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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.
A wheely good cause
Friday 26 July 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Local
This is Ashtonn Fisher. He’s 18-months-old and he’s sitting pretty in one of four new wheelchairs donated to Rarotonga Hospital.
Police ready as excitement mounts for Te Maeva Nui
Thursday 25 July 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Police promise they will keep traffic flowing tomorrow with diversions and control point officers, ensuring hundreds of excited fans can see the parade launching Te Maeva Nui celebrations.
Making her art the real priority
Wednesday 24 July 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Opposition leader Tina Browne has nailed her colours to the Kuki Airani mast.
Ketch of the day
Friday 19 July 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Local
Traffic ground to a halt throughout Avarua yesterday, as a 16-metre Formosa ketch made its way slowly through town.
Banking on the community
Wednesday 17 July 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
The town centre now has clean bright barbeque tables for people to use, courtesy of Bank South Pacific (BSP).
Back home with a vision to deliver
Wednesday 17 July 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Tanga Morris returned to the Cook Islands with a vision to give back to her homeland and to put to use what she has learnt from abroad.
Freedom from hunger and thirst
Wednesday 17 July 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Local
Local photographer Melanie Cooper has sparked concern and outrage after this weekend posting pictures of a bull tangled with a tree stump, which she said was left without food and water for three days.
Bull couldn't eat or drink for three days
Monday 15 July 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Local
There is mounting support for local photographer Melanie Cooper, after she cut free a bull whose owner had left it tangled up in a rope on her property for three days.
Brigade's message of hope
Monday 15 July 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
In many places around the world, being a girl is challenging, but there is always hope.
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