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'I knew it was crucial that I do my part'
Saturday 21 March 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Fine Tu’itupou Arnold was in Geneva at the start of the month for a Red Cross meeting. Now she has quarantined herself at home to protect her community.
Cook Islander with Covid-19: 'We must take this seriously'
Saturday 21 March 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
In London, body aches, fever and sweats told Luke MacLean-McMahon he had more than just a bad case of the flu.
Q-tips: 'Have plenty to read, watch, and listen to'
Saturday 21 March 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Trevor Pitt returned home last week after attending the Disaster Risk Management and Resilience building conference in Hawaii with Prime Minister Henry Puna. Immediately after landing in Rarotonga, he self-quarantined.
Workers give thanks
Friday 20 March 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Workers representatives have welcomed the decision to protect both local and expat workers in this week’s Covid-19 rescue package.
'We thank them for thinking of our daily living'
Friday 20 March 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
For years they have been vulnerable to inadequate healthcare, low wages, exploitation – but this week, expat workers say they were embraced by Cook Islands people as everyone comes together to combat Covid-19.
School unscathed by floodwaters
Friday 20 March 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Apii Nikao has experienced its worst flooding since the school opened.
The purr-fect travel solution
Friday 20 March 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
When times get tough, you’ve got to be able to improvise.
Rarotonga fuels up island
Tuesday 17 March 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
The fuel tanker Media arrived in the country on Saturday night, on its maiden voyage to Rarotonga.
International pressure for equal rights for gay men
Tuesday 17 March 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Call for all Cook Islanders to voice their support for same-sex law reform in select committee submission.
Cook Islands' first ever Pride Day postponed indefinitely
Monday 16 March 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Local
This month’s Cook Islands Pride Day will not go ahead as a precautionary measure to manage the risk of coronavirus transmission.
Divine intervention
Monday 16 March 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Social distancing was demonstrated at the National Prayer service for the coronavirus Covid-19, with seats placed a metre apart.
Letter-writer paid by public office
Saturday 14 March 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Local
Democratic Party leader Tina Browne says there is no conflict of interest in a prolific political letter-writer being paid $200 by her office, and not declaring it.
Stallholders left out of pocket
Saturday 14 March 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Cook Islands businesses are disappointed by the last minute cancellation of the Pasifika festival.
Clerk's lawyer challenges dismissal
Saturday 14 March 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Support for sacked Clerk of Parliament Tangata Vainerere continues to gain momentum.
Churches pray for protection
Saturday 14 March 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
No singing or touching rules are enforced at some churches, as churchgoers, and health officials team up with God to beat the coronavirus.
Paralytic toxin harms hundreds of dogs, cats
Friday 13 March 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Desexed dogs and cats may be less likely to fall victim to a dangerous toxin caused by eating fish, a study suggests.
UN told: Stay out of our affairs
Friday 13 March 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
There’s a big difference between smacking and beating a child, say some locals.
Infrastructure looks to fix Tupapa flood woes
Thursday 12 March 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Constant flooding in Tupapa could have serious health implications for tamariki and ititangata.
Our flower in space: Tiare and NASA
Thursday 12 March 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
A Cook Islander is leading a United States school team in a project to make future space missions safer.
Church youth camp delayed
Thursday 12 March 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Cook Islands Christian Church youth convention has been postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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