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Articles by Supplied
OPINION: The health vs wealth trade-off
Saturday 14 November 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion
As a potential travel bubble is in the works, Thomas Tarurongo Wynne examines the benefits and consequences of opening the border to tourists.
Letter: Book your NZ quarantine now
Saturday 14 November 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
"Although we have no virus in Rarotonga, this easy access to New Zealand has been cut off for the last seven months unless we submit to the same quarantine that applies to people coming from countries such as India and Russia where the virus is rampant. "
Saturday is Matariki New Year
Saturday 14 November 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Features, Weekend
Gerald McCormack from the Cook Islands Natural Heritage Trust on observing the traditional Matariki New Year, which falls today.
Cook Islands loses a music icon
Saturday 14 November 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Entertainment, Features
Music icon Dinky Ngatipa passed away this week at the age of 66. He was a stalwart of the legendary Vaimutu String Band. Renowned producer Papa Noo Pare and the Heimana Music Family pen a moving tribute.
‘Whether we live or die, we are the Lord’s’
Friday 13 November 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features
More than a person has mentioned to me the high number of funerals we seem to be having this year. I agree. A little surprising in that none of these deaths in the country is from Covid-19. By Bishop Paul Donoghue (Catholic Church).
Hospital death referred to coroner
Friday 13 November 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Health, National
The ingestion of Epsom salt as an alternative medicine are being looked at as the potential cause of death of a Rarotonga man, who recently returned from Auckland.
Nikao Sokattak to host Puaikura
Thursday 12 November 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Soccer season nears end with 2nd last round fixtures today.
Cook Islands receives $17.6 million grant to fight climate change
Thursday 12 November 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National
The Cook Islands is set to receive a second grant from the Green Climate Fund (GCF), boosting its climate change mitigation efforts.
Letters: Challenges of a travel bubble
Wednesday 11 November 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Readers weigh in on the potential for a travel bubble between Cook Islands and New Zealand, as well as the recent US election.
‘To change the world, we must change the way we see it first’ - Photos expose controversial industry
Wednesday 11 November 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Art, Features
Local photographer Alex King's recent exhibition in Rarotonga sheds light on the environmental effects of the palm oil industry.
Letter: ‘All I want for Christmas’
Tuesday 10 November 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
"My beef is that the Cook Islands are Covid free, no reported cases, ever, period, but New Zealand will not label us as a “low risk” country."
Building a legacy - developing a sustainable development agenda
Tuesday 10 November 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion
The Cook Islands National Sustainable Development Agenda 2020+ will be ready for endorsement by April next year.
Tupapa, Puaikura claim football titles
Monday 9 November 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Spectators were at the edge of their seats during the thrilling match between the Nikao and Tupapa premier men on Saturday. Tupapa Maraerenga and Puaikura have claimed the Round Cup Championship titles after winning their matches on Saturday. Puaikura extended their lead in the women’s division after beating Avatiu 3-1 at Raemaru Park in Arorangi. […]
Opinion: Changing with the times
Monday 9 November 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion
"Globally, people of all walks of life are being accepted as integral members of society. In the Cook Islands we protect and promote criminals and those wanted by NZ police into Parliament over an honest, God loving, LBGT." writes columnist Ruta Tangiiau Mavé.
Letter: Play your part in Covid battle
Monday 9 November 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
The majority of people who are returning back to the Cooks are returning residents and they are coming via Auckland airport; we currently have no cases in Auckland. Rather than bagging people or arguing on Facebook because that’s clearly not going to solve this decision and trying to execute the PM and his Cabinet, why […]
Recently installed automatic weather stations in northern group aim for more accurate forecasts
Monday 9 November 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National
Recently installed automatic weather stations in several northern group islands will allow Cook Islands Meteorological Service staff to make better forecasts.
Changes to regional competition
Saturday 7 November 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Border restrictions and limited flights throughout the Pacific due to the coronavirus pandemic continue to pose a challenge for OFC, prompting changes to the upcoming soccer calendar.
A point away from Round Cup title
Saturday 7 November 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Defending champions Tupapa Maraerenga will take on Nikao Sokattak in the top of the table premier men’s clash today. The much-anticipated match will be held at CIFA complex in Matavera, kicking off at 4.15pm. Tupapa is leading the way at the top of the ladder, seven points ahead of second placed Nikao Sokattak. The side […]
The fruit of our lives
Saturday 7 November 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion
The scriptures that lead our lives are clear: a person’s life is known by its fruit, writes Thomas Tarurongo Wynne.
Jim Marurai: The unexpected prime minister
Saturday 7 November 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Features, Memory Lane
Former Cook Islands prime minister Jim Marurai passed away peacefully at the age of 73, in his Ivirua home on the southern island of Mangaia, where he was born and raised. Veteran journalist Florence Syme-Buchanan pens a poignant tribute to the former leader.
