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Young not exempt from law

Friday 17 November 2017 | Published in Local

Excusing school children from the law is “not a reality” and the Police statistics and court results prove young college students are just as likely to break the law as young people who are no longer at school, says police media liaison officer Trevor Pitt.


'Stupid' helmet law has proved unenforceable

Friday 17 November 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor

The public debate that took place when our Fearless Leaders in parliament indicated that they would try, a second time, to introduce legislation in respect of the wearing of crash helmets was a profound debate.


Miss CI shows winning talent

Friday 17 November 2017 | Published in Local

The Miss Cook Islands Pageant Association’s (MCIPA) reigning Miss Maine Kuki Airani, Lydia Simonis Tariu has won the Best in Talent category at the Miss Asia Pacific International competition.

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Passport check urged

Friday 17 November 2017 | Published in Local

The New Zealand High Commission will be closed over the Christmas period, and they urge all those with passports that have expired to renew them as soon as possible.


Curb on tourism wrong solution

Friday 17 November 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor

There has been much in the news since Member of Parliament, Selina Napa said we need to restrict the growth of tourism for the sake of our environment.


Drug resistance global issue: Glassie

Friday 17 November 2017 | Published in Local

The need to address the issue of antibiotic resistance was emphasised by Health minister Nandie Glassie at the opening of the national meeting on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) at Crown Beach Resort yesterday morning.

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Bluesky building in for refit

Friday 17 November 2017 | Published in Local

Bluesky’s burned-out core site building in Aroa will not be demolished but will be fully refitted ready for the installation of new mobile core equipment, O3B Satellite System gear and other network equipment and infrastructure.

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TKV hope to end season with win

Thursday 16 November 2017 | Published in Football

Takuvaine men’s side will play their last football game of the season this week, against Avatiu at The Swamp tomorrow at 5pm.

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Continuity plan vital for survival

Thursday 16 November 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor

In the wake of the Bluesky fire at Aroa, occasional columnist “Unionist” turns his attention to the need for all businesses to have a continuity plan.


College students help SPCA

Thursday 16 November 2017 | Published in Local

A group of Tereora College students has given a generous donation to the Cook Islands SPCA as a part of the school’s Community Service Day.

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Helping pupils to live NCD-free lives

Thursday 16 November 2017 | Published in Local

Tereora College has been tackling the risk of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) through a cross-curricular, multi-sectoral unit looking closely at the Cook Islands.

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Food festival in aid of school dome

Thursday 16 November 2017 | Published in Local

Avarua Primary School is holding a food festival tomorrow to raise funds for the first-ever school dome in the Cook Islands.

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Bid to raise knowledge on drug use

Thursday 16 November 2017 | Published in Local

This week is Antibiotic Week, designed to raise awareness of the issue of antibiotic resistance, also known as antimicrobial resistance (AMR).


Siblings sacrifice in league battle

Wednesday 15 November 2017 | Published in League

Such is the seriousness of the Jillaroos’ quest to defend their World Cup crown, Australia coach Brad Donald will deny Elianna Walton the chance to line up against sisters Stephanie and Eliza Wilson in the opening fixture against Cook Islands tonight.

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Clinic issues aired

Wednesday 15 November 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Esther Honey acknowledges the contributions made by Jo Taylor Kupu during her tenure as Practice Manager at the EHF clinic.


Plastic waste a growing problem

Wednesday 15 November 2017 | Published in Environment

Cook Islands “plastic problem” is getting worse, says Water, Waste, And Sanitation (WATSAN) director Jaime Short.

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Students make most of trip to Mangaia

Wednesday 15 November 2017 | Published in Outer Islands

Apii Te Uki Ou Year 7 and 8 students left Rarotonga on Wednesday of last week for a visit to Mangaia.

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Turua at Brussels meeting

Wednesday 15 November 2017 | Published in Local

The fourth meeting of the Asian Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) Ministers of Culture ended last week after a number of important issues were discussed.

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Top award wins not just a rumour…

Wednesday 15 November 2017 | Published in Local

Andrew and Belinda Griffin, managers/owners of Rumours Luxury Villas and Spa, recently returned from Thailand where they attended the Haute Grandeur Global Hotel and Spa Awards.

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Marine scientists survey Manuae

Wednesday 15 November 2017 | Published in Outer Islands

A team of marine scientists and local fisheries officers are conducting marine surveys and collecting vital baseline data in the outer islands.

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