Articles by Emmanuel Samoglou

Tsunami warning downgraded to 'watch' for Cook Islands

Thursday 4 March 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in National, Weather

Cook Islands residents are advised to take precautions and move inland or to higher ground after tsunami threat issued by met service.

Tighter controls called for on PNG sand exploitation

Wednesday 3 March 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Papua New Guinea

After successfully stopping one sand mining project, Papua New Guinea environmentalists now want the government to tighten the rules around the industry.

Kata: Export taro, not people

Wednesday 3 March 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Kata, Opinion

Covid-19 tests return negative, but six in isolation

Wednesday 3 March 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Health, National

All of last week’s returnees have returned negative tests, however six individuals have been asked to self-isolate for two weeks after visiting locations of interest in Auckland.

No arrivals this week

Tuesday 2 March 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local, National

Borders will be kept shut to travellers this week after Government's decision to not permit passengers on Friday’s flight from Auckland, but a solution has been found to alleviate the ongoing freight issue affecting businesses.

Te Uki Ou appoints ambassadors

Monday 1 March 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Education

Apii Te Uki Ou’s student body senior leaders, referred to as ambassadors were invested on Tuesday morning.

Workshop on Maori translation

Monday 1 March 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Education

Te Kopapa Reo Maori will administer a training programme intended to increase the number of competent Maori translators and interpreters in the Cook Islands.

Latest: Govt contacting returnees after NZ cases

Saturday 27 February 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Health, National

Government is requesting anyone who may have been in close contact with a returnee from yesterday’s flight from Auckland to contact Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health.

Mobile cash app targets Pa Enua

Saturday 27 February 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy, Features, Go Local, National, Technology

Sending cash to the far corners of the country has long been a challenge for many Cook Islanders, but a new electronic service is offering residents a cheaper and faster way. Will they adopt this new technology?

Timeline on travel bubble weeks away

Saturday 27 February 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy, National

Timeline on travel bubble weeks away Government says work is ongoing in anticipation of two-way quarantine-free travel with New Zealand, however an announcement with specifics on when that will happen is weeks away.

Covid-19 vaccine to be ‘voluntary’

Friday 26 February 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Health

The country’s top health official has confirmed the Covid-19 vaccine, when it becomes available, will be given out on a voluntary basis.

Recipe: A recipe perfect for all pasta lovers

Thursday 25 February 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Features, Food

Basil pesto and mushroom pasta bursts with flavour, it’s fresh, light, summery and delicious. With a freshly made basil pesto, garlic mushrooms and cherry tomatoes, this recipe is perfect for all pasta lovers! By Alana Nanai-Fonmanu.

Kata: Government spending under scruity by Opposition

Thursday 25 February 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Kata, Opinion

Frontline staff will be first in line for Covid-19 vaccine

Thursday 25 February 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in National

As New Zealand continues to carry on with its Covid-19 immunisation programme, details are beginning to emerge on how the vaccine rollout will look like here in the Cook Islands.

Government spending under scrutiny

Wednesday 24 February 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy, National

As government deals with setbacks in establishing two-way quarantine-free travel with NZ, Demo leader Tina Pupuke Browne is questioning whether government can continue spending to keep the economy afloat in the absence of tourists.

Vessels to have Cooks flag removed

Tuesday 23 February 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy, National

Two tankers are expected to be removed from the Cook Islands ship registry this week after allegations surfaced the vessels were transporting Iranian crude oil in defiance of US sanctions, while concealing their movements.

Tax season in full swing

Saturday 20 February 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy, National

Personal income tax returns are due on March 1, but thanks to a rule change, workers will be paying less in taxes this year and onward.

Facebook block hits region hard

Saturday 20 February 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Australia, Economy, National, Regional

As an Australia-wide ban on news content by Facebook continues, it is emerging just how prominent the social media platform has become for Cook Islands residents and people throughout the Pacific region.

Celebrating 200 years of Christianity

Friday 19 February 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Church Talk, Features

The epic journey of seeking and saving those who are lost took 36 years, to cover the whole of the Cook Islands not without challenges from the natives, writes Rev. Vakaroto Ngaro of Ekalesia Avarua.

Kata: Gov agency recruiting local workers for work in NZ?

Friday 19 February 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Kata, Opinion