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Help needed to save Raro dogs
Saturday 27 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
With fewer vets and barely any money, Te Are Manu vet clinic needs local help to keep operating.
Puppies bring out the best in kids
Saturday 27 June 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Local
There’s a saying in showbiz, never work with small children or animals.
Delight in the cycle of life
Saturday 27 June 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
The smile on Margaret Makakea’s face said it all when she was presented with her brand new red bicycle at the Creative Centre yesterday.
Rarotonga residents urged to save water now
Friday 26 June 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
The continuing dry spell is causing Rarotonga to run short of water with three of the island’s water intakes running very low.
Humble nun laid to rest
Friday 26 June 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
St Joseph’s Cathedral was filled yesterday morning for Sister Teresa (Selina) Momoyalewan of St Joseph of Cluny.
Stoked and happy with a 226 kg marlin
Thursday 25 June 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Pauro Arnold and Pupuke Robati had planned to head out on Ikurangiy yesterday and catch yellowfin tuna for hungry locals, enough to pay for their fuel bill, then spend the day chasing wahoo.
Water shortage: Every drop counts
Thursday 25 June 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
Due to record increased water usage on Rarotonga, To Tatou Vai has put out a message urging residents to conserve water.
Ponu close to home
Thursday 25 June 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Local
Photographer Charlotte Piho met up with Ponu again this week. Jonathan Milne tells how he was lucky enough to be out in the water with them.
A life of service to God
Wednesday 24 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Sister Teresa Momoyalewa was the epitome of good morals and great leadership.
Patrol resumes amidst illegal activity concerns
Wednesday 24 June 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
There are concerns illegal activity may be going undetected in Cook Islands waters.
Boy's human rights breached in haircut threat, tribunal told
Tuesday 23 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
A human rights tribunal is set to rule on a school’s demand that a 5-year-old boy’s hair be cut, against his family’s Cook Islands tradition.
Trainee minister expelled, but impropriety to girls continued
Saturday 20 June 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Parents complained of repeated peeping and lewd behaviour by Theological College student.
Grace period to get helmets
Friday 19 June 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
Those who have been prevented from buying helmets because there aren’t enough in the country can now breathe a sigh of relief.
Workers to be allowed out of their contracts
Thursday 18 June 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Some leading employers want to release expat workers who wish to return to their home countries, the Prime Minister says.
Puaikura Fire Brigade receives new compressor
Wednesday 17 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Former volunteer fireman of the Puaikura Fire Brigade, Don Beer has replaced an important machinery that was stolen from the fire station a fortnight ago.
Protests against mandatory helmets move to Parliament
Tuesday 16 June 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
For the past month, anti-helmet law protesters have run horn-tooting rallies through town. Yesterday, they took their bikes and their voices to Parliament.
The Cooks tourism is to go green
Tuesday 16 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Sue Fletcher-Vea’s environmental legacy could be a cap on tourist numbers, say friends.
Succulent reef fish support fishers
Monday 15 June 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Local
These are fish one could never eat from the Rarotonga lagoon, without risking poisoning.
Cooks-flagged ships accused of defying Iran trade embargo
Sunday 14 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Two Cook Islands-registered fuel tankers are being investigated under suspicion of smuggling oil out from Iran in defiance of international embargoes.
Fresh is the best
Sunday 14 June 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Garden-fresh vegetables and crops were tenderly packed into 100 kikau baskets and distributed this week to families feeling the strain of providing good wholesome meals on their tables.
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