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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.
'A lucky moment'
Monday 17 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Local photographer Toru Nooroa, who was part of a Cook Islands Canoeing Association competition on Saturday, took this magnificent picture of a humpback whale.
Wage subsidy 'must be earned'
Monday 17 August 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
A respected Tupapa grower is calling employees on wage subsidy to do community service, if they don’t have any work left at their resorts.
MP Lazaro laid to rest
Saturday 15 August 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Friends and family remembered Pukapuka/Nassau leader Tekii Lazaro.
'It's okay to be fearful'
Saturday 15 August 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
Leading surgeon Dr John Dunn says it’s understandable that people are fearful after the re-emergence of Covid-19 via community transmission in New Zealand.
Downpours forces water authority to turn on taps of new waterworks
Saturday 15 August 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
To Tatou Vai were presented with two options for the failed Avana and Turangi water intakes - to patch up the old pipes or replace them completely.
Concerns about adopted 'Cook Islanders'
Saturday 15 August 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The definition of a Cook Islander was among some of the “sensitive” issues raised during the Immigration Bill select committee meetings in the Pa Enua.
New drive to keep our pepe safe on motorbikes
Friday 14 August 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
Tereora College’s year 13 business class students have been working hard on their business plans and products throughout the year with their mentors from businesses around the country.
Tokoroa comes together
Friday 14 August 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
Two confirmed and up to five probable Covid cases in Tokoroa have Pacific people rallying together to support their close knit community.
'Keeping the island safe'
Friday 14 August 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Local
When the Tavioni-Bamber family returned home to Cook Islands last week, they quickly realised they should voluntarily self-isolate.
Papa Terangi passes, leaving 68 offspring
Thursday 13 August 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Ninety-year-old papa taught hard work and respect to the young people of the village.
Judge of distinction and mana' is hailed
Thursday 13 August 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Local
Judge Kenneth Heta Hingston had a “formidable mind and intrinsic grasp of Cook Islands land law,” says a lawyer who often appeared before him.
Letting their voices be heard
Wednesday 12 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Local youths to debate on national issues in Māori language.
Auditorium renovations start
Tuesday 11 August 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The $1.6 million renovation of the National Auditorium will keep the venue closed for the remainder of 2020.
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