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What becomes of the broken-hearted Raro dog?
Wednesday 20 May 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Local
At 60kg, big tongue-lolling Onion is not typical of the world-famous small, stumpy Raro dog. But very little is typical now as Cook Islands’ long white beaches empty of tourists and their friendly companions.
Tajiya's 'Move with Me' campaign
Wednesday 20 May 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
When one door closes, another opens, says Miss World Oceania Tajiya Sahay.
Getting ready for her journey home
Wednesday 20 May 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment
Musician Kura Happ was amongst Ponu the turtle’s many supporters at the Marine and Wildlife Eco Centre on Monday to witness her flippers being tagged.
No alcohol delivery, says police
Wednesday 20 May 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Police say those consuming alcohol at the quarantine facility should keep their behaviour under control.
Tents for prison
Wednesday 20 May 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
When Arorangi Prison went into lockdown because of the threat of Covid-19, the co-operation of inmates and their families was praised by Minister of Corrections George Angene and Superintendent Teariki Purua.
Breach in quarantine
Wednesday 20 May 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health
The overall risk of exposure to Covid-19 is low, but the question is how did a breach in quarantine occur in the first place?
Police concerned at young people flouting helmet law
Tuesday 19 May 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Teenagers think they can ‘get away with it.
A 'human right' to be bailed – defence
Tuesday 19 May 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
An alleged violent offender has been refused bail because of concerns at the risk he poses to the community.
'Learning how to be artists'
Tuesday 19 May 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Education
There is some magic being created in the art classes at Tereora College.
Ngapoko Ben Goldie: a trustworthy friend
Tuesday 19 May 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Ngapoko Ben Goldie’s life will be celebrated at the Game Fishing Club this afternoon.
Diversify – but 'not overnight'
Tuesday 19 May 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
Cook Islands are being encouraged to dream big for the future: anything from opening language or medical schools to establishing a performing arts platform targeting online users.
Tourism operator was trying to 'calm down' senile mum
Tuesday 19 May 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A tourism operator has been refused police diversion for allegedly assaulting his elderly mother.
Papa Jack rescues kitten
Tuesday 19 May 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Local
Papa Jack has climbed hundreds of coconut trees – back on Nassau, it was to get coconuts. More recently on Raro, the champion climber who works for Koka Lagoon Cruises has become a star with the tourists; his name appears in dozens of travel stories in international media.
Cook Islanders around the world anxious to return
Tuesday 19 May 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
Students, workers and returning Cook Islanders from around the world plead for better information.
Fishing Club reopens: 'We had a lot of catching up'
Tuesday 19 May 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Cook Islands Fishing Club members were glad to finally catch up over a few cold ones over the weekend.
The unlikely animal angel
Monday 18 May 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Local
With medical supplies for Te Are Manu vets held up in Sydney, the clinic needs all the help it can get.
Schools recruit locally
Monday 18 May 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Education
A local primary school is advertising to recruit two teacher aides.
'Island Boy' celebrated on UN World Book Day
Monday 18 May 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
There’s that saying, you can take the boy out of the island, but you can’t take the island out of the boy.
Jack-of-all-trades provides smart solution for hospital
Monday 18 May 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Stuart Henry is a jack-of-all-trades. The operator of Cruise Cook Islands is also a self-taught builder – and quite an innovator.
New funding is sought for debt repayment holidays
Monday 18 May 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Economy
Government in talks with New Zealand about under-writing two-year loan repayment holidays for small tourism operators.
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