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For one Mitiaro couple, Home is where the heart is
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.
Vaccine before visitors, ANZ Bank analyst says
Wednesday 18 November 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy, National
Stable finances and positive signs with the development of a potential Covid-19 vaccine is leading at least one analyst to suggest there should be no rush to open borders to international tourists.
Protecting themselves from ‘maki corona’
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.
Govt set to spend extra $15m in wage subsidy
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.
Tupapa are champions once more
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.
Opinion: Art for art’s sake
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.
Cook Islands Residents win Tri Nations opener
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.
Mei po kerekere mai – Maire, the heart of Mauke
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.
OPINION: The health vs wealth trade-off
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.
‘Whether we live or die, we are the Lord’s’
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).
Hospital death referred to coroner
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.
Nikao Sokattak to host Puaikura
Thursday 12 November 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Soccer season nears end with 2nd last round fixtures today.
Island welcomes Raro guests, despite Covid-19 concerns
Thursday 12 November 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
Residents from the outer island of Mauke have raised concerns about the lifting of quarantine requirements for overseas arrivals.
Cricket’s top of the table clash
Wednesday 11 November 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Cricket, Sports
Tit-for-tat battles are expected in the final rounds of Rarotonga Club cricket competition.
‘Turtles like to nest in peace, don’t disturb them’, says local conservation group
Wednesday 11 November 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, National
It’s that time of the year again when sea turtles come ashore to lay their eggs, and a local conservation group is spreading awareness to ensure they can carry out their important work in peace.
‘To change the world, we must change the way we see it first’ - Photos expose controversial industry
Wednesday 11 November 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Art, Features
Local photographer Alex King's recent exhibition in Rarotonga sheds light on the environmental effects of the palm oil industry.
Tupapa, Puaikura claim football titles
Monday 9 November 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Spectators were at the edge of their seats during the thrilling match between the Nikao and Tupapa premier men on Saturday. Tupapa Maraerenga and Puaikura have claimed the Round Cup Championship titles after winning their matches on Saturday. Puaikura extended their lead in the women’s division after beating Avatiu 3-1 at Raemaru Park in Arorangi. […]
Opinion: Changing with the times
Monday 9 November 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion
"Globally, people of all walks of life are being accepted as integral members of society. In the Cook Islands we protect and promote criminals and those wanted by NZ police into Parliament over an honest, God loving, LBGT." writes columnist Ruta Tangiiau Mavé.
‘Failing and outdated’ public health laws need a makeover, health secretary says.
Monday 9 November 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Health, National
Public health laws are critical to the physical, mental, social and economic wellbeing of individuals and the community and the Public Health Act 2004 just doesn’t cut it, says Health Secretary Dr Josephine Aumea Herman.
PM Brown says travel bubble talks "moving positively", as NZ officials plan to inspect Cooks
Monday 9 November 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, National
Quarantine free travel between Cook Islands and New Zealand likely to start “a couple of weeks” after both sides have reached an agreement.
