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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.

Entertainment


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.

Health


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.

Crime

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.

Features


‘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).

Church Talk


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


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


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


‘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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