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Roadworks progress around Rarotonga
Monday 25 May 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
If there is one good thing to come out of the Covid-19 crisis, it’s the ability to make progress on a number of infrastructure projects around Rarotonga while keeping workers in paid employment.
'I would hate for a little child to be the next victim'
Saturday 23 May 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
Wendy Tuara is calling for dog owners to take responsibility, after her pet cat was mauled to death.
'I heard a loud bang and woke up'
Saturday 23 May 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Local
Papa Teina Ataera Snr built his home 60 years ago for his new wife, the late Rangi Wichman. On Thursday afternoon, it burnt to the ground.
Rallying call against helmets
Saturday 23 May 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
A Rarotonga resident plans a motorbike rally to protest against the new law requiring all motorcyclists to wear helmets.
Friends donate $20,000 for sick teacher
Saturday 23 May 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Local
The family of Rarotonga teacher Grace Archer has set up a fundraising page to help support her recovery.
45 minute fight: Massive catch marks milestone
Saturday 23 May 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
Gordon Heather got an extra special present for his 30th birthday – a 262kg blue marlin.
'Exciting to finally be going home'
Saturday 23 May 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Krissy Lewis enjoyed the last of the afternoon sunshine at the Edgewater Resort yesterday. This morning, she’s going home.
What becomes of the broken-hearted Raro dog?
Wednesday 20 May 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Local
At 60kg, big tongue-lolling Onion is not typical of the world-famous small, stumpy Raro dog. But very little is typical now as Cook Islands’ long white beaches empty of tourists and their friendly companions.
Tajiya's 'Move with Me' campaign
Wednesday 20 May 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
When one door closes, another opens, says Miss World Oceania Tajiya Sahay.
No alcohol delivery, says police
Wednesday 20 May 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Police say those consuming alcohol at the quarantine facility should keep their behaviour under control.
Tents for prison
Wednesday 20 May 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
When Arorangi Prison went into lockdown because of the threat of Covid-19, the co-operation of inmates and their families was praised by Minister of Corrections George Angene and Superintendent Teariki Purua.
Ngapoko Ben Goldie: a trustworthy friend
Tuesday 19 May 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Ngapoko Ben Goldie’s life will be celebrated at the Game Fishing Club this afternoon.
Papa Jack rescues kitten
Tuesday 19 May 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Local
Papa Jack has climbed hundreds of coconut trees – back on Nassau, it was to get coconuts. More recently on Raro, the champion climber who works for Koka Lagoon Cruises has become a star with the tourists; his name appears in dozens of travel stories in international media.
Cook Islanders around the world anxious to return
Tuesday 19 May 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
Students, workers and returning Cook Islanders from around the world plead for better information.
Fishing Club reopens: 'We had a lot of catching up'
Tuesday 19 May 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Cook Islands Fishing Club members were glad to finally catch up over a few cold ones over the weekend.
The unlikely animal angel
Monday 18 May 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Local
With medical supplies for Te Are Manu vets held up in Sydney, the clinic needs all the help it can get.
'Island Boy' celebrated on UN World Book Day
Monday 18 May 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
There’s that saying, you can take the boy out of the island, but you can’t take the island out of the boy.
Jack-of-all-trades provides smart solution for hospital
Monday 18 May 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Stuart Henry is a jack-of-all-trades. The operator of Cruise Cook Islands is also a self-taught builder – and quite an innovator.
Edgewater quarantine security is challenged
Monday 18 May 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Local
Government is asked to give private companies a foot up, rather than taking police off their core duties.
Wheeler dealers on loose
Saturday 16 May 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Secondhand motorbike buyers are being warned of fraudsters on the loose in Rarotonga.
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