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Tracking a pathogen

Saturday 7 March 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health

A trail of Covid-19 contacts from Italy to New Zealand to Cook Islands provides a textbook example of international cooperation in tracing the virus.

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The price of democracy $17 a vote

Friday 6 March 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy

Some islands are unified, some like Pukapuka are bitterly divided by politics – but now, outer islanders have a chance to enrol to vote on determines their future.

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Airline error let in banned tourist

Friday 6 March 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health

A European traveller who had been through coronavirus-stricken Italy was allowed to travel on to Rarotonga, after a mistake at the Auckland airport check-in counter.

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Moorfield retains men's triathlon title

Thursday 5 March 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports

Jason Moorfield retained the Aroa Vegeland Men’s Triathlon after a strong comeback in the event held on Saturday last week.

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Legal bid begins to recoup water pipeline damages from Chinese

Thursday 5 March 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local

Government is set to head into arbitration process with the Chinese contractor in a bid to recoup $17 million repair cost on the Rarotonga water supply system.

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Two banned travellers quarantined

Thursday 5 March 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health

New Zealand is sending a rapid response medical team to Cook Islands to help respond to the Covid-19 coronavirus.

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PNG imports boost Eels' campaign

Tuesday 3 March 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League

The inclusion of three import players has propelled Avatiu Eels to new heights in the national rugby league competition.

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League tightens eligibility rule

Tuesday 3 March 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League

Top Cook Islands players, who played for the Kiwis or Australia, can still make the switch back to the Cook Islands.


Eels reign supreme in mudbath thriller

Tuesday 3 March 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League

Avatiu Eels maintained their unbeaten run in the Raro Cars Rugby League competition after a superb win on Saturday. The Eels defeated Tupapa Panthers 28-20 at a soggy Victoria Park. In the other premier match, defending champions Ngatangiia Matavera Sea Eagles overcame Arorangi Bears 28-20. Town won the women’s match beating Country 32-0.

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How to selfie- improve

Tuesday 3 March 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Education

Tereora College students can now do internships with the Rarotonga water authority following an agreement between the two organisations.

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Coronavirus response: 'People not money'

Tuesday 3 March 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health

This is not about tourism revenues, this is not about race, this is about the health of residents of this little Pacific paradise, says the government.

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Eels beat Panthers

Monday 2 March 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League

Avatiu Eels have taken the lead in the Raro Cars Rugby League competition after a superb win against former champions Tupapa Panthers on Saturday.

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Germinators, Nukz Power lead open Touch competition

Monday 2 March 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Touch Rugby

An exciting round of Touch competition is expected today at Nikao field.


Tupapa pulls out of Champions League

Monday 2 March 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Football

Three Tupapa players were banned from playing in the regional club competition after failing to confirm their immunisation for measles.

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To proudly love, honour, and respect . . .

Saturday 29 February 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Weekend

Alex and Joshua exchanged wedding vows last week in Australia, because they couldn’t do it back home in Cook Islands. Now, they have one further vow: to see same-sex relations decriminalised here.

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Water boss: It's lonely at the top

Saturday 29 February 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Weekend

Lonely away from his family, and bruised by the opposition to his work, the departing To Tatou Vai boss is looking forward to a break.

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To Tatou Vai staff won't drink untreated water

Saturday 29 February 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health

Using chlorine to disinfect Rarotonga’s drinking water has the support of the incoming chief executive officer of To Tatou Vai.

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Travel ban hits Raro workers

Saturday 29 February 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health

Local designer Mark Serito and a workmate were made to board a flight back to the Philippines last night.

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Crisis meetings to turn away Italian cruise ship

Saturday 29 February 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy

A luxury liner carrying passengers and crew from Italy – the European nation worst hit by coronavirus – is to arrive at Rarotonga tomorrow, then Aitutaki on Monday.

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Tupapa FC faces setback

Saturday 29 February 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Football

Rarotonga’s Tupapa Maraerenga FC arrived in Noumea this week with a small squad of only 14 players for the 2020 OFC Champions League.

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