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Avana coastal protection – it’s in the bag

Saturday 28 November 2020 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Local environment group Te Ipukarea Society is trying to prevent the Avana lagoon claiming back what was taken. By Kelvin Passfield.

Editorials


‘Agent Tetava’ at your service

Saturday 28 November 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National

Prime Minister Mark Brown was recognised as the new leader of the country and Minister of Police at a special parade in his honour.

Local


Barge crew return negative Covid tests

Saturday 28 November 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National

Crew onboard MV Taunga Nui all returned negative results after being tested for Covid-19 yesterday.

Local


Finance ministry defends tender process

Saturday 28 November 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy, National

As a review takes place by the Audit Office after a public complaint, a government official has come out in defence of the tendering process for the Penrhyn Cyclone Shelter project.

Economy


Time to turn on the tap, but it’s not that simple

Saturday 28 November 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Features, Weekend

It has been a bumpy ride, but work on Rarotonga’s revamped water system is nearing an end. From the outset, elected leaders were committed to delivering potable water to residents. Cleaner water is now coming through the taps, but it’s not up to international drinking standards yet. Te Mato Vai project manager Peter Free is committed to seeing the ultimate goal become a reality. Emmanuel Samoglou reports.

Features


Face masks included in Covid-19 law

Saturday 28 November 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Health, National

The country’s ongoing response to Covid-19 was front and centre at the last Parliament sitting for the year.

Health


Getting ready for a Tropical Christmas

Saturday 28 November 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Despite Covid-19, the annual Tropical Christmas festive events will be going ahead this year.

Local


An extra special day for Nukutere College prize giving

Saturday 28 November 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Layered in a tower of ei’s, Nukutere College Dux of the Year Zhera Moetaua had to be guided back to her seat by classmates at the school’s prize giving day. The annual awards held at the St Joseph’s Hall yesterday was no different from any other. Parents, families and friends who attended the special day […]

Local


Stepping up their ‘floral game’

Saturday 28 November 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Nine schools participated in the Mire Tiare competition that wrapped up on Thursday.

Local


Tri Nations showdown set for Friday

Friday 27 November 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

The winner of Friday's clash between Cook Islands Residents and Samoa Residents will claim the inaugural Tri Nations series title.

Rugby Union


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."

Letters to the Editor

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.

Editorials


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.

Church Talk


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.

Local


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.

Local

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.

Local

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.

Local


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.

Local


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.

Local


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.

Economy

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