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LETTERS: ‘Start investing in our people’

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

Dear Editor, how are Fijian/foreign workers able to ‘live’ in the Cooks with a job that pays minimum wage and ‘still’ send money back to their families?

Health officials to administer Rakahanga vax

Thursday 14 April 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Outer Islands

Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health (TMO) officials will now travel to Rakahanga to administer Covid-19 vaccines instead of around 80 island residents going to Manihiki for their second and booster jabs.

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.

Fiji representative at Palau conference tests postive for Covid-19

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

At least one member of the Fijian delegation to the 7th Our Ocean Conference has reportedly tested positive for Covid-19 on arrival to Palau.

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.

‘Walk in’ volunteers help deliver welfare packages

Wednesday 13 April 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National

The Cook Islands Red Cross Society has been grateful for several “walk in” volunteers who have helped with the ongoing delivery of Covid-19 welfare packages.

LETTERS: ‘People need to speak up!’

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

Dear Editor, I have had two conversations with two different people this week who tested positive for Covid but did not isolate or report themselves to Te Marae Ora.

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

LETTERS: ‘Everyone is feeling the struggle’

Tuesday 12 April 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

Dear Editor, nothing comes for free!

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.

Ports Authority acquires new tug boat to help bring in larger vessels

Tuesday 12 April 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

The sleek new Ports Authority tug boat measuring about 12 metres in length and six metres wide has been undergoing sea trials at Avatiu Harbour yesterday.

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.