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The day ‘the Don’ and ‘Phar Lap’ visited Rarotonga
Saturday 12 December 2020 | Written by Rod Dixon | Published in Features, Memory Lane
Zane Grey “the father of the American cowboy novel’ was one of the many celebrities who visited Rarotonga on the Union Steamship Company’s trans-Pacific liner service. Others included the English novelist D.H. Lawrence, the composer Percy Grainger, several All Blacks squads, the Australian cricket legend Don Bradman, the actor Peter Lawford, the 1932 New Zealand Olympic Team, and the great New Zealand-born Australian racehorse Phar Lap.
THOMAS WYNNE: Walking in the shoes of others
Saturday 12 December 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Opinion
We should never let oppressive attitudes, especially by some of those in authority, spoil the kindness and generosity within us.
Dreaming of a ‘green’ Christmas
Saturday 12 December 2020 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Opinion
We are sure many of you are rattling your brains trying to think of good Kirītimiti gift ideas for your loved ones. Well, let us help you with some ‘Go Local’ ideas that will reduce the amount of waste generated over the silly season.
LETTERS: Demos festive celebration on Koromiri queried
Saturday 12 December 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Organised by Ngatangiia member Tama Tuavera, and Sel Napa, the Democratic Party advertised they’re holding a seasonal party event on Saturday, December 12 on Koromiri Island.
French national allowed to travel home
Saturday 12 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
The High Court yesterday reduced the bail amount for a French national charged with obtaining by false pretence.
Tupapa eyes football double
Saturday 12 December 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
After a semi-final weekend that delivered maximum drama, there is plenty to look forward to in the CIFA Knockout Cup final this weekend.
Ministry of Culture celebrate another big year
Saturday 12 December 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Culture, National
Ministry of Culture secretary Anthony Turua said a workplace is only as good as its staff and theirs are exceptional.
Quarantine free travel with NZ by end of March, 2021
Saturday 12 December 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Economy, Health, National
New Zealand is working at pace to implement quarantine-free travel for Cook Islanders travelling to NZ as the first step in a phased approach to two-way quarantine free travel between the two nations.
Stephens wins island council by-election
Saturday 12 December 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands, Politics
Joanne Stephens won the Mauke Island Government by-election for the village of Makatea, edging out candidate Arapo Tutai by two votes for the final count of 17 - 15.
Cook Islands and New Zealand agree next steps towards quarantine-free travel
Friday 11 December 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands and New Zealand governments will confirm the timing for when removal of mandatory quarantine will take effect, next week.
Touch rugby ‘back to local roots’
Friday 11 December 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby
Cook Islands Touch Association is gearing up for a busy 2020/21 season, kicking off with the much-anticipated Boxing Day tournament.
LETTER: ‘Double standards’ on travel bubble
Friday 11 December 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
The New Zealand government gave 88 members of an international film crew (border) exemption to travel to New Zealand to shoot the Netflix show Cowboy Bebop, this total included 17 dependents.
Pastor Eric Toleafoa: The hope that CHRISTmas brings
Friday 11 December 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion
How can Christmas bring hope to our lives? Even with a world in isolation due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Sex education for young inmates
Friday 11 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, Health, National
Young inmates who were part of a sex education programme with the Cook Islands Family Welfare Association (CIFWA) Youth peer Educators completed their training yesterday.
Police defraud case adjourned to 2021
Friday 11 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
The four former Cook Islands Police staff who are charged with financial misconduct have their matter adjourned to February next year.
Huge drop in crashes but driver behaviour remains unchanged
Friday 11 December 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local, National
The Covid-19 pandemic is being credited with a significant decrease in the number of motor vehicle crashes this year compared to the same time in 2019, but police are urging drivers to be sensible.
Third time’s a charm
Friday 11 December 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local, National
After two unclaimed winners, the CookSafe finally has a winner for its Tag In competition.
Nikao, Matavera through to Rarotonga cricket final
Thursday 10 December 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Cricket, Sports
Nikao men and Matavera women teams are through to the Rarotonga Cricket Club competition showdown this weekend. They will take on Turangi in the respective finals this Saturday.
LETTER: Subsidising the local shipping industry
Thursday 10 December 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Why doesn’t the government work with (Tapi) Taio, who’s an experienced entrepreneur and a local expert in the shipping industry? Is it because he’s a Demo stalwart?
LETTER: Sexually Transmitted Infections on the rise
Thursday 10 December 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Condoms, condoms, condoms … what more can be said?
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