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It doesn’t get any grander than this! Local fisherman lands first "Grander" of the year
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.
Muri crash case: Deceased’s family question ruling
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.
Choice for consumers on the way as local company ends internet monopoly
Monday 16 November 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy, National
Local company Kuk i Net is eyeing mobile operation in the Cook Islands after launching its internet service
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.
It’s now or never for Titikaveka
Saturday 14 November 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Titikaveka will be eyeing a major upset when they take on Tupapa in the premier men’s clash this afternoon.
The flying Nicholas brothers of Ruatonga
Saturday 14 November 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Features, Memory Lane
Tuaine Kaitara Nicholas of Ruatonga and his wife Ngatuaine had four boys and three girls. Three of the boys enlisted in the Air Force in WWII and a fourth was directed by his brothers to the Army. In the first of two articles, Rod Dixon tells the story of two of the courageous Nicholas brothers, Tatio and Marama.
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.
Tanga’eo takes the manu crown in Te Ipukarea Society's Bird of the Year competition
Saturday 14 November 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion
These past two weeks has had everyone in a flap, as Cook Islanders flocked to the online polls to vote for our first ever Bird of the Year Cook Islands competition. Kate McKessar explains.
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.
Letter: Book your NZ quarantine now
Saturday 14 November 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
"Although we have no virus in Rarotonga, this easy access to New Zealand has been cut off for the last seven months unless we submit to the same quarantine that applies to people coming from countries such as India and Russia where the virus is rampant. "
Hard work pays off for Tereora students after annual prize giving awards
Saturday 14 November 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
Top senior students from Tereora College were rewarded for their exceptional performance in the 2020 academic year.
Saturday is Matariki New Year
Saturday 14 November 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Features, Weekend
Gerald McCormack from the Cook Islands Natural Heritage Trust on observing the traditional Matariki New Year, which falls today.
‘Be in charge of your health’- Free checkups coincide with World Diabetes Day
Saturday 14 November 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
There are 1600 diabetic patients, mainly adults, in the Cook Islands, says Te Marae Ora health ministry.
Health boss ‘resigns’
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.
Cook Islands loses a music icon
Saturday 14 November 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Entertainment, Features
Music icon Dinky Ngatipa passed away this week at the age of 66. He was a stalwart of the legendary Vaimutu String Band. Renowned producer Papa Noo Pare and the Heimana Music Family pen a moving tribute.
Three arrivals from Friday's flight placed in quarantine
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.
Drug case of American citizen adjourned
Saturday 14 November 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
American citizen Theran Celesta Weaver III is facing a charge of possession of cannabis in the Cook Islands.
Quiet quest to recoup millions from Chinese firm continues
Saturday 14 November 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Features, Weekend
For nearly two years, Government has been trying to recoup $13 million from a Chinese firm, which is alleged to have carried out shoddy work on the nation’s largest-ever infrastructure project. Its fight continues with no sign of a resolution in sight.
Health secretary resigns, will vacate position in February 2021
Friday 13 November 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health, National
Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health Secretary Dr Josephine Aumea Herman has tendered her resignation.
‘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).
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