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Business woman challenges for mayor

Saturday 4 July 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Politics

Ngapare Tatira wants to encourage gender balance if she topples Tekura Po‘o Bishop as mayor of Aitutaki.

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Pipe gushes despite pleas

Saturday 4 July 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local

A large high-pressure water pipe has burst at the Turangi intake road and is being held together by tyre tubes to limit the spill.

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Hundreds turn out for Ra o te Ui Ariki

Saturday 4 July 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture

More than two hundred people attended Te Ra O Te Ui Ariki at the National Auditorium domes dressed in waves of colourful pareu garments and ei.

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Clash of the Generators

Thursday 2 July 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports

Badminton urging parents and guardians to compete alongside their children in a new tournament.

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Reuniting Ui Ariki day

Thursday 2 July 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture

The House of Ariki has decided to bring people back together to commemorate Ui Ariki Day.

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Tomorrow is the day

Thursday 2 July 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture

Ra o te Ui Ariki will be observed tomorrow.

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The island with no bank branch is a 'guiding light' for all

Wednesday 1 July 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local

Palmerston is leading the Pa Enua in creating an almost cashless society.

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Giant patuki

Wednesday 1 July 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Outer Islands

Fishermen on the island of Pukapuka are celebrating the extraordinary catch of a monstrous old reef fish.

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Tennis comp changes it up for women

Tuesday 30 June 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports

Tennis is getting back into a post-Covid groove.

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Financial services industry does careers sell to Tereora students

Tuesday 30 June 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education

The financial services industry has presented a seminar at Tereora College to engage students and encourage them to stay at school and continue on to university.

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People with disabilities ask: 'Why are we forgotten in Covid crisis?'

Tuesday 30 June 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Weekend

One in four people in Cook Islands live with a disability, according to the last census. That is part of the reason the National Disability Council fights for an inclusive and just Cook Islands in which the human rights of those with disabilities are realised.

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Dr Koekoe Mokotupu laid to rest

Tuesday 30 June 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local

Renowned doctor was remembered for his commitment to his family, his faith and his medical profession.

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'Courage' required for a Maori name

Saturday 27 June 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture

There are new calls for a Maori name for this country, coinciding with Pa Ariki’s 30th anniversary celebrations.


Fire truck damaged

Saturday 27 June 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local

A Teimorimotia fire truck at the Takitumu fire rescue station was damaged when called out to attend a hill side fire at Tupapa.

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Humble nun laid to rest

Friday 26 June 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local

St Joseph’s Cathedral was filled yesterday morning for Sister Teresa (Selina) Momoyalewan of St Joseph of Cluny.

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Creating ripples

Thursday 25 June 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports

Young Darius Allsworth has set his sights on representing the Cook Islands in swimming.

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Stoked and happy with a 226 kg marlin

Thursday 25 June 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local

Pauro Arnold and Pupuke Robati had planned to head out on Ikurangiy yesterday and catch yellowfin tuna for hungry locals, enough to pay for their fuel bill, then spend the day chasing wahoo.

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Land cruisers to 'show power, status': MP Napa

Wednesday 24 June 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Politics

Titikaveka MP Selina Napa raised the issue of the excessive number of government land cruiser vehicles on the roads and likened this to “showcasing power and status”.


Junior paddlers impressive on the water

Tuesday 23 June 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Paddling

Juniors paddle with heart in testing conditions.

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Six in race for Aitutaki mayor elections

Tuesday 23 June 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Outer Islands

Unprecedented number of candidates have thrown their hats in the ring for the “top job” of Aitutaki Mayor.

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