 cartons of chicken and an “old school” type tractor was loaded onto the MV Lady Moana yesterday morning.

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.

Moana Pasifika miss another round due to covid-19

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

Moana Pasifika will miss another Super Rugby Pacific game as the match against Western Force has been called off because of an outbreak of Covid-19.

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

LETTERS: Unseen casualty of Covid-19 pandemic

Thursday 21 April 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, the Prime Minister and his officials have got it wrong, there will never be a post Covid pandemic.

Cook Islands considers new sea container cleaning system

Thursday 21 April 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National

The Sea Container Hygiene System used by Australia and New Zealand as a strategy designed to manage the biosecurity risks associated with sea containers at the port of loading and implementation is being considered in Rarotonga.

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.

Court orders oligarch's superyacht to stay in Fiji

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

A Fijian court has granted an order to prevent a luxury vessel owned by a Russian oligarch from leaving the country.

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

LETTERS: Foreign workers leaving

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

Dear Editor, with regards to Don Carlaw’s letter about foreign workers leaving.

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.