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Blessed is the hand that giveth
Friday 3 April 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
A Takuvaine church has opened a food pantry to help those affected by the coronavirus crisis.
Rent stays at market
Friday 3 April 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
There were no laughing cheerful women or bright colourful eis at the Punanga Nui market yesterday morning. It was empty and silent.
A shutdown that's not Covid-related
Friday 3 April 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
The $3.6m project to reconstruct the Avatiu bridge has closed the main road in front of some of the town’s biggest retail business.
Crackdown on drunk parties
Friday 3 April 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Liquor sales are being cut back to 9am to 4pm, Monday to Saturday.
Russians send an SOS from paradise
Thursday 2 April 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Four stranded Russian tourists have sent an SOS – by YouTube! The group on Rarotonga have found the lighter side of the coronavirus crisis in a bid to keep their spirits alive.
How to drink kava safely – or not at all
Thursday 2 April 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
The Fijian community here has been advised to practise social distancing even when around the kava bowl.
Vets offer crisis services amid Covid-19 shutdowns
Thursday 2 April 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Te Are Manu stays open, SPCA provides emergency support.
What are your rights when you get laid off?
Wednesday 1 April 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Any worker who is struggling to get a final sign-off from their employers to complete their unemployment claim can file a confidential complaint with Internal Affairs.
Domestic violence concerns; counsellors call for patience
Wednesday 1 April 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Family counsellors ready to take calls from those in distress.
Tajiya's words of hope
Wednesday 1 April 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Local
Miss World Oceania has sent a message of hope to her people in the Cook Islands – and she’s working with other beauty queens to share that hope around the world.
Covid-19 support packages: How to apply
Wednesday 1 April 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
It can be hard to navigate the support available to those suffering from the Covid-19 downturn. With a lot of support going live April 1, we provide some guidance – and tell you how to apply.
As tourism dries up, locals get their feet wet
Tuesday 31 March 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Teleisia Mare was happy to spend her morning fishing at Avatiu harbour.
Preparations for a charter flight to Fiji
Tuesday 31 March 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
The Fijian Association is asking their community how many would like to go back to Fiji, if they become vulnerable or face hardship.
Fijian community provided block to plant fruit and veges
Tuesday 31 March 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Big ideas needed for long-term food security, say leaders.
First food delivery service for the vulnerable is a model for lockdown
Tuesday 31 March 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
The Creative Centre Rarotonga is delivering meals-on-wheels treats to their five members who are listed under the most vulnerable and are living on their own.
Rosa joins Covid-19 fight
Monday 30 March 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
The Rarotonga Puna/Constituency Emergency Operation Centres are now activated, but there is need for more volunteers. Having just graduated as a nurse in November last year, Rosa Bob is now stationed at the Matavera Puna Disaster Risk Management Centre, helping the community battle the coronavirus crisis.
Staying strong
Monday 30 March 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Government is promising financial support to stranded Cook Islanders after abandoning plans to isolate them in hotel near Auckland International Airport.
Doctors go home to help with Covid-19
Saturday 28 March 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Cook Islanders are finding ways to help tourists and expat workers stranded penniless on these islands. A German couple were elated to be allowed to board a plane to Auckland yesterday, in the first leg of a long, long trip home.
Germany plans to charter flight
Saturday 28 March 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Germany’s Honorary Consul is in talks with 58 German nationals in Rarotonga, as their government plans a charter flight to get them home.
Beware of Covid-19 web scams
Saturday 28 March 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
With the Covid-19 pandemic bringing the world to a standstill, cyber-criminals are trying to capitalise.
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