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Articles by Legacy Author
Papa TM Kapi: Prayer for coronavirus mercy
Monday 9 March 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Letters to the Editor
Letters: Dear editor, When I come to think about the word chosen for this deadly disease “coronavirus”, I cannot help thinking about the word corona also translated in English: “Crown”.
Girl bottles boyfriend, 15, at club
Monday 9 March 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Crime
Nightclub owner warns of fake IDs and poor parenting leading to ‘social decay’.
Te Ipukarea Society: Out with the old, in with the new
Saturday 7 March 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Local
OPINION: Electronic consumption is on the rise worldwide and right here on our little paradise in the Cook Islands. But what happens with your old broken electronic appliances?
Ellena Tavioni: Panic doesn't help, healthy living does
Saturday 7 March 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Letters to the Editor
Kia orana editor, I’m surprised how everyone is panicking about the coronavirus. One way or another it will most likely hit the Cook Islands.
Covid-19: The facts
Saturday 7 March 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Health
Amid some of the speculation and misinformation on social media, Cook Islands News has undertaken to provide practical and evidence-based information. Here are some straight questions and some straight answers from the health ministry, Te Marae Ora.
Overseas interests for top jobs
Friday 6 March 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Rugby Union
Rugby looking for new 7s and 15s coaches.
Dr Colin Tukuitonga : 'Coronavirus pandemic is likely to get worse before it gets better'
Friday 6 March 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Editorials
As Covid-19 continues to cause considerable concern globally, it is encouraging that New Zealand has provided some assistance to Cook Islands and other realm nations, writes Dr Colin Tukuitonga from the University of Auckland.
Gerry Mitten: Make Cook Islands a Garden of Eden
Friday 6 March 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear editor, I recently read an opinion piece by Ruth Tangiiau Mavé in the Cook Island News, this struck me as a brilliant no-brainer.
The power of God's saving grace
Friday 6 March 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Church Talk
OPINION: In the face of serious illness, I was given the courage to face what I dreaded, without fear.
Mariana Ryan: A healthy breakfast? Chias to that
Thursday 5 March 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Art
This week we’re talking about the numero ta’i kai of the day: Breakfast.
Richard Denny: 'The whole world has gone mad'
Thursday 5 March 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear editor, It surprises me how the world has gone mad over coronavirus.
Rarotonga Sailing Club hoists new sails
Wednesday 4 March 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Other Sports
Lightning sliced through the air as Rarotonga Sailing Club rigged its new sails in readiness for their official launch on the water.
Jaewynn McKay: Leaders will step up in this time of crisis
Wednesday 4 March 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Editorials
OPINION: Now is not the time for political point-scoring. The threat of coronavirus is the time to come together as a people, as a nation.
Top teams attack at speed in touch contest
Wednesday 4 March 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Touch Rugby
It was a scorching afternoon at the Nikao field for the Vodafone Touch men’s and women’s competition.
Norman George: 'Mistreatment' in police cells
Wednesday 4 March 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear editor, On Thursday in the High Court, not for the first time and with increasing frequency, I made submissions on two guilty plea traffic cases.
Cook Islands to hold first Pride Day
Wednesday 4 March 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Local
From the oldest mamas and papas to the youngest children, everyone is invited to the country’s first ever Pride Day, later this month.
Norman George: Our hospital is a UN of good health professionals
Tuesday 3 March 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Editorials
OPINION: As our hospital treats four sick passengers from the cruise liner MSC Magnifica, we pay tribute to the generations of brave doctors and nurses who have served our people.
Kevin Cook: Travel ban is for our own safety
Tuesday 3 March 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear editor, Reading your editorial this morning (“Sweat equity counts for little”, Feb 29) my opinion is, it seems that you are mischief-making.
RAT Mave: Spend MP's salary on road works
Tuesday 3 March 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear editor, Can Prime Minister Puna remind us taxpayers why he insists we pay MP Albert Nicholas $72,000 a year, when it is widely known he is a fugitive from the New Zealand courts for allegedly taking a $40,000 rental car? Voters, don’t say it’s because he cuts your lawn and hedge. Government could hire more machines and labourers for less.
Glass half empty or half full?
Monday 2 March 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Editorials
OPINION: Coming up with other options for our economy is important.