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Cook Islands stops NZ leader because of gang connections
Saturday 7 December 2019 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
Eugene Ryder is respected enough to be appointed by the New Zealand government to assist a Royal Commission and the child welfare ministry Oranga Tamariki – but last night he was barred from entering Cook Islands.
New court bid to stop chemicals in water
Friday 6 December 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Local
Leaders and landowners from six parts of Rarotonga have filed a court application to stop the proposed trial of poly-aluminium chloride to clean the water supply, and the use of chlorine to “shock dose” new pipes.
UN tells MPs of responsibility to repeal same-sex crime law
Thursday 5 December 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Local
MPs ask for help to understand issues of criminalisation of same-sex relations.
Godspeed as Marumaru Atua voyages to Aitutaki
Thursday 5 December 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Eileen and Ashleigh Chaloner donated pumpkins to Vaka Marumaru Atua for its voyage to Aitutaki this morning – among the many wellwishers as the vaka sets out on its furthest voyage north since its fire.
Disability council seeks inclusivity
Wednesday 4 December 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
The government has been urged to include people with disability in making decisions that may impact their lives.
Police chief receives master's degree
Wednesday 4 December 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
The Commissioner of Police Maara Tetava officially received his master’s degree in business administration from the University of the South Pacific in Fiji this week.
Gary died doing what he loved
Wednesday 4 December 2019 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
Gary Donison had a zest and passion for life that was infectious. His wife Leslie sat down with Katrina Tanirau to remember the man she called her “big teddy bear” and soul mate.
Catholic Father Damian Marinus, 90, is laid to rest
Tuesday 3 December 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Bishop Paul Donoghue and Father Fred Kaina lead the procession for Father Damian Marinus through Avarua towards the burial ground at the old cathedral at Nukutere College.
Canadian executive dies while diving
Tuesday 3 December 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Aitutaki locals and visitors come together to support each other, report Rashneel Kumar and Katrina Tanirau.
Father Damian Marinus, 90, remembered at memorial
Monday 2 December 2019 | Published in Local
The Catholic Church announces the death of Fr Damian Marinus, who died on November 28 at St Mary’s Parish in Arorangi.
Contractors in hock to NZ finance firms
Monday 2 December 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Local
Troubled builders run up New Zealand debts as well, adding to local families’ concerns.
Lending a hand to God
Monday 2 December 2019 | Published in Local
The first day of Christmas might be just over three weeks away, but the spirit of Christmas was in full force in the Are Pua Gateway Church.
Master plan' for refreshing
Monday 2 December 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Growers develop audacious plan to rejuvenate industry – but they need government backing to find land and labour.
Men turn Round Raro Relay into a parade
Saturday 30 November 2019 | Published in Local
Harvie Allison and Shanta Henderson follow the Vaka Eiva paddlers 36 long kilometres around Raro – but one team is hard to keep up with.
Sahay sad for terror victims
Saturday 30 November 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The worried Cook Islands beauty queen was secured with other Miss World contestants during the nearby London terror attack.
Govt turns on filtered water to homes
Saturday 30 November 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Local
Te Mato Vai plans to switch on the first of its new water intakes on Monday.
House calls for elderly
Saturday 30 November 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Pets with pensioners will be in for a treat this Christmas with free mobile health checks offered by Te Are Manu veterinary clinic.
'Becoming a pilot is a passion'
Friday 29 November 2019 | Published in Local
As a schoolboy, Peter Teiti saw two Air Raro pilots in their uniforms, and that was it, he knew what he wanted to do. Isabel Shepherd reports from Aitutaki.
Govt enters talks about a settlement for prison boss
Friday 29 November 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The Justice Ministry is willing to discuss terms around the dismissal of Arorangi Prison head Henry Heather, says his lawyer Norman George.
Father-of-two dies from infection caught playing sports in Thailand
Friday 29 November 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The Mitiaro man rebuilt his life after being paralysed in a Cook Islands bike crash; this week his family were mourning his unexpected death. Rashneel Kumar and NZ Herald report.
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