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Glass crusher for Rarotonga's landfill

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

Rarotonga’s landfull has been waiting for years for a suitable glass crusher. Now, Rarotonga’s landfill will finally be cleared of glass bottles.

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Letters: Accept offer of NZ ambulance

Friday 1 November 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Letters to the Editor

New Zealand wouldn’t spend the money to send over a dud (“Critical care needed for ailing ambulance,” Oct 31).

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Heading for the top

Friday 1 November 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education

Sixteen-year-old Tschan Hagai has given a top leadership role at New Zealand’s leading public girls’ school.

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Thou shalt not steal

Friday 1 November 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime

It was Gospel Day – but at least one person hadn’t read the 10 Commandments.

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CITC defends slug pellets, saying the taste deters dogs

Friday 1 November 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local

Cook Islands Trading Corporation say they have been selling slug and snail pellets for years and have never had any incident such as one that could cause the death of dogs.

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Get ready for wet weather this weekend – Met Office

Thursday 31 October 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Weather

Take that umbrella or wear a raincoat for the Raro 7s this weekend, says weather man Arona Ngari.


Pipelayers to be held to highest standards

Thursday 31 October 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy

Government promises quality control measures to ensure future work on Te Mato Vai project is up to international standard.


Business mentors celebrate 10 years

Thursday 31 October 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy

Ana File-Heather’s inspiration to start her own business was a reality TV show. But when real life came calling, it was a business mentor who helped her make it work.


Sevens reduced to two days

Wednesday 30 October 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby Union

The Raro International Sevens tournament has been condensed to two days.

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Superwoman Rebeka

Wednesday 30 October 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Weekend

Rebeka Buchanan has come a long way in her professional career spanning about four decades. Tomorrow, Buchanan will be recognised for her effort when she will be awarded the prestigious “Woman of the Month” for October.

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'Pacific region a strategic hub'

Wednesday 30 October 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy

Cook Islands high commissioner to New Zealand believes that the Pacific region has become somewhat a strategic hub.


Search for Akavi continues

Wednesday 30 October 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National

Hopes of finding kidnapped Cook Islands nurse Louisa Akavi is dwindling after absence of any new information or positive sightings in recent months. Losirene Lacanivalu reports. Additional reporting from Stuff and RNZ.

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Athletics hopes to reclaim $11,000 in stolen money

Tuesday 29 October 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime

Athletics Cook Islands says its international standing has been damaged by the disappearance of $63,000, some of it confirmed stolen.

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Commonwealth compatriots

Sunday 27 October 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local

Cook Islands is seeking to improve relations with South-east Asian nations.

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From fur and away

Sunday 27 October 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Weekend

As Te Are Manu veterinary clinic marks two years in Cook Islands, Losirene Lacanivalu discovers what makes it unique.

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Kids page: Cooking up a smoothie storm

Sunday 27 October 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education

They say a little competition is healthy – and nowhere more so than when kids are competing to cook healthy food.

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Passport frustration

Friday 25 October 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local

Fijian workers face enormous cost to fly home to get new biometric passports.

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Cleaner shipping fuel comes at a price for Cook Islanders

Friday 25 October 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy

A six to eight per cent hike in shipping costs is set to flow through into the supermarkets and other services. Cargo ships supplying the country with everything from food to infrastructure construction materials will switch to low-sulphur fuel next month.

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Business grinds to a halt as country's internet goes down

Wednesday 23 October 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Technology

An hour-long internet outage throughout Cook Islands yesterday was caused by an issue at the Hawai’i-based company that provides satellite internet.

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Dream weaver

Tuesday 22 October 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Weekend

It was 21 years ago Mama Tuki suffered her stroke, but she doesn’t let disability stand in her way.

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