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Juniors sing their hearts out
Monday 2 November 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
The 2020 junior song quest held on Friday night at the National Domes drew an impressive crowd of over 500 families and friends who witnessed the amazing talent of 22 upcoming songs stars.
Cook Islander Williams takes on NZ Cabinet role
Monday 2 November 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National, Politics
Prime Minister Mark Brown is looking forward to forging a good working relationship with the newest Cook Islands Cabinet minister.
Taskforce caught off guard by Cabinet decision
Monday 2 November 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, National
The Private Sector Taskforce was “surprised” at Cabinet’s decision to lift 14-day supervised quarantine on arrival.
Titikaveka eyes redemption against Nikao Sokattak
Saturday 31 October 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Titikaveka premier men’s side will be out for redemption when they take on Nikao Sokattak in round 12 of Rarotonga football competition at the CIFA complex in Matavera this afternoon.
Chef marks seven years of success
Saturday 31 October 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Food
Since 2013, Waterline executive chef Jaime Wilfredo Ertez has been drawing on his world travels, cooking up eclectic fare from an evolving menu.
Rarotonga doctor was unsung hero of NZ’s worst bus crash
Saturday 31 October 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Memory Lane
Last week, Cook Islands News told the story of Dr James Maoate Rennie, a Ngatangiia -born doctor who served as a medic with the Eighth Army in North Africa. After the story was published, Cook Islands News was contacted by Dr. Rennie’s son Bill, who lives in Titikaveka.
Cook Islanders named for 2020 Tri-Nations series
Saturday 31 October 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Cook Islands Residents have named a strong squad to take on the local Samoan and Fijian teams in the upcoming 2020 Tri-Nations.
Te Ipukarea Society calls for moratorium on deep-sea mineral exploitation
Saturday 31 October 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National
OPINION: Cook Islands has moved a step closer to extracting valuable minerals from its ocean floor following the launch of seabed exploration license a week ago. In this week’s column, local environment group Te Ipukarea Society explain their position on deep sea mining.
Gala galore: Food for a good cause
Saturday 31 October 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local, National
Students sell local dishes to fundraise for annual excursions and school stationeries.
An amazing journey of recovery and hope
Saturday 31 October 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Weekend
Cool, calm and collected Mata Pera is a feisty warrior who has battled breast cancer.
Keeping his comics on the down-low
Saturday 31 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Art, Features
Young Cook Islands comic artist Montel Williams hopes to one day show his art to the world but only when he’s ready.
Supporting families who need medication
Saturday 31 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
New Zealand-based RaroGo has evolved into a one stop shop service of procuring and processing items to be airfreighted back to Rarotonga, says managing director Maire Browne.
Opposition leader Browne appalled at ‘kerfuffle’ comment
Saturday 31 October 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National
Demo leader Tina Browne says the Ministry of Finance and Economic Management’s recent handling of audit reports on the government's finances “has legal implications”.
Dengue in Pa Enua controlled
Saturday 31 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
Five recent dengue cases on Pukapuka resulted in a massive community clean-up effort to eradicate the mosquito-borne disease.
Government ‘lacking in logic’
Saturday 31 October 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Health, National
Thirty passengers who arrived on yesterday’s flight will be the first since mid-August not required to undergo supervised quarantine, but some including Opposition Health spokesperson Sel Napa are concerned.
Stunning location and sensational sounds
Saturday 31 October 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Environment, National
Covid-19 has made it virtually impossible for DJ duo Coco House Bros - Mark Zow and Mr E to tour internationally, so they decided to give back to the people of Rarotonga.
‘Soft’ airstrip leaves 30 grounded
Friday 30 October 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Outer Islands
Mitiaro airstrip needs to completely dry before Air Rarotonga can land on the island again, leaving several residents stranded on Rarotonga.
Kata: Mitiaro airstrip
Friday 30 October 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Kata, Opinion
Golfing Howards steal the show
Friday 30 October 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports, Sports
The Howard family dominated the annual Air Rarotonga Aitutaki Open Golf Tournament, claiming three major titles.
Transforming our ‘tight spots’ with God’s help
Friday 30 October 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features
How can God help us when we experience “tight spots” in life? Pastor Eric Toleafoa, of the Cook Islands Seventh-day Adventist Church, explains the Bible’s message.
