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Police warning: It's your funeral
Monday 6 April 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Crime
Police were called to two noisy 21st birthday parties this weekend, as the reality of new social distancing rules sink in.
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.
Motorcyclist's head injuries at worst time for hospital
Monday 6 April 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Crime
A motorcyclist discovered the hard way that this is a bad time to ride recklessly.
Seeds of hope: Support package for growers welcomed
Monday 6 April 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Economy
Government support for growers and home gardeners provides first plan for food security and vision for new export revenues.
Kids page: Kids Club at home
Saturday 4 April 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education
Inalie Loki, 8, and Aaliyah Rogers, 6, have been home for the past two weeks thanks to Covid-19’s early school break.
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.
The Islander group cuts to 53 core staff
Saturday 4 April 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
One of the leading tourism businesses in the country is running special deals on meals to clear their stock.
Downturn at least 6 to 9 months, says govt
Saturday 4 April 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Economy
Finance Minister Mark Brown has spoken candidly about the long months ahead.
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.
China draws on bitter experience to aid Cooks
Friday 3 April 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
Covid-19 is our ‘common enemy’, says Ambassador.
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.
Guilty pleas, after three years
Friday 3 April 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A man has finally admitted to drugs charges after three long years of repeated legal tussles and delays in court.
Costs go up but no more pay
Friday 3 April 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Economy
Government asks landlords to cut rents for families who are hurting in the Covid-19 downturn.
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.
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