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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.
United Nations seeks smacking ban in Cook Islands
Thursday 12 March 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
Ban on physical discipline of children recommended, after United Nations investigation into treatment of children in Cook Islands.
National Children policy coordinator position- Vacant
Thursday 12 March 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
The position for the coordinator of national children policy for the Ministry of Internal Affairs is still vacant.
Be confident in your skin'
Tuesday 10 March 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Thirty women of all shapes and sizes celebrated International Women’s day and posed in bikinis to convey the message to others to be confident in their own skin.
Diver tells of drama
Tuesday 10 March 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
A Canadian woman was trapped under the dive boat Moerangi when it capsized. A tourist onboard the dive boat has thanked the captain and her crew for keeping him and eight other divers safe.
Fishermen hit water for comp
Tuesday 10 March 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
More than 20 boats and 40 anglers, including 10 from Mauke, have registered for the richest fishing contest in Cook Islands history.
Public is warned to not stigmatise foreign faces
Tuesday 10 March 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
A primary school pupil is being bullied because she’s part-Chinese and told she has coronavirus.
Speaker defends sacking of Parliament's Clerk
Tuesday 10 March 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Supporters have challenged the dismissal of the Clerk of Parliament.
'Special measures' for women needed
Monday 9 March 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Local
Cook Islanders celebrated equity and equality in its different shapes and sizes this weekend, at a celebration of International Women’s Day.
Boat capsizes, 12 left in water
Monday 9 March 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Local
Crew and tourists floated in the ocean for nearly an hour yesterday, after the 8½-metre dive boat Moerangi overturned on Rarotonga’s north coast.
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