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Faith over fear: Pastor Bobby Matapo’s miraculous journey
Saturday 28 June 2025 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, In Depth
Pastor Tevai “Bobby” Matapo was diagnosed with myeloma cancer. Since returning home in April 2023 from gruelling treatment in New Zealand he threw out his medication. He solely relies in his deep belief in receiving Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour for his survival. Today, he weighs 89.7 kilos. MELINA ETCHES/25062422
When former Cook Islands Police Commissioner and respected Pastor Tevai “Bobby” Matapo was diagnosed with a rare and incurable cancer, his world shifted in an instant.
When former Cook Islands Police Commissioner and respected Pastor Tevai “Bobby” Matapo was diagnosed with a rare and incurable cancer, his world shifted in an instant.
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