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Black and white but still beautiful
Thursday 17 September 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Rarotonga mamas, from left, Tangi Foster Nicholas, Teremoana Ngatamariki, Tutu Pokoina and Ngametua Terei meet at the Punanga Nui Market for the weekly catch up session.
Dr Williams' final farewell
Thursday 17 September 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Dr Joe Williams was laid to rest yesterday at a small private service that was held under the present Covid-19 Alert Level 2 restrictions in Auckland.
Hine's Halo made with love
Thursday 17 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
It was in December last year that Reihana Koteka-Wiki and her mum Emmy began making island scrunchies to fundraise for the maternity ward at Rarotonga Hospital.
Taro takers 'forgiven'
Wednesday 16 September 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Tangi and Junior Mataio have forgiven whoever stole their dry taro plants last week.
Iro Maroroa reels in big one
Wednesday 16 September 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Iro Maroroa claimed the heaviest fish prize with a 25.2kg yellow fin tuna on Saturday September 12 for the annual Bond Store ‘Steinlager’ Fishing tournament.
All go at Avatiu Harbour
Wednesday 16 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
It was all hands on deck at the Avatiu wharf on Monday.
More returnees expected on Friday
Wednesday 16 September 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local
A third cohort of returnees is set to arrive on Rarotonga on Friday and will be required to undertake 14 days of quarantine under similar conditions that have been widely criticised by the public.
A woman of grace and faith
Tuesday 15 September 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Woman of the Month Vainetutai Samuel exudes faith, humility and kindness.
Living with a disability
Monday 14 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Cook Islander Alexander Boaza writes about his journey living with a disability. The story was originally published by the Cook Islands National Disability Council and is republished with permission.
'Think before you get a pet dog'
Saturday 12 September 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
Roaming dogs and several dog attacks in random locations around Rarotonga have reignited the debate on dog owner responsibility, but what happens when the owners leave without their pets?
More 24/7 security for homes
Saturday 12 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Cook Islands Security has launched their private security for homes with a 24-hour patrol network.
Transgender lose inclusion bid
Saturday 12 September 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Local LGBTI association is ‘disheartened’ by the decision not to allow transgender athletes to compete in the open women’s events at the national games.
Nation honours Papa Joe
Saturday 12 September 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Hundreds attended the State Memorial Service to pay their respects to the late Dr Joseph Williams held at the national auditorium domes yesterday.
'Evil people' take mama's piglets
Friday 11 September 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Pig owner has had enough of her animals disappearing and dying.
Weather watchers learn first aid
Friday 11 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
With the number of accidents that have happened near the Meteorological Service office over the years, the weather team decided to undergo some first aid training.
State memorial service for Papa Joe
Friday 11 September 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Richard Williams, son of the late Dr Joe Williams, will join today’s national state memorial service for the former prime minister via Zoom to pay his tribute.
Physical and mental health training to control inmates
Friday 11 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
During the time George (Maggie) Angene was in prison, he would meditate - not in the way other people do with techniques like yoga and tai chi, but with a Bible.
Working together to prevent suicide
Thursday 10 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Suicide rates among males in Rarotonga per capita were twice that of New Zealand and three times more than Australia, says a local mental health group.
Leaks by-product of increased water pressure
Thursday 10 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
To Tatou Vai staff were busy cleaning the filtering system at a water station on the Matavera backroad yesterday.
Transgender bid at national games
Thursday 10 September 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Decision to allow two transgender athletes to compete in women’s events at the Cook Islands Games rests on Pa Enua teams.
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