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Articles by Anneka Brown
Stink! Curing Raro dogs' Raro worms
Thursday 11 July 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Local
Because Rarotonga is reliant on visiting volunteer vets, sometimes there is nobody on the island qualified to help sick and injured animal. That’s why Te Are Manu is appealing for public help.
Artwork hewn from the earth of the island
Wednesday 10 July 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Art
It’s all about the form, flow and following the lines, says sculptor Brent Holly.
Training to save lives in the water
Tuesday 9 July 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Local
Deaths and injuries: ‘It’s not a matter of if, but when.’
Solar eclipse a 'joy' to see
Wednesday 3 July 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Weather
Rarotonga had a perfect view of the partial solar eclipse yesterday.
7.52am: Partial eclipse off the chart
Tuesday 2 July 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Weather
As a half-masked sun rose today, resorts in Muri and on Rarotonga’s east coast were this morning letting their guests know where to watch the eclipse.
Dark day
Saturday 29 June 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Weather
Once, solar eclipses caught ancient cultures unaware; they fled terrified, believing they’d angered the gods. Now astronomers can predict them – and those with enough money pursue an eclipse around the planet.
Police called to stand-off with 'wealthy' club
Friday 28 June 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Local
Takeaways operator says she’s just a young entrepreneur trying to get a start. But she didn’t pay her bills.
Motorbikes parked in cemetery for fallen heroes
Thursday 27 June 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Local
The Returned Services Association is among those clamping down on motorists, as parking heats up as an issue in Rarotonga.
Students combat bullying
Wednesday 26 June 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Local
Bullying is one of students’ greatest concerns in their first year at high school.
Market hut rents are set to double
Tuesday 25 June 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Local
Small vendors at the Punanga Nui Market are wary of a proposed rent increase.
Battling a blaze in live drill
Monday 24 June 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Local
About 50 local firefighters took part in a live fire exercise at the Rarotonga Airport area on Saturday morning.
Telcos must step up to make new cable work
Saturday 22 June 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Technology
Concerns have been raised about the impacts of a new submarine internet cable on fishing and the marine environment.
'Marvels of night skies in paradise
Wednesday 19 June 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Weather
Cooks tourism should capitalise on eclipse and stargazing. Next month’s solar eclipse will draw astronomy enthusiasts to the Pacific Ocean south of the Cook Islands and French Polynesia.
Undersea cable ends monopoly
Wednesday 12 June 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Technology
Concerns about the cost of internet services and the seafloor environmental impact dogged those preparing to roll out access to the Manatua Cable, at a public meeting in Avarua yesterday.
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.
Girl saves the life of a kukupa fledgling
Friday 7 June 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Local
Cook Islands’ most colourful native bird, the kukupa, will always be held close to the hearts of the Rarotonga and Atiu communities – and one young Rarotonga girl has proved it.
Urgent call to stop tourists disturbing turtles
Thursday 6 June 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Local
‘Rarotonga is now lost to turtles’ Rarotonga is “lost” as a turtle nesting site – but the battle is on to save their habitats in other islands.
Opera singers wow local crowd
Tuesday 4 June 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Local
The National Auditorium dome came alive on Friday night as 10 talented Pasifika Opera singers put on a moving performance to mark a decade of the BCI Opera in Rarotonga.
Call for compromise on turtle tours
Saturday 1 June 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Environment
The Titikaveka community and lagoon tour operators are being urged to compromise and work together on safe commercial activity in the Avaavaroa passage.
Pasifika Opera stars in Rarotonga
Thursday 30 May 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Local
The amazing voices of Pasifika Opera singers will grace the Cook Islands once again.
