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Letter: Commitment to the cause of men's health

Friday 13 November 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

I would like to congratulate George George for taking on the challenge in promoting men’s health issues and speaking publicly about something that is very real and all men should take notice. I understand he and others tried a couple of years ago to get this off the ground, but it’s been like, ‘oh I’m […]

Letters to the Editor

Nationwide mayonnaise shortage set to end

Friday 13 November 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local, National

A month-long critical shortage of mayonnaise is set to end this weekend with an expected shipment of the popular condiment.

Local


No supervised quarantine for new arrivals

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.

Local


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.

Health

‘When you put God first, He will elevate you’ - Tereora College Dux of the year puts faith above achievements

Friday 13 November 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National

Adelaida Brown from Anau Te Kou was shocked when she was announced the Dux of the Year 2020 for Tereora College.

Education


Driver disqualified after crashing into hydro pole

Friday 13 November 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National

Police prosecutor puts damages to power poles from a crash last month in Avatiu to around $13,000.

Crime

Cook Islander receives $300k grant to lead study on psychology

Friday 13 November 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National

Auckland-born Cook Islander and university lecturer, Dr Sam Manuela has been given funding for research into Pacific psychology.

Health


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.

Football


‘Cook Islanders have served bravely and with distinction’

Thursday 12 November 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, Memory Lane, Weekend

Local war veterans were remembered at the 102nd Armistice Day commemoration in Rarotonga on Wednesday November 11 - the day when an armistice was signed to end the Great War.

Features


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.

National


Cook Islands receives $17.6 million grant to fight climate change

Thursday 12 November 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National

The Cook Islands is set to receive a second grant from the Green Climate Fund (GCF), boosting its climate change mitigation efforts.

Environment


New community Covid-19 cases in NZ lead to travel bubble uncertainty

Thursday 12 November 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Health, National

Both governments are monitoring two new community Covid-19 cases in NZ that could affect talks on a travel bubble.

Health


New chair’s appointment to key government agency questioned

Thursday 12 November 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, National

Questions have been raised over the appointment of ‘controversial’ local broadcaster George Pitt to the role of Business Trade and Investment Board chair.

Economy


PM joins vaka voyage to Aitutaki

Thursday 12 November 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Prime Minister Mark Brown departed for Aitutaki yesterday on his first voyage aboard vaka Marumaru Atua, which is expected to arrive on the Southern Group atoll midday Thursday.

Local


Water tanks for Mauke

Thursday 12 November 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Outer Islands

Eight concrete tanks will be constructed on Mauke to improve the island’s water storage capacity.

National


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.

Cricket


Letters: Challenges of a travel bubble

Wednesday 11 November 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Readers weigh in on the potential for a travel bubble between Cook Islands and New Zealand, as well as the recent US election.

Letters to the Editor

Tourism industry eager for bubble, ready for visitors

Wednesday 11 November 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy, National

The tourism industry says it’s ready to welcome visitors, but opening borders before Government financial support ends will be crucial for the sector to retain hospitality workers.

Economy


‘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.

Environment


‘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.

Art


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