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From tropical Raro to icy US lakes 'the old-fashioned way'
Friday 12 July 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
The difference could barely be more stark: from the tropical atolls of the Cook Islands, to the Great Lakes on the border of Canada and the US, that ice over in winter.
'We will forever remember you Raro'
Thursday 11 July 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
The two-masted Marconi rigged schooner Argo has stopped by in Rarotonga with 17 students from the US and a crew of seven.
Stink! Curing Raro dogs' Raro worms
Thursday 11 July 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Local
Because Rarotonga is reliant on visiting volunteer vets, sometimes there is nobody on the island qualified to help sick and injured animal. That’s why Te Are Manu is appealing for public help.
Take 'emotion' out of water row
Wednesday 10 July 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Chlorination is the “only way” to keep Rarotonga’s water pipes safe and clean, say two experts.
Training to save lives in the water
Tuesday 9 July 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Local
Deaths and injuries: ‘It’s not a matter of if, but when.’
Asbestos danger for pipe workers
Tuesday 9 July 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Infrastructure agency provided staff with extra safety equipment and danger money, but not specialist supervision.
The amazing story of the shearers from a country with no sheep
Tuesday 9 July 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Far, far from the excitement of the Pacific Games, another Cook Islands team has won unexpected glory.
New Kiwis 'honoured'
Monday 8 July 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
After 17 years of living in the Cook Islands, Halatoa Fua has taken the oath of allegiance to New Zealand alongside a handful of others to receive his citizenship this month.
Security warns of 'crisis' amid new dog attacks
Thursday 4 July 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Concerns are mounting about dogs on Rarotonga, with more reports of dog attacks on tourists and fears that a shooter with an air-rifle is taking matters into his own hands.
New coat of paint brightens centre
Wednesday 3 July 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
A team of Bluesky employees have committed to helping to brighten up the Are Pa Metua to support the elderly in their community.
Animal welfare notice offends former manager
Wednesday 3 July 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
The former manager of the local animal welfare organisation has called a public notice from them “suggestive” and “short-sighted”.
Muri's own winning master chef
Tuesday 2 July 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
At the Muri Night Market, the Pokino family’s garlic prawns are famous – and now we know why.
Ministers' new electric cars
Tuesday 2 July 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The Prime Minister and three senior ministers are driving new electric cars at a cost of $240,000 to the public.
The tuna are biting!
Monday 1 July 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Yellowfin tuna are definitely out there and biting with a striking 73kg beauty landed just last week.
Cleaning rubbish to beat rise in fever
Saturday 29 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
The rise of dengue fever has given new momentum to community clean-up programmes.
From art to engineering, rebirth for Williams
Saturday 29 June 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Former Cultural Development secretary Sonny Williams has taken over an important role with Infrastructure Cook Islands.
Talbot's new call: Keep the money coming
Saturday 29 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
After being back on the island for a week, Creative Trail fundraiser James Talbot is eager to get the ball rolling again.
'He was shot in the back' – grieving owner
Saturday 29 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
There’s community alarm with three dogs shot and more going missing.
Improvements for the Social Centre
Friday 28 June 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Sports and community groups have this week learned about a masterplans to redevelop Nikao Social Centre with improved public facilities, infrastructure and coastal protection.
Police called to stand-off with 'wealthy' club
Friday 28 June 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Local
Takeaways operator says she’s just a young entrepreneur trying to get a start. But she didn’t pay her bills.
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