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Australian school files court challenge against 5-year-old boy to force hair-cut
Tuesday 11 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Culture
School’s persistent legal attempt to force a small boy’s hair to be cut shows ‘arrogance’, says local Cook Islands leader.
Longer wage subsidy tipped
Tuesday 11 August 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
With the prospect of the return of tourists fading into the distance, government looks set to extend the wage subsidy this weekend.
Apii Nikao fundraiser for Ma'uke trip
Tuesday 11 August 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
Soap suds and laughter made Avatiu harbour sparkle, as Apii Nikao’s energetic Year 8 students raised funds for a trip to Ma‘uke.
Sweet treats and family time
Monday 10 August 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Shontae Iro bakes cakes, lamingtons, brownies, sticky dates, banoffee pies and much more for the community – but what’s her personal favourite? Melina Etches finds out.
Puna in crowded field for top job at Pacific Forum
Monday 10 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
The battle to lead the Pacific Forum is becoming increasingly fragmented – and that may just give Henry Puna a chance to come through the middle.
Committee hears expat voices
Monday 10 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
The Fijian, Philippines and the Indonesian Community have made their oral submissions to the Immigration Select Committee this week.
Community grieves sporting stalwart
Monday 10 August 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Local
Senior men’s and women’s rugby was cancelled this weekend out of respect for Ngatokorua Ata Piakura, who passed away on Saturday morning.
The cow-dog of Turangi
Monday 10 August 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Local
Not so long ago, Tina Maoate got a worried phone-call from the old mama across the road at Turangi.
Drink-drive crash chaos
Monday 10 August 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Crime
Police were cleaning up the mess after two drink-drive crashes this weekend.
Cooks look forward to welcoming NZ visitors, but delay 'disheartening'
Monday 10 August 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Politics
* New Zealand sending officials to Raro this week to plan air-bridge* Prime Minister Puna upbeat about Cooks’ readiness for tourists* But tourism industry ‘disheartened’ at the continued delays
NZ officials to arrive in Raro this week to plan border opening
Monday 10 August 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Politics
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced her officials will be on the ground in Rarotonga within 10 days to make a plan to reopen the borders.
Cook Islands travel bubble update expected today
Sunday 9 August 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Politics
The possibility of a travel bubble with the Cook Islands is on the New Zealand Cabinet agenda today.
Our environment through the lens of youth
Saturday 8 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment
Hereiti File and Charlene Akaruru tells how the photos their school class are shooting will help inspire others to become more conscious of our environment.
Miss Cook Islands NZ: Language is part of who we are
Saturday 8 August 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Culture
Miss Cook Islands New Zealand Terito Story says knowing her language is about connection to her culture, ancestors and homeland.
Taking health to the village
Saturday 8 August 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health
In one respect, Covid-19 has been a good thing because it has sped the creation of 10 district health clinics.
Romantic dream to reinvent Orient Express of the Pacific
Saturday 8 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy
Plans for an island-hopping coral route evoke nostalgia.
Floods knock out key water mains
Saturday 8 August 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
Severe damage to aged water mains up the Avana and Turangi valleys is cited as evidence of the urgent need to switch over to the new network.
Pride in heritage, 3000km over sea
Saturday 8 August 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
More than 80,000 Cook Islands Maori call Aotearoa New Zealand home.
Short-supply bleach and hand sanitisers provided to prisons
Saturday 8 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
At times the stores have run out of Covid hygiene supplies, but the Red Cross is making sure prison inmates are kept as safe as possible.
Showing aroa for our elderly
Saturday 8 August 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
The Punanga Aroa committee is working hard to see their plan for a retirement village come to fruition, but they can’t do it alone and are calling on the community to help.
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