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Thieves move in on lucrative honey biz
Friday 5 June 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Thieves have destroyed a family’s hives in an attempted bee theft.
PM stands strong on helmets
Friday 5 June 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
As helmet opponents gather for a second motorbike rally, Henry Puna acknowledges their views but says safety comes first.
Napa: Too many tears cried for those lost in accidents
Friday 5 June 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
Shadow health minister Selina Napa has looked into the weeping eyes of a mother who lost her only daughter after she was killed in a motorbike accident and felt the terrible anguish and loss.
Border begins to open
Thursday 4 June 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The quarantine-free invitation to Cook Islanders and work permit holders to return home is the first step in bringing back the tourists.
Concerns about clubs over messy weekend
Thursday 4 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Police will review bars’ and nightclubs’ compliance with social distancing requirements, and will refer any concerns to the Liquor Licensing Authority.
Fish galore at yellowfin tuna event
Wednesday 3 June 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Master fisherman Dick Marsters reeled in a whopping aggregate of 266.1kg yellow fin tuna to win the Don Beer Memorial Fishing Tournament held over the long weekend.
Standing firm on helmet law
Wednesday 3 June 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Government mum on protesters’ call to repeal compulsory helmet law.
'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!
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