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'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.
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.
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