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Raro man misses flight after being held by NZ Customs
Tuesday 8 September 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local
Missed flight from Auckland after being held by New Zealand Customs causes undue stress for man’s family in Rarotonga.
School receives 47 life jackets
Tuesday 8 September 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Outer Islands
Students of Omoka School on Penrhyn were excited to receive 47 life jackets last Monday.
Man escapes serious injury in bike crash
Monday 7 September 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Crime
Another driver has escaped serious injury in a crash, this time at Arorangi.
Learning about sustainable energy and climate change
Monday 7 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education
Nine people from the Pa Enua will be raising awareness and sharing their knowledge on sustainable energy and climate change within their communities.
Glassie remembered for his dedication
Monday 7 September 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Former health minister Nandi Glassie has left a legacy of service to his people and the national community.
Family of late Dr Joseph Williams unsure how he contracted Covid-19
Monday 7 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
The grieving anau of the former prime minister of the Cook Islands, who died from coronavirus in Auckland, are still in the dark about how he contracted the disease.
Family forced into 14-day quarantine after breach
Monday 7 September 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
A Rarotonga man had unauthorised close contact with one of the people who returned from New Zealand on Friday.
Father's Day in quarantine
Monday 7 September 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Brett Baudinet would have loved to spend his Father’s Day with his dad Brian and son Blake.
Preparing for the 'new normal'
Monday 7 September 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Economy
As a consequence of the Covid-19 pandemic, business owners and managers need to be prepared for the “new normal”, says Cook Islands Tourism Corporation.
New satellite tech could keep Pa Enua from falling behind
Monday 7 September 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Technology
Experts say satellite will continue to be the most cost-effective means to deliver connectivity to the sparsely-population Pa Enua.
Former health minister passes away
Saturday 5 September 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
The former Minister for Health Nandi Glassie passed away yesterday (Friday September 4) on Rarotonga, after a brave battle with cancer.
Dr Joseph Williams – a man of mana and humility
Saturday 5 September 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Before he was a renowned general practitioner and well-respected leader of the nation, the late and great Dr Joseph Williams was simply known to his anau and friends as Joe.
Cook Islands coins high on value, low on culture
Saturday 5 September 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy
Quirky Cook Islands collector coins are highly sought by collectors around the world, but is an opportunity to export local culture being missed? Emmanuel Samoglou investigates.
Fair wages for fair work
Saturday 5 September 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Go Local: Musician turns to construction to make a living after Covid-19 affects local entertainment industry.
Kate Mckessar: The good, the bad and the thought provoking
Saturday 5 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment
OPINION: Students give their insight into how our youth see our Ipukarea today.
Water dosing 'trials' starts
Saturday 5 September 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Health
The government says poly aluminium chloride trials for the next six months will allow for making better-informed decisions about the future of Rarotonga’s public water supply, but opponents say proceeding with the trial is irresponsible.
Lucky escape for driver of crashed vehicle
Saturday 5 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Police have sought blood specimen analysis from a female driver who crashed at a drainage worksite near Manea Foods in Nikao yesterday morning.
Returnees begin 14-day quarantine
Saturday 5 September 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Health
Sixty-six returnees stepped off Air New Zealand flight 946 from Auckland yesterday afternoon but there were no eis or ei katus. Emmanuel Samoglou was there.
Dr Joe Williams passes on
Friday 4 September 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Former Cook Islands prime minister Dr Joe Williams passed away last night after a battle with coronavirus.
Big boots to fill
Friday 4 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Jason Moorfield and John Koteka have a big job ahead of them after taking on the roles of chief and deputy fire chief officers of Puaikura Volunteer Fire Brigade.
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