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  •   Home > News > Politics

    New Zealanders are being reminded Rarotonga is part of our realm

    New Zealanders are being reminded Rarotonga is part of our realm


    The Cook Islands have run up a bill of more than 50-million dollars, on a business wage subsidy.

    Its Prime Minister's now says the Island nation may need New Zealand to fork out some funding.

    About 70 per cent of the Cook Islands' GDP comes from tourism...

    Council for International Development's Josie Pagani says we should do something.

    She says there's never been a crisis - and Covid-19 is no exception - where the poor come out better off.

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    BUSINESS BUSINESS
    Fonterra shareholders have overwhelmingly voted to get the proceeds of the sale of Mainland brands like Anchor and Mainland More...



     Today's News

    Cricket:
    White Ferns batter Lauren Down has called time on her 15-year cricket career 13:47

    Business:
    Fonterra shareholders have overwhelmingly voted to get the proceeds of the sale of Mainland brands like Anchor and Mainland 13:27

    National:
    A few weeks of X’s algorithm can make you more right-wing – and it doesn’t wear off quickly 13:07

    Cycling:
    Paris Olympics silver medallist Nicole Shields has announced her retirement from cycling 13:07

    Entertainment:
    Jane Seymour felt privileged to work with Robert Duvall 12:57

    Living & Travel:
    Winter Olympics 2026: Dog invades cross-country skiing, Americans get engaged as Ally Hickman feels the pain — day 12 quick hits 12:47

    Rugby League:
    Kiwi league halfback Jahrome Hughes hopes mercenaries don't take advantage of State of Origin's new eligibility rules 12:47

    General:
    Danielle Scott wins silver medal in women's aerials event at 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics 12:47

    Entertainment:
    Logan Paul has sold a Pokemon trading card for $16.5 million 12:27

    Soccer:
    Premier League leaders Arsenal have had a wretched time away against bottom-placed Wolves 12:27


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