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Vandalism at Nikao Cemetery Shocks Community | Auckland News
Headstones at Nikao Cemetery in Rarotonga have been violently vandalized — including researcher Cate Walker’s mother’s — sparking outrage across the Cook Islands. This sacred site honors WWI soldiers and community members, with Walker’s decade-long restoration project uncovering stories of over 200 fallen heroes, many from remote islands. Her dedication earned her and her husband honorary permanent residency. The desecration of a soldier’s photograph is especially shocking, and Walker believes multiple perpetrators are involved. Though police haven’t confirmed an investigation, locals are…
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