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Human rights campaigner speaks out on same-sex ban
Tuesday 17 December 2019 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
Louisa Wall returns to bolster campaign against controversial law.
Submarine cable comes ashore
Tuesday 17 December 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Technology
Aitutaki landing celebrates end of long and complex project.
Rising up to the music
Tuesday 17 December 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
Talented nine-year-old Eitia Taylor hushed the audience with her strong rendition of “Rise Up” received appreciative applause from the audience at the Kinura Tapunui music festival on Sunday.
Another remand for 'notorious' burglar
Tuesday 17 December 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A man described as a notorious burglar has been remanded in custody for another week to get a legal representative.
Cargo vessel still waits for calm weather
Tuesday 17 December 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
The cargo vessel Olomana will probably enter Avatiu Harbour on Thursday or Friday, weather permitting.
Man cut with bottle in alleged assault
Tuesday 17 December 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A man suffered cuts to the hand and stomach during an alleged assault with a broken bottle on early Saturday morning.
Police look into warrant delays
Tuesday 17 December 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Prime minister says investigation should be allowed to run its course.
Niue community to have their own hostel
Monday 16 December 2019 | Written by Moana Makapelu Lee | Published in Local
Niue’s recorded history in Rarotonga goes as far back as 1800s. After almost 200 years of the small community living in Rarotonga, they are finally receiving their own hostel.
Using colours to express feelings
Monday 16 December 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education
The Ministry of Education has started Concurrent Teacher Training Programme in a bid to provide more teachers for the outer islands.
12-months jail term for damaging parents property
Monday 16 December 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Okirua Manuela who was charged for frequently damaging his parent’s property has been sentenced to 12-months imprisonment.
Family comes to Metua John's rescue
Monday 16 December 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Metua John was granted bail at the High Court by Justice of the Peace Carmen Temata after his family were willing to provide accommodation for him.
Discharged without conviction
Monday 16 December 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
The court has warned three New Zealand visitors for fighting in front of the island hostels in Avarua.
$0.5m required for radio signal
Monday 16 December 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Technology
Government is planning to upgrade telecommunications infrastructure so that Pa Enua can receive clear FM radio signals.
Frequent visitors affected by flight delay
Monday 16 December 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy
A couple who have been visiting Rarotonga for the last 20 years, have aired their frustration on the flight delay and luggage offload they experienced with Jetstar Airways.
Keeping our lagoon water safe for swimming – and for living
Sunday 15 December 2019 | Published in Environment
From the vibrant warmth of our Cook Islands lagoons, to the clinical chill of the laboratory, a team of scientists work to ensure our waters are safe for tourists, locals, and most of all for the teeming life that calls them home.
New voyage for Cook Is exploration of deep-sea nodules
Sunday 15 December 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Environment
The deep-sea harvesting of the Cook Island’s cobalt rich nodules isn’t expected to start operation for another five to six years.
Kids page: From prizes to the beach!
Sunday 15 December 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
Relieved teachers and students are now into the December school holidays leading up to Christmas.
Can FADs be turned from BAD to GLAD?
Saturday 14 December 2019 | Published in Environment
Floating objects on the ocean’s surface are a jackpot for fishing. These ocean ‘floaties’ typically mean an increased catch rate, because fish like to take shelter below or feed on smaller fish which gather underneath.
'Disappointment': MPs extend same-sex ban
Saturday 14 December 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
After renewed political arguments about imposing jail terms for men who have same-sex relations, MPs are flying in the face of a pink-dollar boycott by unanimously agreeing to prolong the ban.
'You have to be able to lead from the front' – Puna's spokesman quits
Saturday 14 December 2019 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
When Thomas Wynne was a young boy growing up in Auckland, his grandmother used to sit down with him and the other children in his anau and say: “right one of you is going to be a doctor and one of you a lawyer…”
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