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Tropical low between Vanuatu and New Caledonia develops into a cyclone

Wednesday 9 February 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

The bad weather that has been affecting Vanuatu and New Caledonia has developed into a tropical cyclone.

Tonga's Speaker praises community for response to disaster

Wednesday 9 February 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Tonga

The Speaker of Tonga's Parliament says it has been a great privillege to be a part of the reaction from the Tongan community disapora in Aotearoa to the disaster in the Kingdom.

Kata: Sheraton

Wednesday 9 February 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

LETTERS: ‘A guessing game which I for one can do without’

Wednesday 9 February 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, I am the owner of a small business established in Rarotonga.

Aitutaki prepares for Cook Islands Games

Wednesday 9 February 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports, Sports

Aitutaki is already on the go in preparing for the anticipated Cook Islands Games that will run for two weeks this coming October.

Potential costs for unvaccinated facing medical emergency

Wednesday 9 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National

Unvaccinated people aged over 18 needing to go to New Zealand for medical reasons may have to cover the cost of their own chartered plane, says Secretary of Health Bob Williams.

MIQ breach charges dropped

Wednesday 9 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National

A man forced to spend two days in prison has had charges for breaching Managed Isolation and Quarantine (MIQ) order dropped.

Cops to get combat training

Wednesday 9 February 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National

Police officers will soon join prison wardens, probation and justice staff in elite close encounter technical combat system classes.

Covid-19: Two villages under surveillance says Tonga's govt

Tuesday 8 February 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Tonga

Two villages in Tonga, Vaini and Pili, are under close surveillance after residents tested positive for Covid-19 according to the government.

PNG leader's "doing well" in Covid recovery'

Tuesday 8 February 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Papua New Guinea, Regional

Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister James Marape says he is "alright" and "doing well" as he self-isolates at home from a Covid-19 infection.

New season, new rules

Tuesday 8 February 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby league, Sports

New rules will be applied to the 2022 Cook Islands Rugby League domestic competition which kicks off this Friday.

Kata: BTIB

Tuesday 8 February 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

LETTERS: ‘Listen to the experts’

Tuesday 8 February 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, snake oils, quack doctors, and charlatans. Once upon a time, it was difficult for people to know what was real and what was fake – people got sick or died from fake medicines.

Woman in serious condition following motorcycle crash

Tuesday 8 February 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in National

A woman is in intensive care in a serious condition following a crash involving two motorcycles on Rarotonga in the early hours of Monday morning.

Getting down to business on first day back at school

Tuesday 8 February 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National

After a week’s delay to the start of the new academic year to allow five to 11-year-olds to receive their first dose of the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine, students on Rarotonga were back in the classrooms yesterday.

Business Trade Investment Board undergoes functional review

Tuesday 8 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Business, National

The Business Trade Investment Board (BTIB) underwent a functional review conducted by the Office of the Public Service Commissioner following resignations of senior staff.

Coaching opportunities emerge for former Fiji sevens stars

Monday 7 February 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional

Two of Fiji's most revered rugby players from two different generations have been given the nod as assistant coaches for the national sevens team.

First cases in Solomons confirmed as Delta variant

Monday 7 February 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Solomon Islands

Health authorities in Solomon Islands say the variant of Covid-19 they appear to be dealing with in the country is Delta.

Kata: Muri Lagoon

Monday 7 February 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Road closure and delays at Empire Bridge

Monday 7 February 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, National

Road users are advised and asked to prepare for the road closure and delays of the main road at the Empire Bridge, from 4am on Monday, February 7 until the evening of Tuesday, February 8.