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Joseph Brider: Walking on water
Saturday 19 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment
OPINION: Three new water walking insects have been identified in the Cook Islands, making a total of six. By Joseph Brider of Natural Heritage Trust.
'Panicked' refusal results in hefty fine
Saturday 19 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A man who refused to take an excess breath alcohol test has been convicted and ordered to pay a fine of $550.
'Our GDP drop is far greater'
Saturday 19 September 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Economy
It won’t be until the end of this year that the level of the country’s economic decline is known, Deputy Prime Minister Mark Brown says.
Filipino expatriate workers return home
Saturday 19 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Eleven Filipino expatriate workers returned to their home country yesterday.
Triumphant return for super mum
Saturday 19 September 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local
Although Merita Wi-Kaitaia is separated from her partner indefinitely because of Covid-19 travel restrictions, she and her baby Esther came home to Rarotonga to thrilled family members and friends yesterday.
Looking beyond Covid-19
Saturday 19 September 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Health
The Cook Islands Chamber of Commerce will soon have a dedicated space to offer their business training programmes and help local entities navigate through tough times.
Island night for Israel
Friday 18 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
There will be an island night with a difference on Rarotonga tomorrow as many gather to support a fundraising dinner for Israel and the Jewish people.
Poor internet draws customer complaints
Friday 18 September 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Technology
Internet users in Rarotonga have reported poor and slow service this week, with no imminent announcement of high-speed cable internet by stakeholders.
Kia Orana Plus prepares businesses for 'new normal'
Friday 18 September 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Forty participants from 21 businesses on the island of Aitutaki participated in the Kia Orana Plus rapid training programme that was held this week.
Police reform urgent, says MP
Friday 18 September 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local
The country’s police force is in urgent need of an overhaul, says Ngatangiia Member of Parliament Tama Tuavera.
Government defends quarantine process
Friday 18 September 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy
Government has touted the benefits of its quarantine process after three confirmed breaches this week led to calls for change.
Shooting dogs 'not the answer'
Friday 18 September 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
Pet dog shooting in Matavera ignites calls from Te Are Manu for people fed up with roaming dogs not to take matters into their own hands.
Youth offending flaring up
Friday 18 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Parents and guardians need to play their part when it comes to dangerous youth offending.
Cute and healthy
Friday 18 September 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Martha Teaurere and her now 10-month-old daughter Calicia Nooroa arrived on Rarotonga in February for a holiday and unfortunately got held up on the island due to Covid-19 travel restrictions.
Iaveta Short's memoir 'highly recommended'
Thursday 17 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Former politician Iaveta Short’s new book False Start in Paradise received positive feedback at its launch this week.
Rarotonga's very own rare ground-orchid
Thursday 17 September 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment
Orchid lovers will be pleased to know that Rarotonga has its very own rare ground-orchid that is native (endemic) to the island and found nowhere else in the world.
Black and white but still beautiful
Thursday 17 September 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Rarotonga mamas, from left, Tangi Foster Nicholas, Teremoana Ngatamariki, Tutu Pokoina and Ngametua Terei meet at the Punanga Nui Market for the weekly catch up session.
Opposition select committee MPs to hold their own public meetings
Thursday 17 September 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Government says select committee members cannot run their own meetings separate of other members.
Dr Williams' final farewell
Thursday 17 September 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Dr Joe Williams was laid to rest yesterday at a small private service that was held under the present Covid-19 Alert Level 2 restrictions in Auckland.
Bills top agenda in Parliament
Thursday 17 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Politics
Acting Clerk of Parliament Jeannine Daniel has confirmed Parliament will sit on Wednesday next week.
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