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Reminiscing about Manihiki, the Islands of Pearls

Saturday 17 April 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Features

Those who’ve had a chance to visit Manihiki begin dreaming about returning as soon as they leave. But for Manihikians who leave their island home for opportunities abroad, returning is sometimes an obligation.

Adding colour to their lives

Saturday 17 April 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in

The classrooms at Apii Nikao were splattered with colour yesterday afternoon as year 5 and 6 students experimented with fabric paint and coloured dyes to create their very own tie dye t-shirts.

Thomas Tarurongo Wynne: Covid shines a light beneath the surface

Saturday 17 April 2021 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Opinion

Depopulation, addressing the poor lowly minimum wage, or the dependency on a single tourism income stream as a source of national income, are not new issues, writes Thomas Tarurongo Wynne.

‘Just get on a boat and go!’

Saturday 17 April 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Go Local, Outer Islands

Master boat builder Teokotai ‘Tango’ Herman has been in the business for some 40 years and has built many boats but none bigger than the new Air Rarotonga aluminium catamaran he is currently working on.

Aitutaki experience: An Easter getaway to paradise

Saturday 17 April 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Features, Weekend

Since moving to Rarotonga from New Zealand earlier in the year, journalist Caleb Fotheringham and his schoolteacher wife Jess have been hearing a lot about Aitutaki. During the Easter break they travelled to the Southern Group island to find out what the hype was all about.

A wealth of experience and more exciting challenges ahead

Saturday 17 April 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

Te Ipukarea Society has recently welcomed a new project officer to help with their environmental campaigns. Here Terena Koteka-Wiki tells a little about herself, and the journey that led her to where she is today.

Aere ra Prince Philip

Saturday 17 April 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in

A commemorative service hosted by Government to celebrate the life of the late Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh and husband of Queen Elizabeth, was held yesterday at the National Auditorium domes.

Lack of details on $20m in financial aid ‘unacceptable’

Saturday 17 April 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy

As the wait for a travel bubble continues, the Democratic Party has voiced its frustration with PM Mark Brown’s Government for withholding information on vital NZ financial assistance that’s targeted to plug a widening budget gap.

KATA: Government picking up the tab

Friday 16 April 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Kata, Opinion

Short with long strides

Friday 16 April 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

Year Nine Tereora College student Akirata Short scored the last try for the day on Thursday in the Tereora College Quick Rip’s Competition at Nikao Field.

LETTERS: Prison release issue ‘politicised’

Friday 16 April 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

"The ongoing debate over this matter has been hurtful to all families and makes it difficult for them to move on..."

CHURCH TALK: The extent of God’s amazing love

Friday 16 April 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

God’s amazing love was the main talking point at the recent ‘National Thanksgiving Prayer Service’ held last weekend. It was an opportunity to not only encourage our nation and also reflect on God’s goodness and mercies throughout the cyclone season, writes Pastor Eric Toleafoa.

Safety drills for Tongareva students

Friday 16 April 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands

This week, students at Omoka School in the northern group islands of Tongareva (Penrhyn) tried out the fitting of their life jackets in preparation for an evacuation drill to be held next week.

Church service collects donations for men's health

Friday 16 April 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

The cyclone season thanksgiving service on Sunday drew one of the largest crowds ever seen at the annual prayer day, considering the sports awards function was taking place at the same time in Arorangi.

Government's not shouting your beer

Friday 16 April 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National

The former executive officer of the Mitiaro Island Administration tried to use government money to buy $177 of personal alcohol but was stopped by a shopkeeper, an audit office report has revealed.

Getting a ‘pawdicure’

Friday 16 April 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National

Over $1000 was raised by the charitable veterinary clinic Te Are Manu Clinic who had their ‘Itchy and Scratchy’ Day yesterday at the Punanga Nui Market.

OPINION: Is there a plan to deal with Covid-19?

Thursday 15 April 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

There is a much greater risk than Covid-19 entering the Cook Islands if a travel bubble does not start soon, writes Dr John Dunn.