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Articles by Emmanuel Samoglou
Private sector lobbies Govt to allow long-term tourism
Wednesday 9 September 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy
Push to allow financially secure New Zealanders with sufficient health insurance coverage to stay in Cook Islands for up to 180 days.
Raro man misses flight after being held by NZ Customs
Tuesday 8 September 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local
Missed flight from Auckland after being held by New Zealand Customs causes undue stress for man’s family in Rarotonga.
New satellite tech could keep Pa Enua from falling behind
Monday 7 September 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Technology
Experts say satellite will continue to be the most cost-effective means to deliver connectivity to the sparsely-population Pa Enua.
Cook Islands coins high on value, low on culture
Saturday 5 September 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy
Quirky Cook Islands collector coins are highly sought by collectors around the world, but is an opportunity to export local culture being missed? Emmanuel Samoglou investigates.
Returnees begin 14-day quarantine
Saturday 5 September 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Health
Sixty-six returnees stepped off Air New Zealand flight 946 from Auckland yesterday afternoon but there were no eis or ei katus. Emmanuel Samoglou was there.
Fisheries surveillance
Friday 4 September 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Environment
Cook Islands and other Pacific Island nations are working to maintain the monitoring and surveillance of fishing activities in their waters despite major challenges posed by Covid-19.
Covid survey highlights hunger
Thursday 3 September 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy
Survey shows that despite an effective Covid-19 pandemic response, ordinary people in Cook Islands have not escaped the harmful effects of the virus.
Kids learn aviation at Rarotonga Airport
Wednesday 2 September 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Education
Rarotonga International Airport was buzzing with activity on Monday but there wasn’t a tourist in sight.
Jet stopover for refueling
Wednesday 2 September 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy
Rarotonga International Airport saw a rare visit from a jet plane late on Sunday.
Family members of returnees 'must' quarantine
Wednesday 2 September 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Health
Sixty returnees are expected on this Friday’s Air New Zealand flight from Auckland.
Climate change may delay whale migration
Wednesday 2 September 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Environment
Well-known whale expert Nan Hauser has observed changes in humpback migration patterns.
Stranded in paradise - a family's tale
Saturday 21 March 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Weekend
Emmanuel Samoglou and his family came here for a few weeks’ holiday. Now they don’t know when they’ll ever be able to leave – so they’re making the most of it.
Saturday night with the CCECC
Saturday 28 June 2014 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Features, Weekend
Roughly 40 workers from China have travelled far from their native homeland to participate in one of the largest infrastructure undertakings in Cook Islands history.
Shark fin boat sent on its way
Saturday 1 March 2014 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Environment, National
Shark fins were recently discovered by Cook Islands maritime police during the inspection of a Chinese-flagged longline fishing vessel.
Trevor Clarke censured in Crocombe case
Monday 25 November 2013 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local
One of the most prominent businessmen in Cook Islands history has been censured by the court for providing advice on a competitor’s tax assessment. On Friday, the Court of Appeal delivered its judgement on the second ground of a tax-related appeal by businessman Tata Crocombe – managing director and shareholder of the Rarotongan Beach Resort […]
Treddlecat steers toward high seas
Wednesday 23 October 2013 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Weekend
Along Muri beach sit four unique-looking boats.