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Head girl leads by example
Saturday 5 December 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local, National
An emotional Leah Schuster fought tears as she made her way to the stage to receive the Dux of the Year award at the St Joseph’s School prize giving ceremony yesterday.
Former national rugby star Francis Smith's heart is set on giving back to people
Saturday 5 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, Weekend
Francis Smith first visited Mitiaro when he was six or seven years old. That was the first time he saw an itiki – the island’s famous fresh water eel. Almost three decades on, he reconnects with the itiki and calls the southern group island his new home.
Living away from home
Saturday 5 December 2020 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion
To say I have missed home is an understatement, in fact I don’t think there are words in the English language that capture the emptiness we all feel, those 80,000 of us who live in New Zealand but call the Cook Islands home. By Thomas Wynne.
What’s the big deal about deep-sea mining? Let’s break it down!
Saturday 5 December 2020 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Editorials, Opinion
The removal of nodules will lead to significant, long term or even permanent biodiversity loss, writes Te Ipukarea Society.
LETTER: Real or controlled democracy?
Saturday 5 December 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
"In my view, there have been and continues to be “multiple red flag situations” within the upper echelons of central power whereby knowingly, and for some unknown reason, have not been investigated or reviewed."
LETTER: Food Security
Saturday 5 December 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
The value of egg and pork imports has risen exponentially in recent years, to the detriment of local industries, argues John M Scott.
Lawyer returns for her people
Saturday 5 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Michelle Tangimama returned to the Cook Islands in 2019 for the first time in 18 years. Reconnecting with her people has triggered her heart and got her thinking to one-day return home for good.
Shipping subsidies in spotlight
Saturday 5 December 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy, National
A shipping company says government will be creating an uneven playing field in the crucial industry of outer islands shipping if it proceeds with paying a subsidy to a rival operator.
Flowers for hope in prison
Saturday 5 December 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Cabinet Minister George “Maggie” Angene is open about his troubled past and time spent in prison, even though he’s now the Minister of the institution that was his home on and off for 34 years.
Court briefs
Saturday 5 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
The following matters were dealt with at Cook Islands High Court this week.
The man in charge of maintaining law and order in Cook Islands
Saturday 5 December 2020 | Written by Derek Fox | Published in Features, Weekend
In 1976, a 15-year-old boy from Mauke was about to sail out into the world. Up until then Mauke was his world; he’d never been anywhere else, and for 15 years had enjoyed an idyllic island boy life.
Clash of the titans in local football
Friday 4 December 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The premier men’s football teams will take the field today in the opening Knockout Cup semi-final.
Raro Sevens Tournament gets underway
Friday 4 December 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Local rugby fans can expect a fast, action-packed show at the Raro Sevens Tournament.
The reason for the season
Friday 4 December 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features
At the end of a year that has meant different things for all of us, I want to bring some encouragement to our readers. By Pastor Paul Kauri of the Arepua Gateway Church.
Something for everyone at car boot sale
Friday 4 December 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local, National
A campaign for the elimination of violence against women and children continues on Friday with a car boot sale event to be held at Punanga Nui Market.
LETTER: Too little, too late
Friday 4 December 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
"Businesses and government have to share the blame for the delay in opening up a NZ/CI travel bubble."
Working together to create the next national blueprint
Friday 4 December 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment, National
More than 200 people turned out at the national “Our Cook Islands Legacy National Sustainable Development Agenda 2020+ Forum” at the Domes yesterday.
Barge prepares for maiden voyage
Friday 4 December 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy, National
The recently arrived barge MV Taunga Nui is preparing to embark on its first voyage to the Pa Enua.
Stabbing accused to remain in custody
Friday 4 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Two High Court cases, including the recent stabbing incident, have been adjourned.
Travel bubble uncertainty frustrates businesses
Friday 4 December 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, National
Tourism operators want Cook Islands and New Zealand governments to provide more information on the status of the proposed travel bubble.
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