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Te Nukanuka o taku Ingo
Friday 10 July 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Born on the island of Mangaia, Aureo Tuaputa was taught the mire dance when she was a child at school.
Poisoned dogs fed on rotting goat carcasses – Agriculture
Friday 10 July 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
The Ministry of Agriculture says the chances of dogs or any other animals being poisoned by Paraquat is minimal.
Putting for Pride
Friday 10 July 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Local
Te Tiare is swinging back into action with a fun day out for supporters of the Pride Cook Islands campaign, featuring social golf, food, live music and a rainbow-themed dress code.
Justice repair works continue
Thursday 9 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Refurbishment around the Ministry of Justice building will continue until September.
Six dogs poisoned by Paraquat – vet
Thursday 9 July 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
Rarotonga vet calls for ban on lethal herbicide.
Tumu karakia Base of the pe'e
Thursday 9 July 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Epetoma no te Reo Maori / Maori Language Week Te akatangianga (the delivery of the sound) is extremely important in the presentation of a pe‘e (the call of our traditional chants).
A year for Marsters House
Wednesday 8 July 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
On July 8 last year, for the first time, the five known lines of Williams Marsters gathered together for the opening of Marsters House.
Place of love for elderly in need
Monday 6 July 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
Punanga Aroa – Place of Love was born out of the desire to bring light to the plight of vulnerable and forgotten elderly members of the community.
Two strikes but not out for petition
Saturday 4 July 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
Te Vai Ora Maori water lobby group does not accept the Speaker’s decision to reject their petition.
Pipe gushes despite pleas
Saturday 4 July 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
A large high-pressure water pipe has burst at the Turangi intake road and is being held together by tyre tubes to limit the spill.
Puna clinics form basis for new health provision
Saturday 4 July 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
Te Marae Ora is working closely with the 10 puna on Rarotonga to turn them from Disaster Risk Management centres into health clinics.
Vet clinic pleads for people's help
Saturday 4 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Te Are Manu is unable to provide services for the Pa Enua until they receive some sponsorship and have more vets at the clinic.
Our children in danger
Thursday 2 July 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Minister asks: We are a Christian nation, so why do our children suffer such violence?
The island with no bank branch is a 'guiding light' for all
Wednesday 1 July 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Palmerston is leading the Pa Enua in creating an almost cashless society.
'Report it to police'
Wednesday 1 July 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
CM Contractors took the savings of Emerar Crummer, 93, and her daughter but never finished building their home. Now, boss Sam Capper is facing drugs charges in New Zealand – and his parents have disowned him.
Dr Koekoe Mokotupu laid to rest
Tuesday 30 June 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Renowned doctor was remembered for his commitment to his family, his faith and his medical profession.
Maritime pays tribute to seafarers
Monday 29 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Seafarers are essential workers and about 1.2million of them are at sea during this Covid-19 pandemic.
Pilots wear masks and overalls on stopovers
Monday 29 June 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Covid-19 affected the ability of the local fisheries inspectors and observers from travelling to various ports to crackdown illegal fishing.
Ciguatera toxin strikes again
Monday 29 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Te Are Manu Vet Clinic are receiving a large number of fish poisoning cases due to the increased number of reef fish being consumed on the island.
Fire truck damaged
Saturday 27 June 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
A Teimorimotia fire truck at the Takitumu fire rescue station was damaged when called out to attend a hill side fire at Tupapa.
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