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Catholic Church support for local LGBT community
Wednesday 28 October 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local, National
Pope Francis has shown acceptance for the LGBTQIA+ community. Now advocate Louisa Wall wants the Catholic church to support local homosexual law reform.
Marking 199 years of Christianity
Saturday 24 October 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Gospel Day commemorates the arrival of Christianity to Cook Islands’ shores on October 26, 1821 and will be observed this Monday as a public holiday.
Chemical trials could be unlawful: Lobby group
Saturday 24 October 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local, National
Use of polyaluminium chloride (PACI) is ‘not a trial but a test’ according to Te Vai Ora Maori, but Prime Minister Mark Brown says it’s simply another attempt by the water lobby group to stall progress.
Sacked Customs staff compensated
Saturday 24 October 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Laid off Customs staff are relieved to have received a settlement from government after five months of negotiation which had many in tears.
'Good things come to those who wait'
Friday 23 October 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Health ministry has used the $500,000 Covid-19 budget to purchase oxygen plant, medical equipment and a pharmacy truck.
More awareness from fishers needed
Friday 23 October 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local
Artisanal fishers are being called upon to increase their awareness of the impact of fishing activities and play a greater role in managing coastal areas.
Grow, nourish and sustain together
Thursday 22 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Farmers share stories of how they adjusted their production and marketing plan to better adapt to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Lucky escape
Thursday 22 October 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
Four students on their way to school on Wednesday morning had a close call when the vehicle they were in veered off the road and crashed into a tree outside Tereora College.
Quarantine breach 'selfish and ignorant'
Wednesday 21 October 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Puna volunteer says man who breached supervised quarantine rules has no respect for the work they do and should face serious consequences.
Having the time of her life
Wednesday 21 October 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
The sheer delight portrayed by Mama Tamanu Scott at the closing ceremony of the Cook Islands Games encapsulated the joy, wonder and spirit of the biggest sporting event of the nation – the Cook Islands Games.
233kg blue marlin puts fisherman through his paces
Tuesday 20 October 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
A “bigger and better” blue marlin was hauled in at Avatiu Harbour yesterday.
Tuna tagging success relies on the industry
Tuesday 20 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
The Pacific Community (SPC) has completed a critical expedition to monitor the health of the world’s largest tuna fishery in the Western and Central Pacific which includes the Cook Islands.
Graduating with tactical combat skills
Saturday 17 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
More prison wardens graduate from martial arts training to enhance their skills in controlling restraints against violent inmates or “very hard to control people”.
Consul General Rosie Blake ends seven years of service
Saturday 17 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Yesterday marked the end of term of Consulate General Rosaline Blake’s service in the Auckland Consulate Office.
General George honoured to be part of the Games
Saturday 17 October 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Looking into the flames when lighting the cauldron for the opening of the Cook Islands Games, George George felt overwhelmed and became lost in thought.
'Helmet habit saved my life'
Friday 16 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Te Ariki Tuavera is grateful for his habit of wearing a helmet whenever he gets on his motorbike.
92 years and counting …
Thursday 15 October 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Members receive the opportunity to offer something back to their community through Girl Guides initiative.
Roundabout upgrade progressing well
Thursday 15 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
A Landholdings Ltd staff takes a break while doing renovation work around the Avatiu roundabout and pavement area.
Work together for food security
Thursday 15 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
The Ministry of Agriculture is calling on the public to work together to ensure that the threats of Covid-19 do not affect the nation’s food security.
Using hand movements to convey messages
Thursday 15 October 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Due to popular demand, tuatua rima (sign language) classes will start up again in a few weeks.
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