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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.
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.
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.
'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.
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