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'No more hiding'
Tuesday 12 November 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Janette Olliver no longer feels the need to hide her sexuality from others.
Heartfelt plea from first lady
Tuesday 12 November 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Lady Tuaine Marsters offers a powerful voice for equal rights as select committee reconsiders same-sex crime.
'We can't wait around for other people to speak'
Tuesday 12 November 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Ruta Tangiiau Mavé has a lot to say, and she wants to be heard through her new column in the Cook Islands News.
Market watch: Punanga Nui Market
Monday 11 November 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
With a variety of meals to choose from at the Punanga Nui night market, Sweet AZ rocky road pies would be a sweet tooth desert delight.
Jaime makes innovator Short-list
Monday 11 November 2019 | Published in Local
Cook Islands’ young director of waste and sanitation has been named as a leading innovator on a ‘top 40 under 40 list’.
67yo returns to find mother's grave on uninhabited island
Monday 11 November 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Local
When Charlie Quarter was a six-year-old living among the copra plantations of Manuae, the boat would come only once every four months.
Man's mission to desex and assist island's cats
Friday 8 November 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
The nursery rhyme tells of the seven wives with seven cats – but Date Hideki has gone one better.
PM: Same-sex ban must comply with Constitution
Friday 8 November 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Criminalising same-sex relationships may clash with the Constitution, the Prime Minister acknowledges.
Families out of pocket as builder declared insolvent
Friday 8 November 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Local
Company’s lawyer questions whether there will be much left for unsecured creditors. Anneka Brown investigates.
Inspiring farewell for man and dog
Thursday 7 November 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Bear the dog climbed into the van, so excited was he to bid farewell to his dying owner.
Violence no laughing matter
Thursday 7 November 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Comedian Tofiga Fepulea’i plays his most serious role this month – a starring role in Cook Islands’ White Ribbon campaign.
Grieving dog owner warns others to keep their dog safe
Wednesday 6 November 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
A dog owner is raising new concerns about poisoning, after the deaths of three more dogs.
'How many deaths will it take?'
Wednesday 6 November 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Local
A fifth motorcyclist death this year is driving new promises to make helmets compulsory.
Minister asks for pesticide alternatives
Tuesday 5 November 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
The SPCA is calling for education for dog owners and for planters using pesticide pellets, to prevent accidental poisoning.
If life gives you lemons …
Tuesday 5 November 2019 | Published in Local
Lewis Tutai and his sister picked a bunch of 13 lemons from his dad’s farm yesterday – and his grin says it all.
Runaway developer's firm faces claims
Tuesday 5 November 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Local
CM Contracting Ltd ‘giving building industry a bad name’.
35yo dies in road crash
Monday 4 November 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
A man died as a result of the injuries he sustained when his motorcycle crashed into a party bus on Friday night.
'A horrible way to end nine years'
Saturday 2 November 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Local
There are fears for the future of the Just Play children’s programme, after the unjustified dismissal of its renowned leader.
Backdown on same-sex law reform
Saturday 2 November 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Criminal ban on sex between men is to be retained – and extended to women.
Coming together 'like a tivaivai'
Friday 1 November 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Local
Gallery Tavioni is set to exhibit a colourful mural inspired by Cook Islands motifs and tivaivai taore designs.
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