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Marumaru Atua returns to Rarotonga

Wednesday 18 November 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Vaka Marumaru Atua returned to Rarotonga yesterday to a warm welcome after a two-day long voyage from the outer island of Aitutaki.

Local


Businesses on board with CookSafe

Wednesday 18 November 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National

Business people around Rarotonga are urged to contact the Private Sector Taskforce CookSafe team if they are having issues with their CookSafe contact-tracing system scanner.

Health


A tribute to people and places wins Moana Oceania Award

Wednesday 18 November 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National

An obsession with genealogies, and wanting to know where people are from and how they are connected has led to a prestigious award for Emma Powell. Losirene Lacanivalu reports.  Aotearoa born Cook Islander Emma Ngakuraevaru Powell has been awarded the Moana Oceania Award for the 2020 Early Career Researchers ataata video competition. Powell is currently […]

Local


A magical voyage of discovery

Wednesday 18 November 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Maria Tuoro says as children of the ocean, we are descended from legacies of voyagers, and if she can do it anyone can.

Local


Letter: Independence and integrity of Government institutions

Tuesday 17 November 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

"The rental of the Prime Minister and Minister of Finance’s private property to the Chamber of Commerce in Tutakimoa borders on a potential and/or direct conflict of interest clouded under the guise of Covid-19 assistance to the community."

Letters to the Editor

MFEM's Henderson rules out top cop job

Tuesday 17 November 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local, National

The pool of talent to choose from for the next Police Commissioner has become shallower as Financial Secretary Garth Henderson says he isn't pursuing the role.

Local


Fiery blazes destroy two homes

Tuesday 17 November 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

No injuries were reported in a fire that claimed an old studio-type dwelling yesterday morning at Takuvaine valley and a separate blaze in Titikaveka.

Local


Mike Pero hopes regional award will inspire others

Tuesday 17 November 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local, National

Cook Islands real estate mogul Mike Pero was honoured with a prestigious award at a regional business event in Auckland over the weekend.

Local


Health praises returnees for their honesty

Tuesday 17 November 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Health, National

Te Marae Ora health ministry has publicly thanked the two returnees who have been placed in quarantine after last Friday's flight for their honesty.

Health


Letter: ‘Set the record straight’

Monday 16 November 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

The transparent and accountable process which the late prime minister and minister of Police Jim Marurai insisted be used to select a new Police Commissioner should set an example for the government, writes Opposition MP William Heather.

Letters to the Editor

Black rock construction work ‘approved’

Monday 16 November 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National

The environmental impact assessment of the work being done near the Black Rock Social Centre in Nikao has been completed and approved, says the National Environment Service.

Local


Teacher making steady recovery from listeria

Monday 16 November 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in

Apii Te Uki Ou teacher Grace Archer, who contracted a listeria infection in Rarotonga, has acknowledged the messages and donations supporting her during her treatment in New Zealand.


Returnee in quarantine cops ‘unwanted criticism’

Monday 16 November 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health, National

A parent of one of the returnees who has been put in quarantine is disappointed with Te Marae Ora health ministry’s public response on the matter.

Health


Muri crash case: Deceased’s family question ruling

Monday 16 November 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National

The truck driver involved in the Muri crash that resulted in death of a foreign worker has been fined $450 and disqualified from driving for 12 months or holding a driver's license.

Crime


Choice for consumers on the way as local company ends internet monopoly

Monday 16 November 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy, National

Local company Kuk i Net is eyeing mobile operation in the Cook Islands after launching its internet service

Economy


Cook Islands Residents win Tri Nations opener

Saturday 14 November 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

Cook Islands emerges from a close battle with Fiji to take the Tri Nations Rugby Union series opener.

Rugby Union


It’s now or never for Titikaveka

Saturday 14 November 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Titikaveka will be eyeing a major upset when they take on Tupapa in the premier men’s clash this afternoon.

Football

The flying Nicholas brothers of Ruatonga

Saturday 14 November 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Features, Memory Lane

Tuaine Kaitara Nicholas of Ruatonga and his wife Ngatuaine had four boys and three girls. Three of the boys enlisted in the Air Force in WWII and a fourth was directed by his brothers to the Army. In the first of two articles, Rod Dixon tells the story of two of the courageous Nicholas brothers, Tatio and Marama.

Features


Mei po kerekere mai – Maire, the heart of Mauke

Saturday 14 November 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Go Local

When maire ei orders come from Rarotonga, three Mauke sisters get down to work, and trekking into the makatea with sharp jagged rocks is part of their labour. Senior journalist Melina Etches had the firsthand experience of maire ei making during her recent visit to the southern group island.

Features


Tanga’eo takes the manu crown in Te Ipukarea Society's Bird of the Year competition

Saturday 14 November 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion

These past two weeks has had everyone in a flap, as Cook Islanders flocked to the online polls to vote for our first ever Bird of the Year Cook Islands competition. Kate McKessar explains.

Editorials


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