15 Oct 2021

More stranded Cook Islanders finally heading home

From , 6:00 am on 15 October 2021

Hundreds of Cook Islanders who became stranded when New Zealand went into lockdown are finally heading home.

It will be the second repatriation flight, but this time departing from Auckland and will be a larger plane carrying more than 200 people including the Cook Island's Olympic team.

As Eleisha Foon reports they're all looking forward to finally being home with friends and family.

Rarotonga Airport.

Rarotonga Airport. Photo: Airport Authority Cook Islands