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‘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.
‘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).
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 […]
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.
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.
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.
‘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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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