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LETTERS: Delaying debate on same-sex rights
Friday 27 November 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
"The government’s deferral of accepting same sex relationships will make them the laughing stock, so to speak, of the world."
OPINION: The case against PACER Plus - the regional free trade agreement
Friday 27 November 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion
PACER Plus, the regional free trade agreement, will come into force next month. In this first of a three-article series, Adam Wolfenden of Trade Justice Campaigner for the Pacific Network on Globalisation writes about the case against this trade deal.
Born again into the kingdom
Friday 27 November 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features
There is no question that Jesus believed that all who were given to Him by the Father would come to Christ. By Reverend Vakaroto Ngaro.
MPs attend intake tour
Friday 27 November 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local, National
Elected officials and landowners were given a tour of the Avatiu intake on Thursday where trials are underway to test the recently completed water treatment system, but one opposition MP wasn’t impressed with what she saw.
Navy aircraft conducts repatriation of French nationals to Tahiti
Friday 27 November 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Three French nationals, who were stranded on Rarotonga due to Covid-19, boarded a repatriation flight to Tahiti yesterday morning.
French national denied travel
Friday 27 November 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
An hour before a repatriation flight to Tahiti was due to depart, the High Court denied bail to a French national after he failed to pay a bond of $60,000.
Lawyer charged with indecent assault bailed
Friday 27 November 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Cook Islands lawyer Wilkie Rasmussen, who is facing indecent assault charges, has been granted permission to travel to Tongareva after agreeing to pay a bond of $5000 to the Ministry of Justice.
Te Onu creation wows crowds
Friday 27 November 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Apii Avarua’s turtle masterpiece has been proudly showcased in the school’s classroom to mark Te Mire Tiare - Rarotonga's annual flower festival.
Barge granted permission to berth at Avatiu
Friday 27 November 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
The new barge MV Taunga Nui acquired by Cook Islands General Transport has been granted permission to berth at the Avatiu Port.
Cook Islands prepares for PACER Plus regional trade agreement
Friday 27 November 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National
The Government has recently conducted a series of consultations in the Pa Enua to educate people living there on the regional trade agreement deal.
Impressive floral displays for Te Mire Tiare
Friday 27 November 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local, National
Drums from the Ministry of Culture alerted schools to the arrival of the judging panel for the Mire Tiare competition on Thursday.
Cook Islands Football pays tribute to Diego Maradona
Friday 27 November 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
A short man with a huge sense of humour – that’s how local football association president Lee Harmon described football legend Diego Maradona, who passed away this week.
Oe Vaka Nationals start today
Thursday 26 November 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Other Sports, Sports
There will be fierce competition on the water between the clubs of Ngakau Toa, Te Tupu O Te Manava and Live Free oe vaka paddling teams for the island’s Nationals competition that starts Thursday.
Excitement builds for Sevens tournament
Thursday 26 November 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Twenty-one teams registered and confirmed to play at rugby sevens tournament starting on December 4.
LETTER: What are the effects of water treatment on Rarotonga's streams?
Thursday 26 November 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
"Freshwater streams are not used as drain for water treatment residuals in New Zealand - or in Australia. There is no scientific research on the long-term effects of PACl waste on stream life."
Cooks High Commissioner speaks on regionalism
Thursday 26 November 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Politics
Cook Islands High Commissioner to New Zealand, Elizabeth Wright-Koteka presented insights into the Cook Islands' perspective on Regionalism and International Security at the Pacific Security Dynamics Course yesterday, hosted by Massey University.
Barge crew swab tests needed before disembarkment
Thursday 26 November 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
MV Taunga Nui crew members will be required to stay on board the barge while Te Marae Ora takes swab tests.
ADB approve loan for Covid-19 support
Thursday 26 November 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy, National
A loan recently signed by the Government will provide $20 million towards Covid-19 financial assistance for businesses and individuals.
State funeral for a great son of Mangaia
Thursday 26 November 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Former Prime Minister the late Jim Marurai was a man of few words, but you could always count on those words being honest and straightforward. He will always be fondly remembered by a grateful nation.
LETTER: Landowner concerns with water treatment
Thursday 26 November 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
"The landowners who do not oppose government were invited. As an intake landowner, and Takau Rangatira, I was not notified. I was not invited to witness chemicals being added."
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