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Secure your rubbish, advises Infrastructure

Thursday 27 February 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local

Roadside refuse must be secured tightly to prevent animals from scavenging through the rubbish, says Infrastructure Cook Islands.

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Ash Wednesday- Catholics mark the beginning of lent

Thursday 27 February 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local

Students gathered at St Joseph’s Cathedral in Rarotonga to mark the symbolic beginning of the season of Lent, and 40 days of fasting.

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'I had a feeling I would win something'

Wednesday 26 February 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local

Winning photographers recognised for capturing Cook Islands summer.

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Driven to distraction

Wednesday 26 February 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime

A YOUNG woman who was disqualified from driving last year has been caught at the wheel again.


Police: 'Put victims first'

Wednesday 26 February 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime

A repeat offender who rear-ended a car in front is refusing to pay the full cost of the damage.


Court restrains haircut school

Wednesday 26 February 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education

An Australian court has issued an interim injunction stopping a private school expelling a 5-year-old Cook Islands boy because of the length of his hair.

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Repeat offender hurt MP

Wednesday 26 February 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime

Repeat offender Wilfred Dauvois has appeared in court accused of driving while disqualified, after allegedly crashing a rental car on Nikao main road at the weekend.

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More security guards target crime, crashes

Wednesday 26 February 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime

Three round-the-clock teams are needed to respond to trouble on the island, security boss says.

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Father who alleged police assault further charged

Tuesday 25 February 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime

Aue Vakatini was looking forward to his charge against a police officer being withdrawn in April.


Cruise ships 'safe'

Tuesday 25 February 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health

The national tourism body has assured public that “due diligence is carried out” when cruise ship passengers enter the country.

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Go straight to prison, do not pass go

Monday 24 February 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime

A 61-year-old road cleaner Ngatokorua Tariu has been convicted and fined $300 for an excess breath alcohol charge.

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'Never trust a skinny chef'

Saturday 22 February 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Hot on the Rock

Lickity splitz, get a move on! You can now get your best ice cream sundaes with homemade sauces in Arorangi.

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Emma's fresh local flavours go global

Saturday 22 February 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Entertainment

A young environmentalist and entrepreneur is keeping Cook Islands food fresh on oversea TV.

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Mad dogs and Englishmen go out in the Raro rain

Saturday 22 February 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime

A drunk British tourist smashed his way into a Muri store to get out of the rain.


'No professional misconduct'

Saturday 22 February 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local

Ousted football executive Tai Nicholas has escaped being struck off as a lawyer – because he did not have a practicing certificate when he made and received allegedly improper payments.

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Vet clinic's fur-vent plea

Saturday 22 February 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local

Te Are Manu veterinary clinic is calling for support for a fulltime vet on Rarotonga.

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Youngsters getting hooked on booze – expert

Friday 21 February 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health

The Alcoholics Anonymous group is getting increased participation, amid fears about the impact of alcohol on young and old.

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Fugitive breaks into Police HQ yard to steal bike, court told

Friday 21 February 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime

Ngatokotoru Nicholas was unhappy at being stopped by police and having his bike seized after he refused a breathalyser test – so he allegedly took the law into his own hands.

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Cook Islands-flagged ship safe

Thursday 20 February 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy

The Cook Islands registered Turkish cargo ship and its crew are safe after a military attack on the port it has berthed in Tripoli, Libya.

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Chemical water trial is 'lawful'

Wednesday 19 February 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health

Government-owned water authority To Tatou Vai is pressing ahead with turning on the taps in trials of the new waterworks, even though the environmental impact of a new chemical has not yet been fully assessed.


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