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'I have made my family proud'
Saturday 9 November 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
Just like in the movies, Tereora College’s threw their own hand-made mortarboard caps up in the air to celebrate their prize-giving and graduation yesterday.
Kids page: 'I was shocked, it's beautiful' – father
Saturday 9 November 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education
The colours in Apii Te Uki Ou students’ paintings told stories all of their own.
Cashing in on Aitutaki
Saturday 9 November 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Outer Islands
Access to cash on the island of Aitutaki has been made easier with the installation of a second ATM at the airport.
New financial services ease life Cash in, cash out, cashed up
Saturday 9 November 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy
From money-lenders in Aitutaki to money-changers in Muri, there growth in the numbers of tourists and expat workers is bringing with it more financial services.
What's good for people is good for the planet
Saturday 9 November 2019 | Published in Environment
There is a growing demand from consumers in the Cook Islands for businesses to be more environmentally friendly.
Unique software to help public
Saturday 9 November 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Technology
The Ombudsman’s Office is promising to deal more quickly and transparently with public complaints, as it goes live with new computer systems.
Where do the turtles come from?
Saturday 9 November 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Environment
Drive for new research to better understand endangered sea turtles, reports Anneka Brown.
Wheelie bad thief owns up
Saturday 9 November 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
The owner of a red Honda Wave motorbike got a big surprise, coming out to discover the bike was there – but both wheels were gone.
Just a spoonful of metal makes the machine go down
Saturday 9 November 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment
The new industrial glass crusher was damaged in its first run thanks to negligence at a Rarotonga resort.
PMs challenged to broach climate change
Saturday 9 November 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy
Cook Islands Prime Minister Henry Puna has announced he will visit his Australian counterpart in Canberra this coming week.
Vote-buying allegations rear 'ugly' head on Atiu
Saturday 9 November 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
By-election campaign turns ‘unpleasant’ again, reports Rashneel Kumar.
Men convicted of bar brawl
Friday 8 November 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Three young men were convicted and ordered to pay a fine of $50 each for being involved in a nightclub fight in Avarua.
Man's mission to desex and assist island's cats
Friday 8 November 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
The nursery rhyme tells of the seven wives with seven cats – but Date Hideki has gone one better.
PM: Same-sex ban must comply with Constitution
Friday 8 November 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Criminalising same-sex relationships may clash with the Constitution, the Prime Minister acknowledges.
Koutu Nui says no to chemicals
Friday 8 November 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
Deputy prime minister says new water system will allow households choice to buy or boil or treat their own water.
Learning from experience
Friday 8 November 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health
District nurse Amy Henry has seen the pain of loved ones who need care.
Families out of pocket as builder declared insolvent
Friday 8 November 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Local
Company’s lawyer questions whether there will be much left for unsecured creditors. Anneka Brown investigates.
Rehearsals for tomorrow's Tereora College prizegiving
Thursday 7 November 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
Tereora College Year 9 students Ngametua Tuakana and Ngaoa Emmanuela were relaxed at their prize giving rehearsal yesterday afternoon and are looking forward to the annual event tomorrow morning.
Inspiring farewell for man and dog
Thursday 7 November 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Bear the dog climbed into the van, so excited was he to bid farewell to his dying owner.
Getting ready for climate crisis
Thursday 7 November 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment
Cook Islands has been granted $1.6 million to expand ongoing work on climate change related projects and programmes.
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