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Caught by a snap and sentenced

Thursday 10 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National

Selfie-incriminating: An ex-convict was caught after leaving mobile phone at scene of attempted burglary – with a picture of himself as his screensaver.

Crime

Internet migration disrupts TV service

Thursday 10 December 2020 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Technology

The customers of Vodafone Cook Islands’ owned and managed Moana TV will be experiencing continued disruptions to service with “poor picture quality and freezing on most of the international channels”.

National


Target set for lowest annual break-ins

Thursday 10 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, Local, National

Despite an increase in the number of reported burglaries last month, police are on target to record the lowest annual number of break-ins in more than five years.

Crime


Youngsters set to battle in Knockout Cup finals

Wednesday 9 December 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Footballers from the grassroots division will this afternoon kick off the CIFA 2020 Knockout Cup finals.

Football


LETTER: ‘The writing is on the wall’

Wednesday 9 December 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

To expand upon the headline article ‘Select committees under fire’, December 2 edition. The current version of the To Tatou Vai Authority Bill disregards the cultural and economic context of Rarotonga. At the vaka presentations in July 2020 it was evident that it required a complete redraft.

Letters to the Editor


Taking the plunge! Local photographer gets international recognition

Wednesday 9 December 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

A photograph taken by a local photographer has been recognised in the International Wedding Photographer of the Year Awards.

Local


Domestic basketball competition enters semis

Wednesday 9 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Basketball, Sports

After six weeks of the 5X5 Rarotonga Basketball Competition, today teams will be battling for the top spot in the final play offs.

Basketball


Sex offender’s work release halted

Wednesday 9 December 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Crime, National

Corrective Services Minister George (Maggie) Angene will meet with his senior officials today to discuss the controversial work release privilege granted to a convicted child sex offender.

Crime


‘Learn hard, don’t play around’

Wednesday 9 December 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National

Tara Mitchell, Apii Avarua’s Dux of the Year recipient, has attended the school since she was a toddler in the Early Childhood Education (ECE) classes.

Education


Two HIV cases living in Cooks

Wednesday 9 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National

Chlamydia continues to be the most common sexually transmitted infection in Cook Islands followed by gonorrhoea and syphilis.

Health


Maiata Forsyth claims Apii Nikao’s dux award

Wednesday 9 December 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National

Maiata Forsyth was awarded Apii Nikao’s Dux of the Year 2020 at the school’s prize giving ceremony on Friday last week.

Education


Santa Claus is coming to town

Wednesday 9 December 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, Local, National

Santa and his elf, Christmas carols and cartoon characters will share festive cheer through town in the Tropical Christmas parade, starting at 4pm tomorrow.

Culture

Police start advocacy work

Wednesday 9 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National

As part of the Cook Islands Police Crime Prevention advocacy work, a team met with the Cook Islands Fijian executive members this week to discuss ways to prevent the increase in vehicle crashes and domestic violence.

Crime


IOC boss applauds Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee

Tuesday 8 December 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports, Sports

Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) has once again been praised for organising the Cook Islands Games in October this year.

Other Sports


Once in a lifetime opportunity for Cook Islands designers

Tuesday 8 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Culture, National

When Cook Island designers Toka Toka and Ina Ropu-Tengaru received news that they would be part of a fashion event in London, they were shocked.

Culture


Steps to ban ‘highly toxic’ pesticides

Tuesday 8 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, Health, National

The Pesticides Board will start registration of all pesticides imported into the Cook Islands by both commercial and non-commercial entities.

Environment


Government's ecological report challenged

Tuesday 8 December 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Environment, National

Community water lobby group Te Vai Ora Maori is questioning key findings from a government funded ecological report after a six-day field study was conducted in January. Community water lobby group Te Vai Ora Maori is questioning key findings from a government funded ecological report after a six-day field study was conducted in January.

Environment


Avatiu eyeing clean sweep in age group football finals

Tuesday 8 December 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Domestic football competition will be back in full swing from Wednesday as top teams battle each other in the Knockout Cup finals at CIFA complex in Matavera.

Football


LETTER: Stranded for four months

Tuesday 8 December 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Grant a “one time” quarantine free Rarotonga/Auckland flight to fly stranded Australians out.

Letters to the Editor


LETTER: Where is the justice?

Tuesday 8 December 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

I would like to commend you on today’s paper December 7, 2020 – probably the most factual and poignant front page I’ve seen in your paper ...

Letters to the Editor

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