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Aitutaki land fit for a King: 'Come back for holiday'
Tuesday 3 September 2019 | Published in National
King Tuheitia is to be gifted land in Aitutaki from his relatives of Tai-Te-Atainui o Iva/Ngati Kamire. The gift was confirmed during the Māori monarch's first visit to the Cook Islands outer island.
Raro dog Rocky happy in home
Monday 2 September 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Local
A week ago, there were fears Raro dog Rocky would be put down after menacing a couple of local men. Now, the news is happier.
Two teens charged but thefts still rising
Monday 2 September 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Police believe they have made a breakthrough in solving a series of beachside smash-and-grabs thefts that created all the wrong headlines for Rarotonga.
Big clean-up coming to clear dengue fever
Monday 2 September 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Health
The number of people being diagnosed with dengue fever has fallen off dramatically, the Secretary of Health says.
Behind scenes with MPs
Monday 2 September 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Politics
Democratic Party members will be better prepared after undertaking a workshop to understand their roles as Parliamentarians of the Cook Islands.
Our forgotten heroes: Soldiers to be added to Roll of Honour
Monday 2 September 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in National
A small number of Cook Islands men who returned home sick or injured from World War I will this month be named on the New Zealand Roll of Honour, after investigations into their causes of death.
Father's Day, sad for some
Sunday 1 September 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
With Father’s Day celebrated today, students at Apii Imanuela Akatemia prepared messages for their dads.
Pestilential kinds of herbs
Sunday 1 September 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment
For 60-year-old Simo Simo, his watermelon farm is his livelihood. He says it takes him nearly every month to ensure the creeping plants on its boundaries don’t affect his plantation.
Maori king welcomed home to Aitutaki
Saturday 31 August 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
The island of Aitutaki welcomed Maori King Tuheitia Potatau Te Wherowhero, his wife Makau Ariki Atawhai, family and delegation yesterday afternoon.
Secret donor shades turtles
Saturday 31 August 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Environment
New turtle society Te Ara O Te Onu, is making headway with turtle research in Rarotonga with a goal to find out what the turtle population looks like in our waters.
Jacqui Evans: 'We are in crisis'
Saturday 31 August 2019 | Published in Environment
OPINION: This week keen young leaders attended a Te Ipukarea Society camp to learn about careers in science and conservation. Environmental award-winning Marae Moana director Jacqui Evans spoke to them.
Mirella, you shall go to the ball – and wow them!
Saturday 31 August 2019 | Published in Local
Mirella Mairi’s mother was a professional seamstress and she insisted daughter learn the art.
Calls for health care – not prison
Saturday 31 August 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A young man who faces seven court charges has been remanded in custody amid fears his head injury might drive him to commit further crimes.
Miria George: film and writers festivals 'smart'
Saturday 31 August 2019 | Published in Education
Playwright, poet, producer and director Miria George says creating a hub of contemporary arts in Rarotonga would be a smart way for the Cook Islands to position itself as the arts centre of the South Pacific.
Warning: Babies at measles risk
Saturday 31 August 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health
Parents are urged to isolate small babies from anyone who could be carrying measles. As Auckland-based Cook Islanders fall victim to New Zealand’s major measles outbreak, people here are urged to stay calm – and cautious.
Big clean-up coming as health authorities work hard to get rid of dengue
Saturday 31 August 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Health
The number of people being diagnosed with dengue fever has fallen off dramatically, the Secretary of Health says.
Day means celebrating family, God tradition
Friday 30 August 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Aneru Tautu loves his God and his family. And the family is a healthy-sized one.
Making Father's Day special
Friday 30 August 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Reece Napa used to make breakfast for his dad and spend the day with him and just “hang out”. Sadly, his father has passed on – and Napa misses the fun times they had, the good company and the laughs.
Let your child lead
Friday 30 August 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Speech and language therapist Hannah Perry has arrived to assist families and educators to learn and develop communication skills with children who have language difficulties.
'Maori should be first language'
Friday 30 August 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education
Cook Islands Maori language is alive in the Pa Enua and this is being observed in the number of entries submitted for the Ministry of Education’s writing competition.
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