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'Cook Islands-NZ bubble should be first'
Tuesday 2 June 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Local
Top Queen’s Birthday honour recipient counsels Cook Islands and New Zealand governments: we can reopen borders next month.
'Using maths in real life'
Tuesday 2 June 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Local
Three thousand kilometres of ocean and the Covid travel bans haven’t stopped innovative work teaching “a challenging form of maths” to pupils at Cook Islands primary schools.
Inspiring girls' leadership programme going online
Tuesday 2 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
At high school, Alexia Hilbertidou found herself the only girl in senior technology and physics classes.
'Amazing' support for fire victims
Tuesday 2 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
A week after the house he built burnt to the ground, Papa Teina Ataera Snr is so overwhelmed by the aro’a extended to his family that he can’t finish a thank you without getting choked up.
Quarantine twins reunited with family
Saturday 30 May 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
It was a long, long wait for the Koteka and Hunter families to meet and hug their newest babies, twins Sahara Vaiatea and Arianna Hinanui.
Late burst of people power
Saturday 30 May 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
Hundreds of people get on their bikes in a late bid to convince the government to revoke its new helmet law.
Freshest produce from farm to table
Friday 29 May 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
Food markets are keen to sell local farmers’ produce.
'Be sure' before withdrawing retirement savings
Friday 29 May 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
Most Cook Islanders don’t believe in just packing up and leaving their jobs when they reach retirement age of 60.
'Cherish every moment' – family
Friday 29 May 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
A proud Cook Islander and a man of kindness, who lived to inspire others and make a difference.
Older motorcyclists say 'penalise' young not old
Friday 29 May 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Pulled over by the police at a check point, 55-year-old Turia Taneao said the officer reminded her of the compulsory helmet law that will come into effect in late June.
Avana by night
Friday 29 May 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Local
By day, Danilo Reyes is a fulltime mechanic with Island Car and Bike Hire – but like so many Cook Islanders, his job is only a part of who he is.
Nightclubs set to open again
Thursday 28 May 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Clubs will be allowed to resume normal trading hours from Saturday.
Children all fired up at airport
Thursday 28 May 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Local
Kayla Sadaraka-Eggelton wants to be a firefighter– and yesterday she got her chance!
Covid delivers sweet lesson
Wednesday 27 May 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Want some of those delicious sweet, chocolate, coconut-coated, assorted donuts while you are having your coffee at work?
Fears on steeply-banked new road
Wednesday 27 May 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Infrastructure boss Diane Charlie-Puna stepped in last night after learning of an elderly nurse’s concerns about the safety of the newly-sealed main road.
New era of island shipping
Wednesday 27 May 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
After a tragic past year, Taio Shipping is renewing its commitment to the people of the Pa Enua with a new ship twice the size of its predecessor.
Pride in the community
Tuesday 26 May 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Vaka Pride funds will be put to good use for the community, says Ruaau puna coordinator, Elizabeth Munro.
Gardeners grassed out
Tuesday 26 May 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
The Ministry of Agriculture is encouraging the public to purchase vetiver plants to help cultivate and stabilize the soil on their properties.
'I'd be dead if I hadn't been wearing a helmet'
Tuesday 26 May 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
Paul Lynch is the living proof that it’s not just young drunks and hoons whose lives are saved by helmets.
Ice cream is fresh and fruitful
Tuesday 26 May 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Rarotonga’s newest mobile ice cream trailer cheerfully stands out with its eye-catching artwork and homegrown fruit ice creams.
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