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Born again into the kingdom

Friday 27 November 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

There is no question that Jesus believed that all who were given to Him by the Father would come to Christ. By Reverend Vakaroto Ngaro.

Church Talk


MPs attend intake tour

Friday 27 November 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local, National

Elected officials and landowners were given a tour of the Avatiu intake on Thursday where trials are underway to test the recently completed water treatment system, but one opposition MP wasn’t impressed with what she saw.

Local


Navy aircraft conducts repatriation of French nationals to Tahiti

Friday 27 November 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National

Three French nationals, who were stranded on Rarotonga due to Covid-19, boarded a repatriation flight to Tahiti yesterday morning.

Local

French national denied travel

Friday 27 November 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National

An hour before a repatriation flight to Tahiti was due to depart, the High Court denied bail to a French national after he failed to pay a bond of $60,000.

Local

Lawyer charged with indecent assault bailed

Friday 27 November 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National

Cook Islands lawyer Wilkie Rasmussen, who is facing indecent assault charges, has been granted permission to travel to Tongareva after agreeing to pay a bond of $5000 to the Ministry of Justice.

Local


Te Onu creation wows crowds

Friday 27 November 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Apii Avarua’s turtle masterpiece has been proudly showcased in the school’s classroom to mark Te Mire Tiare - Rarotonga's annual flower festival.

Local


Barge granted permission to berth at Avatiu

Friday 27 November 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National

The new barge MV Taunga Nui acquired by Cook Islands General Transport has been granted permission to berth at the Avatiu Port.

Local


Cook Islands prepares for PACER Plus regional trade agreement

Friday 27 November 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National

The Government has recently conducted a series of consultations in the Pa Enua to educate people living there on the regional trade agreement deal.

Economy

Impressive floral displays for Te Mire Tiare

Friday 27 November 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local, National

Drums from the Ministry of Culture alerted schools to the arrival of the judging panel for the Mire Tiare competition on Thursday.

Local


Cook Islands Football pays tribute to Diego Maradona

Friday 27 November 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

A short man with a huge sense of humour – that’s how local football association president Lee Harmon described football legend Diego Maradona, who passed away this week.

Football

Oe Vaka Nationals start today

Thursday 26 November 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Other Sports, Sports

There will be fierce competition on the water between the clubs of Ngakau Toa, Te Tupu O Te Manava and Live Free oe vaka paddling teams for the island’s Nationals competition that starts Thursday.

Other Sports


Excitement builds for Sevens tournament

Thursday 26 November 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

Twenty-one teams registered and confirmed to play at rugby sevens tournament starting on December 4.

Rugby Union


LETTER: What are the effects of water treatment on Rarotonga's streams?

Thursday 26 November 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

"Freshwater streams are not used as drain for water treatment residuals in New Zealand - or in Australia. There is no scientific research on the long-term effects of PACl waste on stream life."

Letters to the Editor


Cooks High Commissioner speaks on regionalism

Thursday 26 November 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Politics

Cook Islands High Commissioner to New Zealand, Elizabeth Wright-Koteka presented insights into the Cook Islands' perspective on Regionalism and International Security at the Pacific Security Dynamics Course yesterday, hosted by Massey University.

National


Barge crew swab tests needed before disembarkment

Thursday 26 November 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National

MV Taunga Nui crew members will be required to stay on board the barge while Te Marae Ora takes swab tests.

Local


ADB approve loan for Covid-19 support

Thursday 26 November 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy, National

A loan recently signed by the Government will provide $20 million towards Covid-19 financial assistance for businesses and individuals.

Economy


State funeral for a great son of Mangaia

Thursday 26 November 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Former Prime Minister the late Jim Marurai was a man of few words, but you could always count on those words being honest and straightforward. He will always be fondly remembered by a grateful nation.

Local


LETTER: Landowner concerns with water treatment

Thursday 26 November 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

"The landowners who do not oppose government were invited. As an intake landowner, and Takau Rangatira, I was not notified. I was not invited to witness chemicals being added."

Letters to the Editor

Orange the world for White Ribbon

Thursday 26 November 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in

The White Ribbon campaign march moved swiftly through town on Wednesday, arriving at the Punanga Nui market in no time.


A man of faith and service

Thursday 26 November 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

To mark his nomination for the Tane Toa Kuki Airani December-February 2021, Papa Tangimetua Kapi will be at the Islander Hotel on Thursday to celebrate with friends and family.

Local


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