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Pacific rugby team 'sorry' for taking Tangaroa image
Monday 24 August 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Local
A Hawai‘i Pacific professional rugby franchise has stirred up a storm by using Rarotonga’s unique depiction of Tangaroa for its commercial branding.
Young driver 'asleep at the wheel'
Monday 24 August 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Crime
The driver of a rental car and his passenger escaped injury when their vehicle failed to take a bend.
Apii Avarua kids embrace Maori language
Saturday 22 August 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
The children of Apii Avarua will be filmed for a Literacy Week video celebrating the reo Maori.
Kate McKessar: Feral felines – the hunt for our seabirds
Saturday 22 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment
Is it just us? Or are there more stray cats out and about lately?
Fish-feeding 'landscape of fear'
Saturday 22 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment
Research in Aitutaki lagoon could change the way dive and snorkel tour operators entice fish around the world.
Prison a place of respect
Saturday 22 August 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
Minister of Corrective Services George Angene knows what it’s like being locked behind bars away from his family and civilisation.
New rash of chickenpox cases widens
Saturday 22 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health
Cook Islands does not immunise against chickenpox, unlike New Zealand and other countries.
Govt is to amend water bill
Saturday 22 August 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Changes will be made to the To Tatou Vai Authority Bill before it returns to Parliament next month, says Deputy Prime Minister Mark Brown.
High-flier's identity is kept secret
Saturday 22 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
One of the two people involved in an altercation a week ago has been given interim name suppression by the High Court.
World heritage listing sought for Maungaroa
Saturday 22 August 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment
The Government is seeking UNESCO recognition for a 600-year-old village high above Rarotonga, lovingly restored by Highland Paradise family.
Tourism biz must 'hang together'
Friday 21 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy
New Tourism Industry Council president Liana Scott says the road ahead is filled with anxiety, but pulling together is what will get everyone through.
Leaders turn out for Pride
Friday 21 August 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Prime Minister-in-waiting Mark Brown, Lady Tuaine Marsters and several heads of ministry were among a large and distinguished crowd raising funds for the decriminalisation of same-sex relations.
Old pipes burst under new pressure
Friday 21 August 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
Several water leaks in the Takitumu and upper Tupapa areas were reported to To Tatou Vai yesterday.
Govt to respond today on calls for quarantine fees
Friday 21 August 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
Non-essential travellers to Cook Islands should be made to pay for their quarantine on the way here, the Opposition says.
'I AM' gives elder a new lease of life
Friday 21 August 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
I AM signs are being painted over, but their creator says that won’t stop him spreading words of hope.
Into the teeth of the wind
Friday 21 August 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Depending on the weather, Marumaru Atua’s skipper hopes to sail the vaka out of Avarua harbour this weekend, bound for the island of Mangaia for the investiture of Numangatini Ariki.
Rash of chickenpox case
Friday 21 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health
Some children kept home to protect baby siblings, as chickenpox hits Takitumu school.
Tui Dewes named NZ emissary to Cook Islands
Friday 21 August 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Politics
New Zealand has announced its next High Commissioner to Cook Islands will be career diplomat Tui Dewes, after Cook Islands Government agreed last month to her appointment.
Rock'n'roll and drugs (all for a good cause)
Thursday 20 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Since the border had closed, Te Are Manu clinic and its three- and four-legged patients have been surviving with very limited stocks of medications.
Water treatment: 'No one is above the law'
Thursday 20 August 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
Threat of court action by opponents of chemical treatment of water supply.
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