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Father of 5 v police: assault case adjourned

Thursday 12 September 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime

Twenty-six-year-old Aue Inangaro Tamariki Vakatini, who alleges he was brutally assaulted by a police officer, has appeared in the High Court – himself accused with assaulting a police officer.


Driver's 'senior moment' caused crash

Thursday 12 September 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime

A motorcyclist was thrown through the air by the impact of a collision with a turning truck, leaving him unconscious for up to 15 minutes and with multiple serious injuries.


Australia mounts military airlift to get Cooks to big performance

Thursday 12 September 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Culture

The National Arts Theatre team will fly the Cook Islands flag at the Military Tattoo in Sydney.

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Clubber punched man so hard he ruptured eye, blinding him

Wednesday 11 September 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime

A father has been jailed after drunkenly punching a man three times outside a nightclub, leave his victim with such bad head and face injuries that he’s still in New Zealand for medical treatment and rehabilitation.


Uncertainty over rhinoceros beetle

Tuesday 10 September 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Outer Islands

There is a growing dispute between Penrhyn islanders and the Agriculture ministry about whether coconut rhinoceros beetles have infested their trees.

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Violent uncle sentenced to probation

Tuesday 10 September 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime

The father of a young child was given a chance to continue his anger management programme after he was sentenced at the High Court.


More government office targeted by burglars

Tuesday 10 September 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime

Just a month after two government office break-ins, another two public service offices have been hit.

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'I want to prove I have come to my senses'

Monday 9 September 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime

A man who has pleaded guilty to going on a burglary spree will have to remain behind bars for until he faces his fate.


'I was told I didn't have The Look'

Saturday 7 September 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Entertainment

Vivian Engu says in order to be a model, she had to learn to handle the cruel criticism. “I still remember my first audition like it was yesterday,” says Vivian Engu.

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Women police: 'You can do it'

Saturday 7 September 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local

Cancy Maro signed up for the police to follow in the footsteps of her grandfather.

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Mentally ill man taken from prison to airport

Saturday 7 September 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime

Noah Taio has been released from custody and put on a plance to New Zealand for a mental health examination.


Church attacker 'insane'

Friday 6 September 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime

A young man accused of wounding a woman in church has pleaded not guilty on grounds of insanity.


Coco-Rhino beetles not in Northern Islands says Agriculture

Friday 6 September 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Outer Islands

Coconut rhinoceros’ beetles do not exist in the northern islands and the Ministry of Agriculture has confirmed this.

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Cooks yacht in $1bn drugs bust

Friday 6 September 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National

A Cook Islands-flagged yacht has been shipwrecked with an estimated $1 billion of illicit drugs on-board.

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Cooks' animal champions are teaming up

Thursday 5 September 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local

As a puppy, Mojo was found lost and wandering on a beach; now he is about about to be adopted. Seb was abandoned, injured, as a pub. Now he’s looking for a home.

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New bin collection date to be confirmed

Thursday 5 September 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment

New slimline rubbish collections will begin in October or November – if officials can find someone to do them.

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Coastal walls to prevent erosion

Wednesday 4 September 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment

Road workers are shoring up the coastal road in Vaimaanga to prevent it eroding into the sea.

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Old justice building to be demolished

Wednesday 4 September 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local

The old justice building in Avarua that has been used for Te Mato Vai project storage is to be partially demolished.


'Genetics loads your gun your lifestyle pulls the trigger'

Tuesday 3 September 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health

Cheryl Marsters and her family believe in natural remedies and they live it every day.

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Police gun training

Tuesday 3 September 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime

Police officers will be undergoing intense firearms training at the Police Firing Range in Nikao today.

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