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Minister: 'We're not stupid'
Thursday 15 August 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Corrective Services Minister George Angene believes hard drugs are being brought into the country by sea.
Stoic in the ruins
Monday 12 August 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Local
WHAT do you get when you combine one of the Cook Islands leading writers with a renowned painter?
Creative Trail $28,000 walk
Friday 9 August 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
The Creative Trail Feb 2019 Givealittle page has officially closed and hiker James Talbot and his team have raised nearly $28,000.
Mast-er stroke: AM radio station turned off
Friday 9 August 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Engineer Esben Torget climbed 30 metres up Matavera’s rusty AM radio mast yesterday, in a nerve-wracking survey before beginning the project to dismantle it.
A final farewell for Bishop O'Connell
Thursday 8 August 2019 | Published in Local
The former bishop of Rarotonga, Stuart O’Connell, passed away in Auckland on Friday at the Little Sisters of the Poor, St Joseph’s Home, Herne Bay. He had been ill with cancer for some time.
Detained man's children appeal for his release
Thursday 8 August 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Local
Tannielle McHugh, daughter of detained Edward McHugh, says she feels helpless and all she can do is spread the word of her father’s unique case.
Dogs put down due to attacks
Thursday 8 August 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Four dogs have been put down near Manuia Beach in Arorangi.
Dinner with Auckland mayoral candidate
Wednesday 7 August 2019 | Published in Local
The race for the Auckland mayoralty is getting it’s biggest shakeup ever this year, and you have a one off-chance to sit down with, and hear from, the person who’s doing that shaking, at Coastal Kitchen this evening.
Former mayor, teacher make honours list
Wednesday 7 August 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Two long-serving outer island public servants have been recognised in the Queen’s birthday honours for their services to the community.
Aunty Ake honoured for public services
Tuesday 6 August 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Ake Te Ariki Lewis dedicated much of her life to teaching and is well-known as a human rights advocate and community leader.
A mast-erplan
Saturday 3 August 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Local
Construction company Raroweld has been commissioned to dismantle the Matavera Mast.
Public servant receives weighty honour
Saturday 3 August 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Unakea Kauvai has carried enormous weight on his shoulders, in every role from treasurer of St Joseph's Cathedral Parish to chairman of the Airport Authority – but the greatest weight he carries is in a lesser-known capacity.
Barge reaches Bahamas
Friday 2 August 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
The former Cook Islands barge once named Layar Mas is now docket at the Nassau port, in the Bahamas.
Who to hate, who to love?
Thursday 1 August 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Driven by his family’s concern about political and land matters, a young man was yesterday admitted as a barrister of the High Court of the Cook Islands.
Pressure for water quotas as shortage threatens
Thursday 1 August 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Authorities are pleading with Rarotonga residents to conserve their water, under threat of a water shortage.
Special memories sailing into Raro
Monday 29 July 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Local
Steering his super-yacht into her home port Avarua, popular and controversial TV host Paul Henry explains why the Cook Islands flag is one of the best in the world to sail under.
Growing calls for an animal welfare law
Monday 29 July 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Local
Without legislative powers it’s very difficult to try and help the animals in the Cooks, says outgoing SPCA manager Tony Jamieson.
Henry Puna celebrates the big 70
Monday 29 July 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Local
The Prime Minister is celebrating his 70th birthday today in true Cooks style, enjoying it with his family – and making it last.
A honeymoon miracle
Saturday 27 July 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Local
A local diver has saved a couple’s honeymoon – and quite possibly their marriage!
Last chance: Fundraiser extension
Friday 26 July 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
The creative trail fundraiser for Rarotonga’s Creative Centre has been extended for another week.
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