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New hope for outer islands

Wednesday 29 January 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Outer Islands

The tender to procure shipping charter service for the outer islands closes next week, and a Fiji shipping company has signalled interest.

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Airlines asked to act against coronavirus

Wednesday 29 January 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health

The Prime Minister will meet with Cabinet today to discuss options to prevent the Chinese coronavirus from spreading or entering the country.


'I wish the tides will bring me home'

Wednesday 29 January 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local

Family and friends on three islands are grieving the loss of their sons and brothers – and urging greater precautions on the roads. Moana Makapelu Lee and Losirene Lacanivalu report.

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Teachers are trained up in first aid

Tuesday 28 January 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education

Apii Avarua, Arorangi and St Joseph’s school teachers were part of a two-day first aid training run by Cook Islands Red Cross Society.

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Fencing or tying dogs may be 'new reality'

Tuesday 28 January 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local

Agriculture investigators unable to confirm cause of dog’s poisoning.


Expat leaders back jab

Saturday 25 January 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health

Two expat communities are urging their country men and women to take part in the Ministry of Health’s MMR vaccination programme.


Generosity reaches the ear of Aussie PM

Saturday 25 January 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has been told of Cook Islanders’ generosity – the small country of barely 15,000 people who together raised nearly $30,000 for the battle against the bushfires.

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Young rider 50% over drink limit

Saturday 25 January 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime

It’s mandatory, it’s the law.


'Exploiting the system'

Saturday 25 January 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime

A man accused of the violent robbery of Tex Mart store was released on bail – and allegedly went straight out and committed another aggravated robbery.


Fourth brawler escapes jail

Friday 24 January 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime

A young man has been discharged without conviction after a big drunken brawl between Penrhyn and Pukapuka hostel residents.


'It's only fair': Overseas workers must prove they are vaccinated

Friday 24 January 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health

Overseas workers must ensure they can prove they’re immunised against measles, or their work permits may not be renewed.

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Defence lawyer: 'This is not a police state'

Thursday 23 January 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime

Senior defence lawyer Norman George has rejected police concerns that repeat burglars are being allowed out on bail to offend again.


Airport is alert for new virus

Thursday 23 January 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health

The Ministry of Health is closely monitoring the outbreak of a fast-spreading Chinese super-virus.

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Dad-to-be charged with burglary four times – now he goes to jail

Wednesday 22 January 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime

Police say they are being let down by the courts, which put repeat burglars out on the streets again.


The 'cruel' poisoning of pet dog

Wednesday 22 January 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local

The suspected poisoning of a family pet has brought new demands for a ban on the lethal herbicide paraquat.

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Teachers fly in for school year from home and afar

Tuesday 21 January 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education

Some will to go Tereora and Titikaveka colleges. Some will go further afield – one to Atiu. Monica Tafale among the Cook Islanders returning home to address the teacher shortage.

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Kids to be taught to grow food

Tuesday 21 January 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education

The agriculture ministry has created a pilot school garden programme in partnership with the Korero O te Orau, to teach about agriculture and its importance for livelihoods.

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Looking back on another year …

Tuesday 31 December 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features

With the arrival of a new year on Wednesday, Cook Islands News takes a look back at some of the news events that helped shape 2019.

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Assault case deferred to Friday

Monday 30 December 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime

A man who has been charged with two counts of assault on a female will have his case heard again this Friday. Patrick Luma represented by defense counsel Mark Short is charged for assaulting his partner and a family member.


Teen music sensation on a path to stardom

Saturday 28 December 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Entertainment

Seventeen-year-old Brideena Kaiaruna is not just a normal teenager. She’s a teenage music artist who believes that things happen for a reason.

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