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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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     Top Stories

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    England coach Steve Borthwick's responded to their Six Nations rugby defeat to Scotland by making three changes to his run-on side for Sunday's match with Ireland at Dublin More...


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    A sharp rise in food inflation could unfortunately be out of our control More...



     Today's News

    Rugby:
    England coach Steve Borthwick's responded to their Six Nations rugby defeat to Scotland by making three changes to his run-on side for Sunday's match with Ireland at Dublin 7:47

    Law and Order:
    Former Bulldogs winger Matt Utai is in a serious but stable condition after a drive-by shooting in Sydney 7:37

    Entertainment:
    Will Ferrell is desperately wanted for a guest star role on The Simpsons 7:27

    Business:
    A sharp rise in food inflation could unfortunately be out of our control 7:27

    International:
    US military says 11 men killed in strikes on alleged drug smuggling boats 7:27

    Business:
    Dairy prices have risen another 3.6 percent at this morning's latest Global Dairy Trade auction 7:17

    Living & Travel:
    Support for changes to dog control laws following a deadly dog attack in Northland 7:07

    Entertainment:
    Will Smith gifted Jada Pinkett Smith life-size pillows of their blended family for Valentine's Day 6:57

    Law and Order:
    A woman's on trial in Nelson, accused of medically abusing her child 6:47

    Entertainment:
    Sharon Osbourne has marked her first Valentine's Day without Ozzy Osbourne 6:27


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