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Voyage to Pa ‘Enua Ngā Pū Toru with a message of Ocean Health

Saturday 25 September 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

To date, the Marumaru Atua has visited Atiu, Mitiaro and Mauke as part of the southern group leg of the Tāua e Moana voyage. At the time of writing we are set to arrive in Mangaia on Saturday 25, the last island of the southern group islands to visit. By Te Ipukarea Society.

LETTERS: Research first, then exploration

Saturday 25 September 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Letters for Saturday September 25, 2021

Art’s journey from roadside trees to gallery

Saturday 25 September 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National

Many gathered to celebrate the success and talent of local, indigenous artists around Rarotonga at an art exhibit hosted by artistic godfather Mike Tavioni.

Stranded Cook Islanders help out with vaccination drive

Saturday 25 September 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in New Zealand, Regional

A ‘Kuki Airani Vaccination Drive Through Centre’ was organised and held at the Atiu Hall in Mangere for Cook Islanders including those stranded in New Zealand this week.

‘Name suppression is a privilege, not a right’

Saturday 25 September 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National

There was deliberation over name suppression as a man and woman were remanded in custody on drug dealing charges at the Criminal Court in Avarua yesterday.

Indonesian forces evacuate residents amid more violence in Papua

Friday 24 September 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Papua New Guinea, Regional

Indonesia's military forces have been evacuating residents of Kiwirok district in Papua province's Pegunungan Bintang regency following more violence there.

In Brief: News from around the Pacific

Friday 24 September 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

NZ donating more Covid-19 vaccines to the Pacific; Trans-Samoa flights back on; Mick Byrne appointed coach of Fijian Drua; Fiji's Solicitor-General stood down; NZ lockdown proves hard for Cooks businesses; Looking to bring back Solomons students

Community spirit keeps Round Raro alive

Friday 24 September 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Other Sports, Sports

Strengthening community spirit is the main focus behind the Round Rarotonga Road Race running this Saturday.

LETTERS: Are Pa Metua promise

Friday 24 September 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Letters for Friday 24 September

NZ provides vaccine for children

Friday 24 September 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National

Following Cabinet’s approval of the Covid-19 Pfizer vaccination rollout for 12 to 15-year-olds earlier this month, the Minister of Health, Rose Brown says she’s grateful to New Zealand for its donation.

Tourism industry calls for review of border strategy

Friday 24 September 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National

The tourism industry wants government to review its border strategy after reports that New Zealand may never be able to achieve zero community cases.

Thousands take part in Samoa mass Covid-19 vaccination drive

Thursday 23 September 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Samoa

Today is the second and final day of lockdown in Samoa with health authorities going door to door to administer Covid-19 vaccines.

In Brief: News from around the Pacific

Thursday 23 September 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

Two day lockdown for vaccination begins in Samoa; Cooks extending subsidy; report critises Jakarta over West Papua; Niue MP finally getting vaccine and more...

KATA: Repatriation flights

Thursday 23 September 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

Matavera faces uphill battle against table toppers Tupapa

Thursday 23 September 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Matavera-Ngatangiia will host Tupapa Maraerenga in the Islander senior women’s competition this afternoon at Takitumu School field.

Records fall at Round the Rock Relay

Thursday 23 September 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Other Sports, Sports

Fourteen teams took part in the annual Round the Rock Relay on Tuesday, in preparation for the 44th Round Rarotonga Road Race this Saturday.

LETTERS: Long-term solution for depopulation

Thursday 23 September 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Letters for Thursday September 23, 2021

Vandals target Apii Arorangi

Thursday 23 September 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Crime, National

Vandals, who tried to break into an Apii Arorangi classroom, left a trail of destruction with broken glass louvers, raided gardens and obscene graffiti.

Rent holiday for market vendors

Thursday 23 September 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National

Punanga Nui Market vendors will receive a rent holiday beginning this week and lasting until the end of October.

Tonga King criticises parliament over illegal drug crisis

Wednesday 22 September 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Tonga

In Tonga, the King has again criticised Parliament, this time over what he sees as a lack of effort in combatting the drug threat, and a lack of accountability and communication on what the government's doing.