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Articles by Moana Makapelu Lee
Listen for cyclone warnings – Met Service
Thursday 16 January 2020 | Written by Moana Makapelu Lee | Published in Weather
Cook Islanders are being urged to take heed of cyclone warnings from the Cook Islands Meteorological Service over the next few days as cyclone TD4F brews in the northwest.
Bye Bluesky, hello Vodafone
Wednesday 15 January 2020 | Written by Moana Makapelu Lee | Published in National
Vodafone branding expected to give customers access to cheaper source and packaged deals for products.
Pressure for pesticides ban
Monday 13 January 2020 | Written by Moana Makapelu Lee | Published in National
Paraquat bans give new momentum to calls for Cook Islands to go organic.
Prosecution could be test for controversial marital rape defence
Friday 10 January 2020 | Written by Moana Makapelu Lee | Published in Crime
Defence lawyer opposes ‘Mickey Mouse’ prosecution of his client for allegedly raping his partner.
Drink driver loses licence
Friday 10 January 2020 | Written by Moana Makapelu Lee | Published in Crime
An elderly man has been charged with drink driving in Avarua Court.
Sports star 'attacked from behind' by visiting teens
Thursday 9 January 2020 | Written by Moana Makapelu Lee | Published in Crime
Charges have been laid against two Kiwi teens accused of a cowardly assault on a Cook Islands sports representative while she was out running.
Crash claims loving dad
Tuesday 7 January 2020 | Written by Moana Makapelu Lee | Published in Local
Family of Tikioki mechanic Mike Wood are grieving the loss of a loving husband, father, son and son-in-law, after he died in a motorbike accident at the weekend.
New Year, new direction
Monday 6 January 2020 | Written by Moana Makapelu Lee | Published in National
The arrival of 2020 means the Cook Islands has now officially graduated to developed nation status.
Business farewells a very special man
Saturday 4 January 2020 | Written by Moana Makapelu Lee | Published in National
“Loyal,” “faithful,” “cheeky” and “stubborn” were just some of the words used to lovingly describe the life of the Cook Island Motor Center’s longest serving employee, the late Samuela Samuela.
New fishing charter promises jobs
Monday 30 December 2019 | Written by Moana Makapelu Lee | Published in Economy
By Cook Islands, for the Cook Islands, is the philosophy behind Sakula Charters, a new fishing charter to enter the country’s pool of fishing businesses.
MP here to find healing
Saturday 28 December 2019 | Written by Moana Makapelu Lee | Published in Weekend
But Louisa Wall is also on a mission to stand up for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community reports Moana Makpelu Lee.
Be a sober driver – and get a reward
Friday 27 December 2019 | Written by Moana Makapelu Lee | Published in Crime
Members of youth awareness group the Cook Islands National Youth Council are pushing for a new initiative in Rarotonga aimed at encouraging people not to drink and drive.
Milestone flight for pilot brothers
Friday 27 December 2019 | Written by Moana Makapelu Lee | Published in Local
Birds of a feather flock together, so the saying goes.
Changes modernise board memberships
Monday 23 December 2019 | Written by Moana Makapelu Lee | Published in Economy
Amendments to the governing structures of the Cook Island’s State-Owned Enterprises have been modernised after a long-awaited update.
Culture staff finally receive their pay after four-year wait
Thursday 19 December 2019 | Written by Moana Makapelu Lee | Published in Culture
Staff of the Ministry of Culture who were owed thousands of dollars in payments since working at the 2015 Te Maeva Nui Festival had their prayers answered yesterday.
Niue community to have their own hostel
Monday 16 December 2019 | Written by Moana Makapelu Lee | Published in Local
Niue’s recorded history in Rarotonga goes as far back as 1800s. After almost 200 years of the small community living in Rarotonga, they are finally receiving their own hostel.
Late pay is an early Christmas
Saturday 14 December 2019 | Written by Moana Makapelu Lee | Published in Local
Staff left unpaid after working the 2015 Te Maeva Nui festival expect to finally see justice in the coming week.
World's 'richest' Cook Islander is returning home
Saturday 14 December 2019 | Written by Moana Makapelu Lee | Published in Local
Cook Islands real estate mogul Mike Pero will be a regular face in Rarotonga.
What do you give those who staff paradise?
Thursday 12 December 2019 | Written by Moana Makapelu Lee | Published in Economy
Looking for a better way than Secret Santa to say thank you to the staff who welcome this country’s guests?
Red Cross elects first Islander
Thursday 12 December 2019 | Written by Moana Makapelu Lee | Published in Local
First Pacific person on leadership commission promises ‘courage’.
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