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Badminton, beaches and sunbathing
Tuesday 11 June 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Mention badminton as a tourist attraction, and people might assume you were referring to the Badminton equestrian trials in England.
Minimal in tent
Tuesday 11 June 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National
Like those stories in magazines, boy meets girl on a tropical beach, they fall in love and soon after are happily married. But the girl had no idea she’d end up in the most minimal of marital homes, a tent!
Rare Mauke stone a 'heavy' burden
Tuesday 11 June 2019 | Published in Culture
A SPIRITUAL stone talisman from Mauke was gifted to a tribe of the Mataatua confederation in Aotearoa this weekend. Protective chants from Aotearoa and Mauke were performed together during the ceremony, clearing a spiritual pathway for the talisman.
Chinese ship in Raro for inspection
Tuesday 11 June 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National
Speculations about a large Chinese vessel outside the Avatiu harbour has been laid to rest by Ministry of Marine Resources’ secretary Pamela Maru.
Day 135: Triumphant Talbot reaches New Zealand's northernmost tip
Tuesday 11 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Creative Trail walker James Talbot has reached his final stop, Cape Reinga after days of walking on the 3200 kilometre Te Araroa Trail in New Zealand.
Plastic waste from far away polluting atolls and motu of the Cooks
Tuesday 11 June 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Environment
Oceanic plastic pollution and industrial fishing gear is a nightmare for nesting sea turtles in Penrhyn, says zoologist Dr Michael White.
Benefit to cover teens to age 16
Tuesday 11 June 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The child welfare benefit will be extended to cover teenagers up to their 16th birthday.
Obesity treatment at zero cost
Tuesday 11 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health
Ten Cook Islanders will undergo a newer type of weight-loss procedure called the Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty in Rarotonga, free of charge, next month.
9yo Puna back with her family
Tuesday 11 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National
‘Questionable material’ found on travel companion’s phone, says Foreign Affairs Ministry.
Cheapest fares to Cooks, no returns
Monday 10 June 2019 | Published in Economy
JETSTAR is celebrating its 10th anniversary in New Zealand by announcing some of the cheapest airfares ever to Rarotonga. Tourists and returning Cook Islanders can travel one-way from Auckland for just $159.
Speaker Rattle returns
Monday 10 June 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Parliament’s Speaker Niki Rattle returns today to preside over the rest of the session, after travelling to Auckland with her sick husband who needed hospital treatment.
MPs lucky to meet Nukutere students
Monday 10 June 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Education
It was a dream come true for Nukutere College special needs class students who visited Parliament – they met with their MPs. The politicians were pretty lucky, too. They met some inspiring young people, and had the chance to fulfil some of the key performance indicators around civics education.
Children skipping school for funerals
Monday 10 June 2019 | Published in Local
Cooks kids are falling behind in school, taking time out to attend week-long wakes for distant relatives across the Pacific.
Ban on plastic bags
Monday 10 June 2019 | Published in National
Single-use plastics harm the economy, human health and the environment, officials agree. Their prohibition will reduce the non-biodegradable waste entering the landfill.
Whale of a view in Mangaia
Saturday 8 June 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
Mangaia school’s view over the big blue ocean is breathtaking.
Bid to stop arsons at 13 solar schools
Saturday 8 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Thirteen schools have been assisted by the Bank of the South Pacific after solar lights were installed last month: nine in Rarotonga and four in Aitutaki.
Historic sites with 'dark past' left to moulder
Saturday 8 June 2019 | Published in National
AN UNEXPECTED row has broken out over whether churches and marae should be preserved as heritage places.
Culture receives $200k extra for events
Saturday 8 June 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Culture
Cultural events organised by the government are expected to get bigger and better this year.
Parents should make teens wear helmets – Mokoroa
Saturday 8 June 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
The onus is on parents to ensure their children wear helmets at all times while riding a motorbike, says police minister Mac Mokoroa.
Six weeks' prison for dangerous drink-driver
Saturday 8 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Once bitten, twice shy surely isn’t a mantra repeat drink-driver Teutoba Ariu lives by.
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