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Articles by Legacy Author
Andrew & Melinda Ponga: Effects of the coronavirus pandemic
Monday 16 March 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear editor Being mainly reliant on tourism, our country and its people are already feeling the effects of the pandemic coronavirus, even though we have yet to have a confirmed case.
Tourism to provide update on crisis management, sustainability
Monday 16 March 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Economy
Tourism will tomorrow discuss ramifications of the coronavirus pandemic on the industry.
COVID-19 update
Monday 16 March 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Health
Simple basic health practices such as washing hands and not to greet people with a kiss or a hug, are important advice to follow from the Ministry of Health to limit the spread of COVID-19.
Cook Islands' first ever Pride Day postponed indefinitely
Monday 16 March 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Local
This month’s Cook Islands Pride Day will not go ahead as a precautionary measure to manage the risk of coronavirus transmission.
Te Ipukarea Society : Takeaway coffee cups – at your disposal
Saturday 14 March 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Environment
OPINION: Let’s be clear, there is no scientific evidence linking the use of reusable cups to coronavirus.
Andrew and Melinda Ponga: Government must support tourism
Saturday 14 March 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear editor, Being mainly reliant on tourism, our country and its people are already feeling the effects of the pandemic coronavirus, even though we are yet to have a confirmed case.
Barbara Dreaver: Cowardice of not making a decision
Saturday 14 March 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Editorials
OPINION: The cowardice of not making a decision until the last minute has left people who can least afford it out of pocket.
Church talk: What does God say to the people of the world?
Friday 13 March 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Church Talk
Opinion: Our spiritual antidote is to pray, pray, pray.
David Mitchell: UN's call for smacking ban
Friday 13 March 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Letters to the Editor
I agree with United Nations, some parents don’t deserve to have children. They are beating them up.
Tag team wins bronze medal at Oceania Junior Cup
Thursday 12 March 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Other Sports
Cook Islands claimed bronze medal at the 2020 Oceania Junior Cup tag tournament held at Bruce Pullman Park Takanini from March 6 to 8.
Tim Tierney: Fresh Raro flavours take on Asia
Thursday 12 March 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Art
When I think about growing up on Rarotonga, many of these memories are centred on family, friends and certainly copious amounts of food.
Tajiya Sahay: Miss Oceania bikini photo shoot promises to empower women
Thursday 12 March 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Letters to the Editor
Kia Orana, meitaki for your concerns (“Be confident in your skin”, March 10).
Public warned against stigmatising
Wednesday 11 March 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear editor So sad to see that this poor little girl (Maine Teaka) gets bullied at school for being part tinito (Chinese) – all because of this coronavirus.
GAT, Nukz Power in lead
Wednesday 11 March 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Touch Rugby
The second round of the Vodafone Cook Islands Men’s and Women’s Touch Competition kicked off with two exciting young teams, newcomers Rakahanga and seasoned Team ATT.
GAT, Nukz Power in lead
Wednesday 11 March 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Touch Rugby
The second round of the Vodafone Cook Islands Mens and Womens Touch Competition kicked off with two exciting young teams, newcomers Rakahanga and seasoned Team ATT.
Jaewynn McKay: Social distancing might have saved many from past pandemics
Wednesday 11 March 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Opinion
I don’t know for sure, but I would almost bet a dollar, that it’s almost impossible – anywhere in the world – to get through the day without hearing, reading or seeing something about Covid-19, the coronavirus that is sweeping the world.
Norman George: A requiem for fallen heroes
Tuesday 10 March 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Editorials
OPINION: Our public servants have done well; now they can rest well.
Papa Williams: Demos trust govt to mitigate harm
Tuesday 10 March 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear editor, Since the outbreak of the Covid-19 coronavirus strain and its eventual spread to all the world’s continents with the exception of Antarctica, many countries have committed their governments to taking mitigating economic measures to support their private sectors.
Ruta Mave: Feminism changes how we see women's strength
Monday 9 March 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Editorials
OPINION: Women can achieve as much as men – but we do it in high heels.
Des Eggelton: Tupapa floods
Monday 9 March 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Letters to the Editor
Letters: Kia orana, I wish to respond to the article regarding Minister Maggie vowing action on floods. (“Stop using our rivers for dumping waste – minister”, March 3).