Tony Hakaoro

Tony Hakaoro (January 5, 1964 - September 1, 2017) was a Cook Islands broadcaster and radio talk show host. Hakaoro hosted one of the country's most popular, daily radio talk shows, "Karangaranga," on Radio Cook Islands.[1] He was known to publicly criticize Cook Islander politicians on his shows, which earned him a loyal audience.[1][2]

Hakaoro died on September 1, 2017, following a massive stroke and subsequent coma.[1] He was buried in Titikaveka on September 7, 2017.[1] The Office of the Prime Minister issued a statement calling Hakaoro a "formidable warrior."[1][2]

References
  1. "Popular Cook Islands radio broadcaster dies". Radio New Zealand International. 2017-09-06. Retrieved 2017-09-17.
  2. "Fearless media man had big following". Cook Islands News. 2017-09-07. Retrieved 2017-09-17.
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