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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.

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'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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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'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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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Sweet treats and family time

Monday 10 August 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local

Shontae Iro bakes cakes, lamingtons, brownies, sticky dates, banoffee pies and much more for the community – but what’s her personal favourite? Melina Etches finds out.

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Puna in crowded field for top job at Pacific Forum

Monday 10 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local

The battle to lead the Pacific Forum is becoming increasingly fragmented – and that may just give Henry Puna a chance to come through the middle.

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Committee hears expat voices

Monday 10 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local

The Fijian, Philippines and the Indonesian Community have made their oral submissions to the Immigration Select Committee this week.

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Community grieves sporting stalwart

Monday 10 August 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Local

Senior men’s and women’s rugby was cancelled this weekend out of respect for Ngatokorua Ata Piakura, who passed away on Saturday morning.

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The cow-dog of Turangi

Monday 10 August 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Local

Not so long ago, Tina Maoate got a worried phone-call from the old mama across the road at Turangi.

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Floods knock out key water mains

Saturday 8 August 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local

Severe damage to aged water mains up the Avana and Turangi valleys is cited as evidence of the urgent need to switch over to the new network.

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Pride in heritage, 3000km over sea

Saturday 8 August 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local

More than 80,000 Cook Islands Maori call Aotearoa New Zealand home.

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Short-supply bleach and hand sanitisers provided to prisons

Saturday 8 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local

At times the stores have run out of Covid hygiene supplies, but the Red Cross is making sure prison inmates are kept as safe as possible.

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Showing aroa for our elderly

Saturday 8 August 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local

The Punanga Aroa committee is working hard to see their plan for a retirement village come to fruition, but they can’t do it alone and are calling on the community to help.

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