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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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Pushing back at the stigma around our mental illness

Saturday 20 June 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health

SPEAK UP: Brad Rakoia shares the journey through anxiety and depression that inspired his PushUp SpeakUp campaign.

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Love, actually! Returning residents welcomed home at airport

Saturday 20 June 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy

The joyous return of 131 Cook Islanders and work permit holders yesterday was a far cry from the controlled distance of the three previous repatriation flights.

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Atupare Marae's moving moment

Friday 19 June 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture

The Atupare marae at the House of Ariki grounds in Kavera has relocated and has a new design.

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Firefighters kept busy by dangerous blazes

Friday 19 June 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Crime

The Temurimotia fire station has been called out at least five times in the past week to attend fires threatening homes and livestock.

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Big dance field for bigger prizes

Thursday 18 June 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment

Ambushia Mateariki started dancing when she was seven years old; now in her teens, she can’t wait for next month’s Te Mire Ura competition.

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Children's learning overshadowed by donation

Thursday 18 June 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education

Early childhood learning kids at St Joseph’s primary school will at last have more shade to sit under.

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PM abandoning ship, say Demos

Thursday 18 June 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Politics

Opposition leader Tina Browne says she’s extremely disappointed the Prime Minister has decided to step down in the country’s time of need.

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PM to step down

Wednesday 17 June 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Politics

A succession process for transition to new leadership is underway, after Prime Minister Henry Puna announces he’s standing down.

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Prime Minister Henry Puna to step down

Tuesday 16 June 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy

The Prime Minister has announced he will step down in September – an unprecedented resignation.

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'Expose students to planting'

Tuesday 16 June 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Outer Islands

Ma‘uke has refurbished its nursery to provide seedlings, fruit trees and floriculture, and to support home gardens, and to assist the farmers and sustain their planting programme.

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Trees' new lease of life

Tuesday 16 June 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment

Well-loved toa trees in front of Takitumu primary school have been saved from the axe – for now.

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Students find their own answers

Sunday 14 June 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education

At Taputapuatea, history is real and living and now.

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Fresh is the best

Sunday 14 June 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local

Garden-fresh vegetables and crops were tenderly packed into 100 kikau baskets and distributed this week to families feeling the strain of providing good wholesome meals on their tables.

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No need to rush' to reopen borders

Saturday 13 June 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy

Amid loud calls for the Cook Islands-New Zealand border to be reopened to tourists, there are some who are urging greater caution.


170-year-old utu trees cleared to widen road

Friday 12 June 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment

For the first time in more than 100 years, natural light grandly shines through the grove of utu trees on the main road Upper Tupapa.

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Island elections delay leaves councils in limbo

Friday 12 June 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Politics

Pa Enua residents are hoping for a new election date to be set, after their island council elections were delayed by Covid-19 and legal challenges.

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Awards to fund safety, signage

Thursday 11 June 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Outer Islands

The eight villages on Aitutaki will each receive a shared cash grant from a pool of $5,000, from Te Vaka O Ru committee.

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