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Debate: Who is a Cook Islander?
Saturday 30 May 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Weekend
Government is consulting on new immigration law changes that widen the definition of a Cook Islander – and that has set the ngiāo among the rupe.
Fishing contest: Hook, line and sashimi
Saturday 30 May 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment
After months of distancing, Cook Islanders will enjoy each other’s company this Queen’s Birthday weekend at church, at nightclubs, on island tours – and the long-delayed tuna fishing contest.
Not just a passing FAD for fishers
Saturday 30 May 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Weekend
The fish aggregation devices deployed by the Ministry of Marine Resources fave become increasingly valuable as the fish have been pushed farther out into areas boats need more fuel to reach. Today, the FADs are revered by fishers. Each has its own Maori name.
Bishop Paul Donoghue: Telling untold tales of heroism
Friday 29 May 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk
OPINION: Covid-19 encourages us to help each other, and also to help ourselves and our families. A four-day week could be a good start, writes Bishop Paul Donoghue, from the Catholic Church.
Karlene Taokia: You'll relish these old-time preserves
Thursday 28 May 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Art
RECIPE: We just made chutney today in class, with local cabbage, starfruit, pawpaw and tomatoes, as well as spices and onions.
Making a song and dance …
Thursday 28 May 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment
The planes may be grounded, but dancers around the world have found their own way to come together to perform a new Cook Islands classic.
Quarantine Quiz: Joshua Stylah's 'Laxed'
Thursday 28 May 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
Do you love Cook Islands teenager Joshua Stylah's song ‘Laxed’. Do you know what celebrity has not danced to his song? Be part of today's quiz to find out.
Quarantine Quiz: Garfield the cat
Thursday 28 May 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
Garfield, is a pizza-loving cartoon ginger tom cat. Do you know which year he made his first newspaper appearance? Be part of today's quiz to find out.
'It would be nice if Derulo got in touch'
Wednesday 27 May 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Entertainment
Joshua Stylah is humbled by the reaction a song he produced is getting around the world.
Miss International and Miss Earth to be postponed by Covid-19
Tuesday 26 May 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment
The Miss Cook Islands Association is holding its annual general meeting tonight – and will be celebrating a world-beating year.
Quarantine Quiz: Ostriches, camels and Mark Brown
Tuesday 26 May 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
Ostriches and camels have great characteristics. What are they? Be part of today's quiz to find out.
Quarantine Quiz: Sportsman of the year vs Henry Puna
Monday 25 May 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
A university has conferred a Cook Islander with an Honorary Doctor of Laws (LLD), and last night someone was awarded the best sportsman of the year. Who was awarded what? Be part of today's quiz to find out.
The photographer and the carver – friendship and freedom
Saturday 23 May 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art
Award-winning photographer Alex King was awestruck at being let into the life and work of artist Mike Tavioni. He, in turn, was surprised she saw value in his art and workmanship. Together, they are taking his traditional art to the world.
Grief in Covid: Giving dad his dying wish
Saturday 23 May 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Weekend
Nooroa Mata tried to return home to Atiu before the border closed.
Banking on a Shaw thing: The financier and her daughter
Saturday 23 May 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Weekend
New Zealander Bernadette Shaw has been carjacked in Papua New Guinea and ducked drunken fights in Darwin, yet it’s in her latest role leading a Cook Islands bank through the Covid crisis that this risk-averse financier is exploring her wildest frontier.
Quarantine Quiz: The Beatles, Aitutaki and the Private Sector Task Force
Saturday 23 May 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
The Private Sector Taskforce suggests that Cook Islands borders should reopen soon. But when? Be part of today's quiz to find out.
Quarantine Quiz: Harry Potter and Ponu the turtle
Thursday 21 May 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
In Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone,who gave Harry his Nimbus 2000 broomstick? Be part of today's quiz to find out.
Quarantine Quiz: The Sydney Opera House, Prada and Mangaia
Wednesday 20 May 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
What is the Mangaia word for “speak, speech”? Be part of today's quiz to find out.
Quarantine Quiz: Island Boy, ET and David Street
Tuesday 19 May 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
BSP country manager David Street took a leading role for the bank’s touch team, against ICI Transformers last week. Do you remember what the score line was? Be part of today's quiz to find out.
Quarantine Quiz: Two travellers, Police and noisy parties
Monday 18 May 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
Among the 230-plus people disembarking the two AKL-RAR repatriation flights were two travellers who were not returning Cook Islanders. Who were they? Be part of today's quiz to find out.