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Tribe raises concerns over water bill
Wednesday 9 September 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Ngati Kainuku presented their submissions to the To Tatou Vai Authority Bill select committee at Parliament yesterday afternoon.
Medicine man shares his knowledge
Tuesday 8 September 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Long before people made appointments and waited in a doctor’s room to be diagnosed and given a prescription, humans used wild plants with healing properties to treat infections and ailments.
E Toa, kua takake
Tuesday 8 September 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
An Atiu warrior has fallen, says former president of the island community, Tupuna Rakanui.
Minister Maggie turns the other cheek
Tuesday 8 September 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Corrective Services Minister George “Maggie” Angene has forgiven the man who swore at him last month.
Diving into the plantation
Tuesday 8 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Grower Danny Mataroa is sharing his knowledge about planting and harvesting with a group of divers in Rarotonga.
Quarantine process 'putting pressure' on health and police
Tuesday 8 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
The current quarantine process is putting too much stress on health officials and police, says the director of a Rarotonga security firm.
Raro man misses flight after being held by NZ Customs
Tuesday 8 September 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local
Missed flight from Auckland after being held by New Zealand Customs causes undue stress for man’s family in Rarotonga.
Glassie remembered for his dedication
Monday 7 September 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Former health minister Nandi Glassie has left a legacy of service to his people and the national community.
Family of late Dr Joseph Williams unsure how he contracted Covid-19
Monday 7 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
The grieving anau of the former prime minister of the Cook Islands, who died from coronavirus in Auckland, are still in the dark about how he contracted the disease.
Father's Day in quarantine
Monday 7 September 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Brett Baudinet would have loved to spend his Father’s Day with his dad Brian and son Blake.
Former health minister passes away
Saturday 5 September 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
The former Minister for Health Nandi Glassie passed away yesterday (Friday September 4) on Rarotonga, after a brave battle with cancer.
Dr Joseph Williams – a man of mana and humility
Saturday 5 September 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Before he was a renowned general practitioner and well-respected leader of the nation, the late and great Dr Joseph Williams was simply known to his anau and friends as Joe.
Fair wages for fair work
Saturday 5 September 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Go Local: Musician turns to construction to make a living after Covid-19 affects local entertainment industry.
Dr Joe Williams passes on
Friday 4 September 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Former Cook Islands prime minister Dr Joe Williams passed away last night after a battle with coronavirus.
Big boots to fill
Friday 4 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Jason Moorfield and John Koteka have a big job ahead of them after taking on the roles of chief and deputy fire chief officers of Puaikura Volunteer Fire Brigade.
Road block averted after meeting
Friday 4 September 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Residents are putting their trust in Te Marae Ora to keep the community safe from coronavirus as 60 returnees arrive from Auckland today.
'Good Guys' ready to serve
Thursday 3 September 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
They don’t call them the “Good Guys” for nothing.
Salvaged boat 'stolen'
Thursday 3 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
A well-known fisherman is disappointed that a boat he salvaged from the sea was collected by its ‘owner’ from his property without his permission.
A warehouse of quality products
Thursday 3 September 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
When it comes to quality products and excellent customer service, look no further than the Vonnias Warehouse.
Rainbow community lobbies for constitutional rights
Wednesday 2 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
The Cook Islands LGBT+ association is citing the country’s Constitution as it seeks to stop laws discriminating against gay men.
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