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Cook Islands men stand up, loud and proud
Thursday 21 November 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Cook Islands men roared out of Avarua yesterday in the country’s first White Ribbon Big Bike Rally, speaking out to prevent violence against women.
Development cooperation from Aussies
Thursday 21 November 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Prime Minister Scott Morrison holds out hope of continued development aid in Canberra meeting.
Motu owners may ask fee for lagoon cruises access
Thursday 21 November 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
A Land Court decision has implications for tourism operators.
Nikao community gets taken for a ride … on mowers!
Wednesday 20 November 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
The Nikao Fishers and Growers Association are pleased to have received outdoor gardening equipment for their community cleaning project.
Water supply cuts anger families
Wednesday 20 November 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Local
To Tatou Vai authority warns upset residents of new supply cuts.
Builders' final dash to complete Parliament's Chamber for MPs
Tuesday 19 November 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
It looks like a shell, but the project managers are confident they will have a roof and furnishings ready for lawmakers to take their seats next month.
Volunteer cops left powerless to stop drivers
Tuesday 19 November 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Supporters say a life could have been saved this weekend, if Police restored warrants to voluntary constables to resume their checkpoints.
Road crash claims yet another life
Monday 18 November 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Road death toll now stands at six after a man died in a motorcycle crash at the weekend.
Remedial work causes loss of water supply
Monday 18 November 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Local company Landholdings Limited has started construction work to improve the resilience of the public water supply ring main.
Palace to undergo repairs and restoration work
Monday 18 November 2019 | Published in Local
The Palace at Taputapuatea will undergo much needed repair and restoration work in the near future.
Razed to the ground
Monday 18 November 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
A midday blaze on Saturday completely destroyed a house at Ooa in Upper Tupapa.
Hopes pinned on Constitution to sway committee
Saturday 16 November 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Local
There is an increasing weight of expert opinion warning that reinstating a criminal ban on same-sex relations would breach the human rights protections of the Cook Islands Constitution.
Moeka'a and Ra'ea reunions
Friday 15 November 2019 | Published in Local
Sisters Castella Terita, left, Taputurangi-O-Tangaroa and Kapuvai-O-Anautoa with copies of a book on their great-grandfather, Rangitukua, launched at the Moeka’a ‘Ingatu reunion in Sydney, Australia.
Purple worn in memory
Friday 15 November 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
The headstone of long-serving Cook Islands Girls’ Brigade commissioner Moekopu Vogel was unveiled at the weekend.
Now for the fun bit …
Friday 15 November 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Prime Minister Henry Puna will be attending Te Maeva Nui celebrations in Melbourne, Australia today. Last night Puna, his wife Akaiti and senior government officials were scheduled to attend the opening dinner of the festival.
Getting a taste of Cook Islands' newest family-friendly nightlife
Thursday 14 November 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
First Muri, then Tupapa, now Punanga Nui. The global popularity of night markets is catching on here. The newest night market is on in town tonight.
No home by the sea
Thursday 14 November 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Local
Tourism is a critical part of the Cook Islands economy but not everyone feels they benefit directly from the ever-growing industry.
Columnist 'fair and balanced'
Thursday 14 November 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Local
As a girl, the importance of community service was instilled in Jaewynn McKay.
Bridge rebuild comes too late to save homes
Thursday 14 November 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Local
Families and business owners are angry that they were flooded out while waiting for government to find money to rebuild the dangerous Avatiu bridge. Coverage by Anneka Brown and Melina Etches.
Prime Minister marks Remembrance Day
Wednesday 13 November 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Prime Minister Henry Puna arrived in Canberra in time to lay a wreath and mark Remembrance Day in Australia this week.
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