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George to appeal suppression refusal

Saturday 20 April 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime

Lawyer Norman George is expected to file an appeal for a permanent name suppression for a client after Justice of Peace John Whitta did not accept his application for it.


Security firm in full operation this Easter

Thursday 18 April 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime

Cook Islands Security will standby to provide security to their 80 accommodation clients and patrol some areas around Rarotonga this Easter long weekend.

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Behave! Police warn drinkers

Thursday 18 April 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime

Police warn there will be no tolerance this long weekend for drunk people causing trouble or driving while over the limit.

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Day 71: Bad weather at Waitewaewae Hut

Wednesday 17 April 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local

James Talbot’s mission to raise $300,000 for the Creative Centre in Rarotonga is expected to end once he reaches Cape Reinga in about two months’ time.

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Psych test for alleged church attacker

Wednesday 17 April 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime

A man who was alleged to have assaulted a woman in a place of worship has been remanded in custody.


Cooks 'safe' from measles

Wednesday 17 April 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health

The high level of immunisation in Cook Islands is likely to have prevented an outbreak of measles, which is plaguing New Zealand at the moment.

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DAY 71: Talbot has fewer than 60-days to go

Tuesday 16 April 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local

Creative Trail walker James Talbot has fewer than 60 days left to complete the 3200-kilometre Te Araroa Trail in New Zealand.

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Dental students complete training

Monday 15 April 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health

Three German dental students who were recently in the country will return home after completing their practical work last week.

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EBA charges high in court

Monday 15 April 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime

Forty-one people were listed to appear at the Cook Islands High Court last Thursday.


Programme to control mosquitoes

Monday 15 April 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health

The Ministry for Health has secured a vector control expert to assist the Cook Islands in controlling dengue spreading mosquitoes.


DAY 70: Talbot walks 26.4 km

Monday 15 April 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local

On Day 70 of James Talbot’s Creative Trail walk, he managed to 26.3 kilometres in 7.5 hours.


Cook Islands at maritime meet

Monday 15 April 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Weather

Teina MacKenzie, the Pacific Women in Maritime Association vice president, recently attended the World Maritime University 3rd International Women's Conference in Sweden.

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Prison for driving charges

Monday 15 April 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime

Noah Davey, 21, was sentenced to three weeks’ imprisonment by the Cook Islands High Court on Thursday.


It's Poppy Day... give generously

Friday 12 April 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local

Today the Cook Islands Returned and Services Association is promoting Poppy Day a week earlier than normal due to Good Friday falling on its usual date next week.

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Dengue: 18 confirmed, 12 probable

Friday 12 April 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National

Community Health Services director Dr Tereapii Uka said that as of Wednesday the Ministry for Health has 18 confirmed and 12 probable dengue fever cases.


Eye specialist sees better health on Raro

Thursday 11 April 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National

Ophthalmologist Dr Joanne Sims has confirmed that over the years she has been to the Cook Islands she has seen changes to the diets of most diabetic patients.

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DAY69: Talbot total goes past $11k

Thursday 11 April 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local

James Talbot has managed to raise $11,145 so far for the Rarotonga Creative Centre.

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Raro switching on to electric vehicles

Thursday 11 April 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local

With more than 40 electric vehicle owners on Rarotonga, a forum gave the opportunity for such vehicle owners to discuss challenges and new prospects of owning an electric vehicle on Saturday.

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Talbot thanks South Island billets

Wednesday 10 April 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National

As James Talbot continues his 3200-kilometre walk on the Te Araroa Trail in New Zealand, he slowly updates his journal when given the opportunity.

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Muslims feel safe in the Cook Islands

Wednesday 10 April 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local

“We are safe and free to practice our religious beliefs,” says an Islamic believer residing in the Cook Islands.

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