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'Using maths in real life'
Tuesday 2 June 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Local
Three thousand kilometres of ocean and the Covid travel bans haven’t stopped innovative work teaching “a challenging form of maths” to pupils at Cook Islands primary schools.
Inspiring girls' leadership programme going online
Tuesday 2 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
At high school, Alexia Hilbertidou found herself the only girl in senior technology and physics classes.
'We need tourists, not aid'
Tuesday 2 June 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Economy
Pressure is mounting for the New Zealand government to make a Pacific bubble a priority along with – or ahead of – opening its borders with Australia.
'Amazing' support for fire victims
Tuesday 2 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
A week after the house he built burnt to the ground, Papa Teina Ataera Snr is so overwhelmed by the aro’a extended to his family that he can’t finish a thank you without getting choked up.
Covid cover is jeopardised by lax employers
Tuesday 2 June 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
The Super Fund is in talks with government to crack down on employers defaulting on their contributions and premiums.
Dengue: Alternatives to pesticide spraying
Saturday 30 May 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment
The escalation of Operation Namu to rid the country of dengue is something we are very grateful for. The commitment shown by Te Marae Ora could mean an end to the current dengue season; reported cases are significantly down.
Resort offers new perspective on art
Saturday 30 May 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
A top resort opened its doors this week to art students from the nearby school.
Covid-19 tests leaked
Saturday 30 May 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
A number of Cook Islanders have been released from quarantine even though their Covid-19 tests were botched.
Quarantine twins reunited with family
Saturday 30 May 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
It was a long, long wait for the Koteka and Hunter families to meet and hug their newest babies, twins Sahara Vaiatea and Arianna Hinanui.
Late burst of people power
Saturday 30 May 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
Hundreds of people get on their bikes in a late bid to convince the government to revoke its new helmet law.
$100 saving off monthly power bill
Saturday 30 May 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
Household will receive a $100 monthly discount on their electricity, for the next three months.
Freshest produce from farm to table
Friday 29 May 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
Food markets are keen to sell local farmers’ produce.
'Be sure' before withdrawing retirement savings
Friday 29 May 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
Most Cook Islanders don’t believe in just packing up and leaving their jobs when they reach retirement age of 60.
Fire razes restaurant at Aitutaki resort
Friday 29 May 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
An early morning fire destroyed parts of an exclusive Aitutaki resort yesterday, costing the business “millions of dollars”.
'Cherish every moment' – family
Friday 29 May 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
A proud Cook Islander and a man of kindness, who lived to inspire others and make a difference.
Older motorcyclists say 'penalise' young not old
Friday 29 May 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Pulled over by the police at a check point, 55-year-old Turia Taneao said the officer reminded her of the compulsory helmet law that will come into effect in late June.
Half road deaths are older
Friday 29 May 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Crime
More than half those who have died on Cook Islands road in the past five years were aged 35-plus – putting paid to claims that only young people die in bike crashes.
Four-day working week makes people 'happier'
Friday 29 May 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy
The Catholic Bishop says Cook Islanders could move to four-day working weeks.
Avana by night
Friday 29 May 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Local
By day, Danilo Reyes is a fulltime mechanic with Island Car and Bike Hire – but like so many Cook Islanders, his job is only a part of who he is.
Anguna-Kamana: 'Restore agriculture's status'
Thursday 28 May 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment
Women and young people must be included in farming work during the Covid-19 pandemic, officials say.
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