Thursday 19 November 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National
A significant increase in the number of men getting their health checked is a positive sign they are taking seriously the men’s health campaign message – “Get yourself checked”. George George, a driver of the “Movember” movement, says Dr Rangiau Fariu is striving to keep up with the appointments. “It is good to see and […]
Wednesday 18 November 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports, Sports
The beauty of seeing former tennis legends on the courts during the Cook Islands Games stuck in the mind of Tiki Daniel, so much so that he decided to create another tournament.
Wednesday 18 November 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Features, Go Local
Since she was a little girl Mitiaro/Nukuroa has always been where Cindyanna Abraham’s heart is. And when you’re a guest at her and her husband Junior’s Divine Retreat, her hope is that you feel like you’re at home too.
Wednesday 18 November 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Health, National
Health officials say a global shortage of Covid-19 testing equipment has affected their ability to receive new supplies, but a new testing lab slated for completion in the next few months will improve capabilities.
Wednesday 18 November 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Vaka Marumaru Atua returned to Rarotonga yesterday to a warm welcome after a two-day long voyage from the outer island of Aitutaki.
Tuesday 17 November 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in National, Outer Islands
Although the people of Atiu, Mitiaro, Mauke and Mangaia miss welcoming international visitors to their beautiful islands, as long as Covid-19 continues to have devastating effects around the world, they are happy to keep it that way. Katrina Tanirau reports from the Pa Enua.
Tuesday 17 November 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, National
The business community has welcomed a Government announcement to pay an additional $15 million in wage subsidy payments by extending the financial support programme until the end of February 2021.
Monday 16 November 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Tupapa Maraerenga premier men’s side was crowned the Round Cup champions after their 4-3 win against Titikaveka on Saturday.
Monday 16 November 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion
"Sitting watching Tereora school prize giving, is a far cry from the formal staid prizegiving I attended in Auckland last year for my daughter," writes Ruta Tangiiau Mavé.
Monday 16 November 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Seasoned angler Paku Poila has landed the first blue marlin “grander” (weighing 1000 pounds or more) of the year with a 474.2 kg (1045 pounds) monster.
Monday 16 November 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
The truck driver involved in the Muri crash that resulted in death of a foreign worker has been fined $450 and disqualified from driving for 12 months or holding a driver's license.
Saturday 14 November 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Cook Islands emerges from a close battle with Fiji to take the Tri Nations Rugby Union series opener.
Saturday 14 November 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Go Local
When maire ei orders come from Rarotonga, three Mauke sisters get down to work, and trekking into the makatea with sharp jagged rocks is part of their labour. Senior journalist Melina Etches had the firsthand experience of maire ei making during her recent visit to the southern group island.
Saturday 14 November 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion
As a potential travel bubble is in the works, Thomas Tarurongo Wynne examines the benefits and consequences of opening the border to tourists.
Saturday 14 November 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Health, National
Concerns raised over sudden resignation of Secretary of Health amid Covid-19 crisis.
Saturday 14 November 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Health, National
The placing of three arrivals in supervised quarantine on Friday has prompted the Opposition to renew its calls for mandatory supervised quarantine for all incoming international visitors.
Friday 13 November 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features
More than a person has mentioned to me the high number of funerals we seem to be having this year. I agree. A little surprising in that none of these deaths in the country is from Covid-19. By Bishop Paul Donoghue (Catholic Church).
Friday 13 November 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local, National
A week-long visit by a New Zealand government delegation to explore the feasibility of a travel bubble with Cook Islands is expected to go forward as details emerge on latest community Covid-19 cases.
Friday 13 November 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Health, National
The ingestion of Epsom salt as an alternative medicine are being looked at as the potential cause of death of a Rarotonga man, who recently returned from Auckland.
Thursday 12 November 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Soccer season nears end with 2nd last round fixtures today.