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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.


Day 107: $20 from every person

Tuesday 14 May 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local

Cook Islanders in Hamilton who attended a welcoming event for James Talbot have pledged $20 each towards the Creative Trail fundraiser.

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Guilty of killing brother

Tuesday 14 May 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime

Pera Junior Tamanu Pera has pleaded guilty to a manslaughter charge relating to the death of his half-brother.


Prevalent abuse a 'secret shame'

Monday 13 May 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime

A mother allowed an older man to sleep with her daughter – in exchange for buying them groceries.

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DAY 102: Talbot's family stays strong

Saturday 11 May 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local

“It has been hard seeing James do the walk, I do get apprehensive sometimes but then I just brush it off,” says the Creative Trail walker’s wife, Mereani Talbot.

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Criminals reoffending on bail – police

Saturday 11 May 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime

Police says accused criminals are taking advantage of bail laws, asking to be let out of custody so they can work – then committing new offences.


Free clinic for the elderly

Saturday 11 May 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health

Nobody should be left out of health services, says Nurses Association president Ngatamariki Manea.

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Second inmate complains of heavying

Saturday 11 May 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime

An inmate at the Arorangi Prison is alleging that his life has been threatened by people in high places in the Cook Islands.


DAY 101: Family waiting for Talbot at end of tough day

Friday 10 May 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local

Endurance walker James Talbot has got lost in rugged central New Zealand for the second time in two weeks, as the challenges mount for the tired Rarotonga man.

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Woman guilty of abandoning child

Friday 10 May 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime

A foreign worker has pleaded guilty to a charge of abandoning a child in Matavera, Rarotonga, last year will be sentenced next week by Judge Judith Potter.


Man remanded due to suicidal behaviour

Friday 10 May 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime

A man has been remanded in custody by the Cook Islands High Court due to his suicidal behaviour.


Nurses visit special centres today

Wednesday 8 May 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health

As part of the celebrations for International Nurses Week nurses are providing free health screening to those with special needs at Are Pa Metua, the Creative Centre and the Te Kainga O Pa Taunga today.

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