Cook Islands and NZ quarantine-free travel bubble from early next year
Fancy a trip to island paradise? The Cook Islands awaits - with no MIQ stay on return.
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Vanuatu records first case of Covid-19
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Samoa Covid scare: Officials on alert after sailors test positive
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Fashion shoot in support of good cause for Kiwi netball stars.
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Tahiti's Covid death toll now 26, cases over 6400
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'Fafetai te atua': Healthy baby boy for worker stranded in NZ by Covid-19 border closures
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Housing the big issue for Pacific voters - survey
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'How could this woman in a position of power be so dismissive of something so concerning'.
French Polynesia President tests positive for Covid-19
Before his positive test, Edouard Fritch had met with France's President and PM.
Cook Islands PM hopes for NZ travel bubble within weeks
PM Mark Brown said cabinet would meet on Saturday to discuss changing the restrictions.
Good news for Islanders who doubted return to Rapa nui
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Teuila Fuatai: Orchard scheme needs a thorough prune
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Cook Islands travel bubble a step closer
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Pacific Music Awards 2020: All the winners
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Baby on way for stranded seasonal worker
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Public memorial planned for Dr Joe Williams after restrictions lifted
Pacific health leader and doctor, who died of Covid-19, will be farewelled this week.
Renewed call for all with virus symptoms to get tested
Ethnic Affairs Minister reassures Pacific Islanders tests more important than visa status.
Dr Joseph Williams: 'He made you feel like you were under his shelter'
Dr Joe Williams, 85, died on September 4 after contracting Covid-19 last month.
Family forced into quarantine after father breached Covid rules
The quarantine breach is a reminder to remain vigilant against the virus, authorities say.
Superyachts on the Med: Pandemic no barrier for super-wealthy Kiwi travellers
'Bugger it, we're still going to have summer in Europe', one super-wealthy Kiwi said.
Covid limbo: NZ refusing refuge for 300 yachts as Pacific cyclone season nears
"With 2- to 6-week passages crews have been in quarantine for that time anyway."
Double tragedy: Dr Joe Williams dies 24 hours after brother
Former Cook Islands PM died in Auckland hours after his older brother died in Brisbane.
Comment: What Pacific health equity must look like
COMMENT: When it comes to Pacific people, the health system is not fit for purpose.
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