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Meyer’s passion for beauty brings her back to Raro

Thursday 7 April 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Features, Go Local

A new and private spa called ‘The Beauty Room’ has opened its’ doors to the public.

LETTERS: Government funded welfare packages

Thursday 7 April 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, I don’t expect many of your readers will recall the supposedly import substitution focused Minister of Finance, Mark Brown two years ago urging people to support local businesses.

Imanuela Akatemia promotes healthy eating habits

Thursday 7 April 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National

Imanuela Akatemia students devoured juicy, appetising fruit in celebration of the World Health Day that was held in Rarotonga yesterday.

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.

Cyclone Fili continuing to impact New Caleldonia

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

The latest report from Fiji's Meteorological Service says Cyclone Fili remains a category two cyclone close to New Caledonia, moving south-east at about six knots.

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.

Volunteers giving service to the community

Wednesday 6 April 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Red Cross volunteer Mii Estall or ‘Aunty Mii’ became emotional thinking of the large families who are affected by Covid-19 in isolation and struggling to make ends meet and feed their families.

Cyclone forms northwest of New Caledonia

Tuesday 5 April 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Caledonia, Regional

Fiji's Meteorological Service says the tropical storm to the northwest of New Caledonia has developed into a tropical cyclone.

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.

Fast-tracking our economy back to pre- Covid levels

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

Today I would like to talk about the future again – but this time in terms of our national economy and our continuing journey on the path to economic recovery, writes Prime Minister Mark Brown.

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.

Raro fisherman reels in 63.5kg Opah on a handline

Tuesday 5 April 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, National

Local fisherman Jason Tuara has done it again, reeling in an impressive 63.5-kilogram Opah fish (moonfish) using the “poito” (handline) bottom fishing method.

Clean-operation underway at pearl farms in French Polynesia

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

The Direction of Marine Resources (DRM), the French Polynesian government's marine department, will continue its large clean-up operation in many islands surrounding French Polynesia.

New Zealand couple found dead in Vava'u, Tonga, police say

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

Tonga police are investigating the death of a New Zealand couple in Vava'u.

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.