Top Headlines
Face masks included in Covid-19 law
The country’s ongoing response to Covid-19 was front and centre at the last Parliament sitting for the year.
Finance ministry defends tender process
As a review takes place by the Audit Office after a public complaint, a government official has come out in defence of the tendering process for the Penrhyn Cyclone Shelter project.
Getting ready for a Tropical Christmas
Despite Covid-19, the annual Tropical Christmas festive events will be going ahead this year.
National
Barge crew return negative Covid tests
An extra special day for Nukutere College prize giving
Stepping up their ‘floral game’
MPs attend intake tour
‘Agent Tetava’ at your service
Prime Minister Mark Brown was recognised as the new leader of the country and Minister of Police at a special parade in his honour.
Sports
Samoa Residents claim inaugural Tri-Nations title
Samoa Residents last night claimed the 2020 Tri Nations Series after beating Cook Islands Residents 28-20.
Clubs to honour legend Maradona ahead of Men's premier action
In honour of the late Diego Armando Maradona and in solidarity with his family and everyone who loved him so much, the flags at Cook Islands Football Association headquarters are being flown at half-mast.
Tri Nations showdown set for Friday
The winner of Friday's clash between Cook Islands Residents and Samoa Residents will claim the inaugural Tri Nations series title.
Opinion
OPINION ‘Corruption is never bold; it is always subtle’
We should never be silent when those in power abuse that power for their own benefit, writes Thomas Wynne.
LETTERS: Delaying debate on same-sex rights
"The government’s deferral of accepting same sex relationships will make them the laughing stock, so to speak, of the world."
Avana coastal protection – it’s in the bag
Local environment group Te Ipukarea Society is trying to prevent the Avana lagoon claiming back what was taken. By Kelvin Passfield.
Features
The best things in life are often right under our noses
The internet has brought the world closer together. If you want to see the Eiffel Tower in Paris or the Statue of Liberty in New York, Google will show you the way in a matter of seconds. However, nothing compares to going to a place for the very first time and feeling, smelling, hearing and tasting everything around you as Katrina Tanirau found out in Nga Pu Toru (Atiu, Mitiaro and Mauke) and Mangaia.
The queen of happiness
At 92, Te Maeu O Te Rangi Teikamata Ariki Mii O’Bryan is the oldest and one of the longest reigning royals in the Cook Islands. Mama Mii hesitantly accepted the title in 1985 but has grown into the role, doing her best for the people. Losirene Lacanivalu met the island’s queen on her first-ever visit to Mitiaro.
Time to turn on the tap, but it’s not that simple
It has been a bumpy ride, but work on Rarotonga’s revamped water system is nearing an end. From the outset, elected leaders were committed to delivering potable water to residents. Cleaner water is now coming through the taps, but it’s not up to international drinking standards yet. Te Mato Vai project manager Peter Free is committed to seeing the ultimate goal become a reality. Emmanuel Samoglou reports.
Pacific
Fiji's main opposition party chooses a new leader
PNG Supreme Court dismisses challenge to PM's election
Wallis and Futuna records third Covid-19 case
Two more Covid-19 fatalities in French Polynesia
French Polynesia has recorded another two deaths from Covid-19 over the past 24 hours.
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The best things in life are often right under our noses
28 November 2020
Avana coastal protection – it’s in the bag
28 November 2020
‘Agent Tetava’ at your service
28 November 2020
Finance ministry defends tender process
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