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Message of love
Monday 24 August 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Local
Poto Williams, a Cook Islands minister in the New Zealand Government, has sent a “message of love” to Cook Islanders as they face the Covid outbreak.
Pacific rugby team 'sorry' for taking Tangaroa image
Monday 24 August 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Local
A Hawai‘i Pacific professional rugby franchise has stirred up a storm by using Rarotonga’s unique depiction of Tangaroa for its commercial branding.
Prison a place of respect
Saturday 22 August 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
Minister of Corrective Services George Angene knows what it’s like being locked behind bars away from his family and civilisation.
Govt is to amend water bill
Saturday 22 August 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Changes will be made to the To Tatou Vai Authority Bill before it returns to Parliament next month, says Deputy Prime Minister Mark Brown.
Leaders turn out for Pride
Friday 21 August 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Prime Minister-in-waiting Mark Brown, Lady Tuaine Marsters and several heads of ministry were among a large and distinguished crowd raising funds for the decriminalisation of same-sex relations.
Old pipes burst under new pressure
Friday 21 August 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
Several water leaks in the Takitumu and upper Tupapa areas were reported to To Tatou Vai yesterday.
'I AM' gives elder a new lease of life
Friday 21 August 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
I AM signs are being painted over, but their creator says that won’t stop him spreading words of hope.
Into the teeth of the wind
Friday 21 August 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Depending on the weather, Marumaru Atua’s skipper hopes to sail the vaka out of Avarua harbour this weekend, bound for the island of Mangaia for the investiture of Numangatini Ariki.
Rock'n'roll and drugs (all for a good cause)
Thursday 20 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Since the border had closed, Te Are Manu clinic and its three- and four-legged patients have been surviving with very limited stocks of medications.
CITC is 'one big family'
Thursday 20 August 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Thirty-seven CITC workers were presented with certificates, gifts and ei to recognise their long service of up to 35 years.
Quarantine hotel: Worried mum pleads for haste
Thursday 20 August 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Health officials hope this week to find somewhere to house stranded Cook Islanders in Auckland, to manage their quarantine so they can return home.
Locals rally to save the toa trees
Thursday 20 August 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
A Rarotonga community is uniting ahead of a public meeting about the impact of roadworks on the toa trees at Takitumu School.
The long journey from Manihiki
Wednesday 19 August 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
Dr Neti Herman’s expertise is in public health – so it’s appropriate she should be first to take the speaker’s rostrum on the return of the USP Plus series, after the coronavirus shutdown.
Social distancing for Kiwis voting in Cooks
Wednesday 19 August 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
Kiwis who call Cook Islands home will be able to vote in the 2020 New Zealand General Election, from September 30.
Raro surf lessons: Braving the break
Wednesday 19 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Eric Gamez reckons surfing is the best sport in the world.
'Fighting fires ran through his veins … he will be dearly missed'
Tuesday 18 August 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Features, Local, Memory Lane, National
“When a call comes in that there is a fire on the west side of Rarotonga, chances are Barry Hill would have been first at the scene.”
Local experts needed to battle bugs
Tuesday 18 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Scholarship opportunity to train up Cook Islands scientists to fight the invasive pests that will thrive in warmer climate.
Facing up to the new normal
Tuesday 18 August 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
If handbags and jewellery were essential accessories in a pre-Covid world, face masks are proving to be the new “must haves” now.
'So grateful for local support'
Tuesday 18 August 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
A Muri-based tourism operator had been contemplating losing staff or reducing operating hours as phase two wage subsidy nears an end on September 30.
Sweet music and cheap delicious kai
Monday 17 August 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
GO LOCAL: Alex and Kevin George’s Foodbox diner in Vaiimanga is the only takeaway on the island that hosts a live band every Wednesday night from 6pm.
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