Patrol boat ‘born again’

Police patrol boat Te Kukupa captain Tepaki Baxter (front) leads his crew onto the Avatiu harbour for the special welcome and blessing ceremony for the surveillance vessel. Inspector Tepaki Baxter and his crew, including Senior Sergeant John Teaurima (third in row) who has served on the patrol boat since she was gifted to the Cook Islands by Australia in 1989, were honoured for the sacrifi ces they make in leaving their families behind to serve and protect our ocean borders. INSERT: Te Kukupa crew on deck for the blessing ceremony of the newly-refitted patrol boat.