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Burial grounds needed

Saturday 9 May 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local

Politicians are debating whether land can be leased to bury expat workers who die in the Covid-19 shutdown – or whether government should take land by warrant for burial plots.


Brain tumour was a cause of reckless motorist's crashes

Friday 8 May 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime

A court is to decide whether a string of driving-related charges against repeat offender Wilfred Dauvois should be dismissed.

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'Profoundly impacted' sole traders are fishing for Covid-19 assistance

Thursday 7 May 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local

Private Sector Taskforce offers computers and advice to ‘one-man-band’ businesses.

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Govt help for fishers

Thursday 7 May 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local

There are hopes a small grants scheme for fishing operators will help some of them through the tough times.


Moana Moeka'a: Only in the Cook Islands

Thursday 7 May 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear editor, With my limited experience in sports administration, I find it absurd to read of Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) imposing restrictions (and reinforcing the prime minister's “ban”) on the resumption of certain sports (“It’s play time for 18 sports”, May 2).


No plea on theft charge

Wednesday 6 May 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime

David Tonorio, who is serving time at the Arorangi Prison, is yet to enter pleas on his new burglary charges.

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Failing to stop

Wednesday 6 May 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime

Ngatamaroa Ave appeared in court for failing to stop at a police checkpoint in Arorangi on April 24.


19 burglary charges

Wednesday 6 May 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime

Teremoana Saddler has admitted to 19 charges of burglary.


Young man granted bail

Wednesday 6 May 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime

A young man was granted bail after defence lawyer Wilkie Rasmussen assured the court that he would be residing with his parents.


Assault charge

Wednesday 6 May 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime

Kunal Nand has been ordered by the High Court not to apply for any travel documents as he is yet to be sentenced.


Helmet saves teenager's life

Wednesday 6 May 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime

A helmet saved the life of a 16-year-old boy who was involved in an accident at Harley Street in Nikao on Monday morning.

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Covid gives chance to refurbish court house

Tuesday 5 May 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local

The courts building has needed major repairs for many years, says Secretary of Justice Tamatoa Jonassen.

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Bottled man retaliates

Tuesday 5 May 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime

A young man kicked another man in a fight outside an Avarua nightclub last year, but denies kicking the victim in the head.


Thief ain't got Jack

Tuesday 5 May 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime

It was a complicated plan, for nothing more than a single bottle of Jack Daniel’s.

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What you sow, so shall you reap

Monday 4 May 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local

Agriculture officals have distributed seedlings to hundreds of Cook Islands households.

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Med-evac is too late for 29yo

Saturday 2 May 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health

A young resort worker died waiting for medical care he couldn’t get in Rarotonga.

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Campaign to get young people wearing helmets goes viral

Friday 1 May 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local

It’s TikTok Cook Islands style. Put your pares on TikTokers and get TikToking!

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Covid leaves alleged drug dealer behind bars – without a trial date

Friday 1 May 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime

Calls to video-stream court hearings as more cases emerge of men left in prison because travel ban prevents a judge hearing their cases.

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Cyclists get a free run

Friday 1 May 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local

Cook Islanders locked down overseas are looking enviously at Tokerau Jim’s viral video footage and images of a new innovation: using Rarotonga Airport’s long, wide empty runway for cycling.

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Sick people offered flu vaccination

Friday 1 May 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health

Flu shots are available for vulnerable people with weakened immune systems caused by pre-existing and underlying illnesses and the elderly.


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