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Kata: Immigration

Thursday 31 March 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Eels target out of favour Marsters

Thursday 31 March 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby league, Sports

The Parramatta Eels will reportedly add out of favour Gold Coast Titans centre Esan Marsters to their immediate shopping list.

LETTERS: Praise for Cooks’ Covid response

Thursday 31 March 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

Dear Editor, in response to the letter to the editor of 28 March calling for an independent Covid watch group: the author claims that there have been three deaths of elderly people this week in the Cook Islands and implies that these may be Covid-related.

Pressure on public service

Thursday 31 March 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National

Covid-19 numbers continue to climb, putting pressure on all aspects of the public service, forcing Ministries to job share in order for the health services to keep afloat.

Solomons' leader confirms security pact with China

Wednesday 30 March 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Solomon Islands

Solomon Islands Prime Minister Mannaseh Sogavare has confirmed his government has finalised a security treaty with China.

Medical professionals leave for Tonga to help with mental trauma

Wednesday 30 March 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Tonga

A team of eight medical professionals from New Zealand have left for Tonga.

Kata: Covid-19 Patients

Wednesday 30 March 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Rugby World Cup in Australia firms for 2027 after government pledge

Wednesday 30 March 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

Australia took a giant step towards securing hosting duties for the 2027 Rugby World Cup after the federal government announced it would financially support delivery of the tournament – and a women’s Rugby World Cup in 2029 as well.

Winners crowned in National Masters Mixed Pairs Bowls Championship

Wednesday 30 March 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Bowling, Sports

The National Masters Mixed Pairs Bowls Championship was held for the second time and a winner was announced on Wednesday last week.

A week in the land of Cats

Wednesday 30 March 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Pet Talk

Staff from Te Are Manu, working closely with Aitutaki Community Animal Rescue and Aitutaki Community Cat Program provided a week-long vet clinic for pet and livestock owners in Aitutaki.

New traps to survey Dengue mozzies

Wednesday 30 March 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National

New mosquito traps have been placed and surveys in the community will be conducted to understand the local mosquito population and the impact of Dengue on health and the economy of the country.

Immigration staff told to use common sense and initiative

Wednesday 30 March 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National

Common sense and initiative should have been used by Immigration staff when they closed to the public after numerous staff members returned positive for Covid-19 says Public Service Commissioner Carl Hunter.

FSM President asks China to help stop war in Ukraine

Tuesday 29 March 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Federated States of Micronesia, Regional

The President of the Federated States of Micronesia has appealed to China to ask Russia to stop its war in Ukraine.

New Zealand and Fiji sign partnership agreement

Tuesday 29 March 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional

New Zealand and Fiji have signed a partnership agreement promising "shared commitment and vision for regional solidarity".

Kata: Covid Arrest

Tuesday 29 March 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Sporting federations make adjustments to comply with Covid-19 requirement

Tuesday 29 March 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Sports

Government has announced contact sport will resume from Friday, April 1, provided participants and officials return negative Covid-19 RAT tests.

Avarua Squash Courts back in the groove

Tuesday 29 March 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Sports, Squash

After a lapse of 10 years, the Avarua Squash Centre located at the St Joseph’s Catholic Hall have come alive again with reopening of the sports facility in late January.

LETTERS: Covid hospitalisation and death

Tuesday 29 March 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, let’s create an Independent Public Covid Watch Group.

Pa Enua travel set to resume

Tuesday 29 March 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Tourism

The Cook Islands Government has set a nominal date for travel to return to Pa Enua of April 18 for the Southern Group islands and April 25 for the Northern Group.