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Land sought for burial ground for migrant workers
Monday 6 April 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Government is in talks to provide land for a Fijian community cemetery, as the Covid-19 pandemic and travel bans mean it will not be possible to send bodies home to their families.
Sanitiser price hike despite warning
Saturday 4 April 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Hand sanitiser is expected to go up in price as demand outstrips supply.
Nurse: 'This is a challenge to all of us'
Saturday 4 April 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Twenty-one years’ experience in nursing – but nothing can prepare you for a health response of the scale the world is embarking on this month.
Sick and old 'worryingly' vulnerable
Saturday 4 April 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Local
Door-to-door survey sparks concerns at 15-person homes and unexpectedly high numbers of vulnerable, sick people.
'I hate that I am stranded but I'm glad borders are closed'
Saturday 4 April 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
It was less than a month ago that Gaylyn Lockington flew to New Zealand for the birth of her grandson Boston Kea Gray.
Stranded in NZ: Up to $650/week
Saturday 4 April 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Cook Islands residents stranded in New Zealand can claim up to $650 a week government support.
Palm leaves on the doors
Saturday 4 April 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Covid-19 has brought Christian worship home in new ways. Since Covid-19 put a paurch on church services on Rarotonga, people have been encouraged to pray in their homes, quarantined away by yellow and orange flags.
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.
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