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Temata's family tells of sense of morality, human justice and dogged determination
Tuesday 10 December 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Local
Funeral for New Zealand High Commissioner this week, followed by a final memorial service in Cook Islands.
Free kids' movie for Christmas!
Tuesday 10 December 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
The Tropical Christmas business community has banded together to bring extra joy, sparkle and island spirit back into the festive period.
Protesters deliver water petition
Tuesday 10 December 2019 | Published in Local
More than 1500 signatures opposing government’s chlorinated water project were delivered to Parliament yesterday. If approved, the petition will be tabled by Democratic Party MP Selina Napa.
Ring, ring ... locals call for answers
Tuesday 10 December 2019 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
Kia orana, is there anybody home at the Cook Islands Ministry of Justice?
Arbitration chases Chinese pipelayer
Tuesday 10 December 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Government enters arbitration with Chinese contractor, in hopes of recovering millions paid to repair shonky water pipes.
Varin wins Te Ata O Avaiki
Monday 9 December 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
First time designers from Mangaia Leelee Tuara and Barbara Harry Pekepo were thrilled to win Te Ata o Avaiki creative design event that featured tapa on their garment named ‘Vari’.
Two deputy clerks
Monday 9 December 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Parliament will appoint two deputy clerks under its new business plan, says Clerk Tangata Vainerere.
Telcom Bill poses challenges
Monday 9 December 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Politics
Although it may pose as challenging, delivering an effective telecommunications service within the Cook Islands is still viable.
Parliament to receive interim report on Crimes Bill
Monday 9 December 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Parliament will receive an update on the Crimes Bill which has decriminalised homosexuality.
NZ leader granted entry
Monday 9 December 2019 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
Combined effort see Cook Islands overturn entry refusal decision.
For god and country
Monday 9 December 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Tributes have continued to flow for “clever, inspirational, and courageous” New Zealand diplomatic Tessa Temata.
NZ High Commissioner Tessa Temata dies, aged 52
Sunday 8 December 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Politics
New Zealand's respected High Commissioner to Cook Islands has died this morning, after a short battle with cancer.
Kids page: Teaching me good things'
Saturday 7 December 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
Apii Takitumu students are writing poetry about what they love most – among them, the ocean, their mothers and, yes, their teachers.
God answers prayers for top students
Saturday 7 December 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
Some of the country’s top primary students inspire their classmates with brave words at their school prize-giving ceremonies.
Water authorities agree to sign-off for chlorination
Saturday 7 December 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Local
Government will apply for an environmental impact assessment for the long term disinfection of Rarotonga’s water supply, expected to be with chlorine.
Words don't do justice – but a degree from Cambridge will
Saturday 7 December 2019 | Published in Environment
If someone had told me a few years ago that I would soon be studying at the University of Cambridge, I would have said they didn’t know me very well.
$32k med-evac charter goes to court
Saturday 7 December 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Former Demos candidate alleges there was no medical emergency, just political expediency.
Filling a gap in Pa Enua
Saturday 7 December 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health
When Sinano Vaeau accepted her diploma this month, she was part of the first cohort of dental therapists to graduate in Cook Islands.
Cook Islands stops NZ leader because of gang connections
Saturday 7 December 2019 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
Eugene Ryder is respected enough to be appointed by the New Zealand government to assist a Royal Commission and the child welfare ministry Oranga Tamariki – but last night he was barred from entering Cook Islands.
Arorangi Dux gives advice: 'Never stop trying'
Friday 6 December 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
The journey through school may look long for juniors, but it’s over before you know it – so embrace it.
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