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Red Cross elects first Islander
Thursday 12 December 2019 | Written by Moana Makapelu Lee | Published in Local
First Pacific person on leadership commission promises ‘courage’.
Taking food inspiration, from the air, land and sea
Thursday 12 December 2019 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
They look different, they cook different, they took different paths to get where they are today – but new food-writers for Cook Islands News agree on one thing: they want people to think about the food they’re serving their families.
Secretary picks up the call
Wednesday 11 December 2019 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
Secretary of Justice Tamatoa Jonassen has answered the call of Cook Islanders frustrated by issues with the Ministry of Justice’s phone lines.
Festival staff unpaid for 5 years
Wednesday 11 December 2019 | Written by Moana Makapelu Lee | Published in Local
Te Maeva Nui is the highlight of the cultural calendar – but its security officers and kitchen workers are owed tens of thousands of dollars in unpaid wages.
Temata's family tells of sense of morality, human justice and dogged determination
Tuesday 10 December 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Local
Funeral for New Zealand High Commissioner this week, followed by a final memorial service in Cook Islands.
Free kids' movie for Christmas!
Tuesday 10 December 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
The Tropical Christmas business community has banded together to bring extra joy, sparkle and island spirit back into the festive period.
Protesters deliver water petition
Tuesday 10 December 2019 | Published in Local
More than 1500 signatures opposing government’s chlorinated water project were delivered to Parliament yesterday. If approved, the petition will be tabled by Democratic Party MP Selina Napa.
Ring, ring ... locals call for answers
Tuesday 10 December 2019 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
Kia orana, is there anybody home at the Cook Islands Ministry of Justice?
NZ leader granted entry
Monday 9 December 2019 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
Combined effort see Cook Islands overturn entry refusal decision.
For god and country
Monday 9 December 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Tributes have continued to flow for “clever, inspirational, and courageous” New Zealand diplomatic Tessa Temata.
Water authorities agree to sign-off for chlorination
Saturday 7 December 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Local
Government will apply for an environmental impact assessment for the long term disinfection of Rarotonga’s water supply, expected to be with chlorine.
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.
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