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'I could not fight back'

Tuesday 12 November 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime

Police appeal for information to help them track down two violent thugs. Father Ina Tipokoroa said he hoped police could make an arrest with the information they have – and called for shop owners to install security cameras so it is easier to catch robbers.

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Market watch: Punanga Nui Market

Monday 11 November 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local

With a variety of meals to choose from at the Punanga Nui night market, Sweet AZ rocky road pies would be a sweet tooth desert delight.

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Jasmin makes artificial intelligence real

Saturday 9 November 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Weekend

Jasmin Forbes-James started teaching in labs and tutorials to help pay her way through her undergraduate degree in robotics – then to her surprise, she discovered she enjoyed teaching engineering.

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Kids page: 'I was shocked, it's beautiful' – father

Saturday 9 November 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education

The colours in Apii Te Uki Ou students’ paintings told stories all of their own.

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New financial services ease life Cash in, cash out, cashed up

Saturday 9 November 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy

From money-lenders in Aitutaki to money-changers in Muri, there growth in the numbers of tourists and expat workers is bringing with it more financial services.

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Wheelie bad thief owns up

Saturday 9 November 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime

The owner of a red Honda Wave motorbike got a big surprise, coming out to discover the bike was there – but both wheels were gone.


PMs challenged to broach climate change

Saturday 9 November 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy

Cook Islands Prime Minister Henry Puna has announced he will visit his Australian counterpart in Canberra this coming week.

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Opinion: Sexual violence is the real concern

Friday 8 November 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Opinion

Opponents on both side of the same-sex law reform debate agree on one thing: the real concern is abuse and violence.

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Men convicted of bar brawl

Friday 8 November 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime

Three young men were convicted and ordered to pay a fine of $50 each for being involved in a nightclub fight in Avarua.


Man's mission to desex and assist island's cats

Friday 8 November 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local

The nursery rhyme tells of the seven wives with seven cats – but Date Hideki has gone one better.

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Learning from experience

Friday 8 November 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health

District nurse Amy Henry has seen the pain of loved ones who need care.

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Violence no laughing matter

Thursday 7 November 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local

Comedian Tofiga Fepulea’i plays his most serious role this month – a starring role in Cook Islands’ White Ribbon campaign.

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Movember: 'We tell our boys to stop crying'

Wednesday 6 November 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health

For too long, men haven’t been brought up to ask for help when they’re struggling. Now, a group of young men are leading the change in dramatic fashion.

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Grieving dog owner warns others to keep their dog safe

Wednesday 6 November 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local

A dog owner is raising new concerns about poisoning, after the deaths of three more dogs.

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Sharing music with the world

Tuesday 5 November 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Culture

Twenty-two University of Melbourne music students have visited Rarotonga and Aitutaki to collaborate with local musicians to share Cook Islands beats with the world.

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Outer islands get biosecurity officers

Tuesday 5 November 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment

As a way of ensuring that Cook Islands border is protected, outer island agriculture officers are undergoing a special training to be part of the biosecurity team.

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Minister asks for pesticide alternatives

Tuesday 5 November 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local

The SPCA is calling for education for dog owners and for planters using pesticide pellets, to prevent accidental poisoning.

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Dengue infections in visitors

Monday 4 November 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health

Two tourists visiting the country from French Polynesia have been confirmed to have been diagnosed with the dengue type 2 (DENV – 2) virus.

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Court briefs

Monday 4 November 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime

Hefty fine for excess alcohol A man who exceeded the alcohol limit for driving has been convicted and fined $450 by the High Court.


Safe hands: Flag-bearer for Cook Islands children

Saturday 2 November 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Weekend

If your kids need surgery at Rarotonga Hospital this month, the woman caring for them will be a familiar face: former Cook Islands Olympic Games flagbearer Ella Nicholas. Losirene Lacanivalu pays her a visit at the hospital.

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