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Redefining showbiz

Saturday 19 March 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Features, Weekend

For the overseas television series The Panthers, creators TVNZ wanted a head of department with Polynesian descent who could help them craft certain styles and looks, and New Zealand-based make-up artist Kelly Mitchell certainly embodies this in more ways than one.

Rarotonga’s draconian old laws

Saturday 19 March 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Features, Weekend

Hefty fines for making bush beer, forbidden tattoos and hard labour for people going about at night without a ‘proper cause’ were some of the old laws of Rarotonga’s past.

Cooks ‘greatest shamrock’

Saturday 19 March 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Features, Weekend

Eighty-eight-year-old Irishman Paddy Lynch has lived a full and happy life.

Genie in a bottle: The magic of glass

Saturday 19 March 2022 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in On the Street, Opinion

Sand has become a hot commodity here on Rarotonga and Aitutaki. Yes, for the picture-perfect beach shots, but also for increased interest to build, writes Te Ipukarea Society.

Mangaia’s first twins born in 20 years

Saturday 19 March 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National

A Mangaian mother gave birth to twin baby girls last Saturday, March 12 – the first twins born on the island in over 20 years.

What dies becomes the fertiliser of our lives

Saturday 19 March 2022 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in On the Street, Opinion

If we measure our lives in season, there are those seasons when the Sun shone so brightly and others where it was grey and cold and it just seemed to rain, rain and rain, writes Thomas Tarurongo Wynne.

Businesses concerned for livelihood

Saturday 19 March 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Business, National

As the wage subsidy scheme draws to a close this month in Rarotonga and Aitutaki, business owners get concerned for their livelihood.

Stricter lockdown rules to be enforced in Tonga

Friday 18 March 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Tonga

The Tonga government is reporting a total of 1,819 active covid cases and 2 covid deaths in the country.

Solomon Islands make winning start as Vanuatu footballers test positive for Covid-19

Friday 18 March 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Solomon Islands

Solomon Islands made a winning start to the FIFA World Cup Oceania Qualifying tournament in Qatar this morning but Vanuatu's participation is in doubt after the bulk of their squad tested positive for Covid-19.

LETTERS: Animal rights and welfare

Friday 18 March 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, following some time of having my neighbour’s piglets digging up my gardens and yard on a daily basis (a yearly event) I approached said neighbour – a good bloke and quietly and politely requested that he please contain his piglets on his own property.

Kata: Cabinet

Friday 18 March 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

National football side lose opener

Friday 18 March 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Football, Sports

Cook Islands football side lost their opening Oceania World Cup Qualifiers match against Solomon Islands early yesterday morning in Doha, Qatar.

Raro fuel prices drop, Aitutaki’s up by 25c a litre

Friday 18 March 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National

The new maximum retail fuel prices have made petrol on Rarotonga cheaper but more expensive for people on Aitutaki.

‘Debate about current laws play no part in sentencing’

Friday 18 March 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National

A father of three has been jailed for nine months after being found with eight cannabis plants.

Video gaming leading to problem gambling for Pasifika

Thursday 17 March 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

Shocking insights from a new study have confirmed that online video gaming is a gateway to problem gambling for Pasifika youth.

PNG police may not get guns they want for election security

Thursday 17 March 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Papua New Guinea, Regional

Papua New Guinea Police have revealed the guns they want for the National Elections security operations have yet to be purchased.

A football family affair

Thursday 17 March 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Football, Sports

There have been many instances of a pair of brothers turning out for the Cook Islands national football team over the years.

Kata: Cannabis

Thursday 17 March 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

LETTERS: More than meets the eyes

Thursday 17 March 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, (As a follow up to the article published in Cook Islands News, Saturday, March 12: “There’s much more to the Cook Islands than meets the eye”).

Teething problems with isolation income support

Thursday 17 March 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National

The delay in getting Government’s isolation income support operational can affect smaller businesses in the community, especially those who have to ‘close shop’ completely due to Covid-19 related isolation needs.