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Fire truck damaged
Saturday 27 June 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
A Teimorimotia fire truck at the Takitumu fire rescue station was damaged when called out to attend a hill side fire at Tupapa.
Delay on news reporter ruling
Saturday 27 June 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Politics
Speaker of the House Niki Rattle will determine next week whether a Cook Islands News article was incorrect and unfair and if the newspaper’s political editor will be barred from Parliament.
Help needed to save Raro dogs
Saturday 27 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
With fewer vets and barely any money, Te Are Manu vet clinic needs local help to keep operating.
An Ariki of the 21st Century
Saturday 27 June 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Culture
Pa Tepaeru Upokotini Taiteariki Marie Ariki tells how her time as paramount chief of Vaka Takitumu has had its fair share of ups and downs.
Puppies bring out the best in kids
Saturday 27 June 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Local
There’s a saying in showbiz, never work with small children or animals.
Delight in the cycle of life
Saturday 27 June 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
The smile on Margaret Makakea’s face said it all when she was presented with her brand new red bicycle at the Creative Centre yesterday.
Fixing a 'hidden tragedy'
Saturday 27 June 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Culture
Pa Ariki gifts land to make retirement home dreams come true.
Rarotonga guests keep Aitutaki tourism afloat
Friday 26 June 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
Public servants are ‘spreading the love’ around the resort island’s restaurants and tours.
Mayor faces inquiry, as well as five electoral challengers
Friday 26 June 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Outer Islands
The mayor of the country’s resort island Aitutaki faces an official probe into his affairs.
'Calamitous effects' of three store arsons
Friday 26 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Arsonist David Tonorio’s appeal against his conviction and sentencing has been dismissed by the Court of Appeal.
Celebration with royal proportions
Friday 26 June 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Culture
Thirty years ago, Pa Marie Tepaeru Tariki Upokotini Ariki took her place as the paramount chief of Vaka Takitumu – a title she inherited from her mother Pa Tepaeru Terito Ariki.
Rarotonga residents urged to save water now
Friday 26 June 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
The continuing dry spell is causing Rarotonga to run short of water with three of the island’s water intakes running very low.
Humble nun laid to rest
Friday 26 June 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
St Joseph’s Cathedral was filled yesterday morning for Sister Teresa (Selina) Momoyalewan of St Joseph of Cluny.
Cooks MPs 'shooting the messenger' – Pacific media groups
Friday 26 June 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Politics
Pacific media freedom groups have appealed to Cook Islands Parliament to step back from its attempt to ban a Cook Islands News journalist.
Stoked and happy with a 226 kg marlin
Thursday 25 June 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Pauro Arnold and Pupuke Robati had planned to head out on Ikurangiy yesterday and catch yellowfin tuna for hungry locals, enough to pay for their fuel bill, then spend the day chasing wahoo.
Submissions on mining the seabed close
Thursday 25 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment
Pacific churches voice opposition to seabed mining.
Water shortage: Every drop counts
Thursday 25 June 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
Due to record increased water usage on Rarotonga, To Tatou Vai has put out a message urging residents to conserve water.
Ponu close to home
Thursday 25 June 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Local
Photographer Charlotte Piho met up with Ponu again this week. Jonathan Milne tells how he was lucky enough to be out in the water with them.
Turning on the taps
Thursday 25 June 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Economy
Authorities acknowledge they need to be as transparent as the water they plan to pipe into people’s homes in Rarotonga.
Cooks receive Covid-19 grant from Japan
Thursday 25 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy
A grant of approximately $1.3m intended to assist the country for Covid-19 preparedness and the procurement of medical equipment for Rarotonga Hospital has been provided by the Embassy of Japan.
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