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United Nations seeks smacking ban in Cook Islands
Thursday 12 March 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
Ban on physical discipline of children recommended, after United Nations investigation into treatment of children in Cook Islands.
National Children policy coordinator position- Vacant
Thursday 12 March 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
The position for the coordinator of national children policy for the Ministry of Internal Affairs is still vacant.
Be confident in your skin'
Tuesday 10 March 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Thirty women of all shapes and sizes celebrated International Women’s day and posed in bikinis to convey the message to others to be confident in their own skin.
Diver tells of drama
Tuesday 10 March 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
A Canadian woman was trapped under the dive boat Moerangi when it capsized. A tourist onboard the dive boat has thanked the captain and her crew for keeping him and eight other divers safe.
Fishermen hit water for comp
Tuesday 10 March 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
More than 20 boats and 40 anglers, including 10 from Mauke, have registered for the richest fishing contest in Cook Islands history.
Public is warned to not stigmatise foreign faces
Tuesday 10 March 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
A primary school pupil is being bullied because she’s part-Chinese and told she has coronavirus.
Speaker defends sacking of Parliament's Clerk
Tuesday 10 March 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Supporters have challenged the dismissal of the Clerk of Parliament.
'Special measures' for women needed
Monday 9 March 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Local
Cook Islanders celebrated equity and equality in its different shapes and sizes this weekend, at a celebration of International Women’s Day.
Boat capsizes, 12 left in water
Monday 9 March 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Local
Crew and tourists floated in the ocean for nearly an hour yesterday, after the 8½-metre dive boat Moerangi overturned on Rarotonga’s north coast.
Parliament boss sacked in blowout
Monday 9 March 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Local
Head rolls, as cost of extending MPs’ debating chamber more than doubles to $652,000.
Te Ipukarea Society: Out with the old, in with the new
Saturday 7 March 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Local
OPINION: Electronic consumption is on the rise worldwide and right here on our little paradise in the Cook Islands. But what happens with your old broken electronic appliances?
'I will speak my mind in Government'
Saturday 7 March 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
It was 2008 that Parliament first proposed to make motorbike helmets compulsory. This weekend, Aronga Mana and MPs have joined forces to ask Government not to rush the plans.
Bank must reward trust – CEO
Saturday 7 March 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
Bank of South Pacific profits soared 11.1 per cent last year, the company reports.
100-plus kids a year nursed for mental illness
Friday 6 March 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
United Nations human rights committee challenges Cook Islands to tackle rising suicide rates, substance abuse and mental health issues among Cook Islands youth.
'Real men don't have to be hard'
Friday 6 March 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
Mental health campaigner says it’s OK to show vulnerability, to talk and to give.
Smile, you're on candid camera!
Thursday 5 March 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Big brother is watching you – but you have nothing to fear as long as you behave!
Legal bid begins to recoup water pipeline damages from Chinese
Thursday 5 March 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Government is set to head into arbitration process with the Chinese contractor in a bid to recoup $17 million repair cost on the Rarotonga water supply system.
Fishing crew get virus OK
Thursday 5 March 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
The Spanish purse-seining vessel Rosita C is anchored off Rarotonga for a compliance inspection and change of crew.
Dealing with conflict the old way
Wednesday 4 March 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
Instead of marching off to court, today’s mediators are being trained to offer us new solutions – inspired in part by traditional resolutions.
Ship beached as, bro
Wednesday 4 March 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Crew are reported safe after their Cook Islands-registered cargo ship ran aground in contested waters between Greece and Turkey.
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