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World’s worst road death rates drive new calls for helmet law
Saturday October 12, 2019Four people have died as a result of road crashes this year, police say. They were all riding motorbikes – and none was wearing a helmet.
Te Reo Maori words revived
Friday October 11, 2019Merle Pukerua was delighted to discover old Maori words and terms she had never heard of.
Fond farewell for New Zealand’s departing Deputy High Commissioner
Wednesday October 09, 2019New Zealand’s Deputy High Commissioner to the Cook Islands Sam Beckett has been farewelled by her team after a three-year stint.
Punanga Nui’s tantalising new night market
Thursday October 10, 2019The Punanga Nui markets will be operating every Thursday evening from 5 to 9pm, starting tonight.
Churches feed the 500
Thursday October 10, 2019Ministers and delegates attending the Cook Islands Christian Church General Assembly will converge in Atiu this week.
Tuaine wins prestigious arts award
Monday October 07, 2019Glenda Tuaine is one of the seven Pasifika artists who will receive the prestigious Creative New Zealand Arts Pasifika Awards.
24 hours in the life of a stop-go man
Saturday October 05, 2019From the alarm of near smashes from speeding cars, to the quiet camaderie in the dark hours of the early morning, the roadworks safety officers play invaluable roles. Story by Izzy Shepherd, with photos by Lawrance Bailey.
Ships detained as lost boy’s family grieves
Saturday October 05, 2019As 7-year-old Lapana Tupou’s family and friends mourned him at a memorial service, maritime safety investigators swooped on the shipping company he was lost from.
Water safety tailored to Cooks needs
Saturday October 05, 2019Five members of Cook Islands Red Cross have returned from Italy, the first qualified water safety and rescue instructors in our region.