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Call to reveal meth dealers

Friday 24 May 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local

The call to reveal methamphetamine users and dealers before it affects the future generation of the Cook Islands has been made on social media.

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Mother of abandoned child in court

Friday 24 May 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime

A foreign worker who recently admitted to abandoning a child under the age of six in Matavera has been ordered to come up for sentencing if called upon the High Court within a year.


Two sentenced for illegal importation

Thursday 23 May 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime

Course Neiao and Samuel Mataroa were sentenced before Judge Judith Potter at the High Court yesterday after admitting to offences relating to illegal importation.


Mitiaro airstrip closed for maintenance

Wednesday 22 May 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Outer Islands

The Mitiaro island airstrip is closed short term for maintenance work which starts today.


Aucklanders show support

Wednesday 22 May 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local

Creative Trail walker James Talbot was taken by surprise when supporters at the Polynesian Centre in Mangere donated $2600 towards his fundraising initiative.


Reoffender plead not guilty to rape

Wednesday 22 May 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime

Notorious reoffender Wilfred Dauvois has pleaded not guilty to a charge of rape that he is alleged to have committed last year.


Police investigate motor vehicle crashes

Tuesday 21 May 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime

Police are waiting for alcohol blood test results on a driver who is alleged to have fled from a vehicle crash site in Arorangi last week.

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CIFA argues court's jurisdiction

Tuesday 21 May 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime

Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) is arguing that the High Court does not have the jurisdiction to deal with a claim filed against them.


MoH faces shortage of nurses

Tuesday 21 May 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National

The Ministry of Health continues to face a shortage of nurses in the Cook Islands, reveals new chief of nursing Mary Kata.


New nursing chief eyes empowerment

Monday 20 May 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National

Ministry of Health’s new chief of nursing hopes to provide a strong nursing leadership team that will foster a positive environment for all in the profession.

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E-waste collection ends in two weeks

Saturday 18 May 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment

E-waste collections are not done annually and the general public is urged to take their final e-waste materials to the Cook Islands General Transport (CIGT) in the next two weeks.

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Call to look into port of entry

Saturday 18 May 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National

A call to look into the port of entry in the Cook Islands has been voiced on social media as a means to tackle the methamphetamine menace.


Netball clubs battle for showdown places

Saturday 18 May 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Netball

A fierce battle is expected when Arorangi takes on Avatiu in the Rarotonga Netball Club Competition premier semi-final at the Arorangi courts today.

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18-months probation

Friday 17 May 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime

Tony Tou has been sentenced to 18-months probation on a charge of theft as a servant.


Nursing school under review

Friday 17 May 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health

The future of the School of Nursing in Rarotonga is being reviewed and a report on this is yet to be received, says the head of school of nursing.

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Footballer sues CIFA for $1 million

Friday 17 May 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime

A footballer is suing the Football Association for $1 million, claiming he was unfairly sacked from the national team for going out to dinner with his family.


Paediatric service delivery improves

Thursday 16 May 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health

A paediatric team who has been visiting Rarotonga for the last five years believe that the hospital paediatric staff members have improved in their service delivery.

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Judge wants to expedite triple shooting case

Thursday 16 May 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime

It is important that the claim filed by the late Mary Dean’s family does not drag on, says Judge Judith Potter.

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DAY 108: Talbot less than a month left

Thursday 16 May 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local

Creative Trail walker James Talbot has less than a month left to complete the 3200-kilometre walk of the Te Araroa Trail in New Zealand.

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Diversion for careless driving case

Wednesday 15 May 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime

A man who was charged for careless driving causing injury could be given the benefit of the doubt and have his case dismissed.


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