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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.
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.
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