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UN to hear child rights challenges
Wednesday 4 March 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Internal Affairs officials must report Cook Islands progress to first-ever UN committee hearing in the Pacific.
Cook Islands to hold first Pride Day
Wednesday 4 March 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Local
From the oldest mamas and papas to the youngest children, everyone is invited to the country’s first ever Pride Day, later this month.
Diabetic woman 'denied water in the police cells'
Wednesday 4 March 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
Remand prisoners are being mistreated and their basic human rights to safety and sustenance ignored, says a lawyer.
Customs' new place
Tuesday 3 March 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
The opening of a new Customs office in Avarua is a small step towards bigger plans to strengthen Customs in the Cook Islands, says the Financial Secretary.
Ministers officially ordained into church
Monday 2 March 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
Hundreds of people, as well as a big crowd of tourists from the cruise ship MSC Magnifica, gathered to celebrate the Ordination Service of Ministers at Cook Islands Christian Church in Avarua on Sunday.
Public servants must set a better example – pastor
Saturday 29 February 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
With mounting concern about the harm caused by alcohol, government departments have been challenged to stop plying staff and visitors with free alcohol at evening functions.
'Exciting pressure' to ensure Rotaract's survival
Friday 28 February 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Rotaract Rarotonga’s goal is to retain members and maintain a good number of volunteers to keep the organisation going.
Secure your rubbish, advises Infrastructure
Thursday 27 February 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Roadside refuse must be secured tightly to prevent animals from scavenging through the rubbish, says Infrastructure Cook Islands.
Illegal drugs are smuggled in marked 'medicine' – Demos
Thursday 27 February 2020 | Published in Local
It’s time authorities acknowledge there is a real hard drugs problem in Rarotonga, says Democratic Party police spokesperson Tamaiva Tuavera.
Ash Wednesday- Catholics mark the beginning of lent
Thursday 27 February 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Students gathered at St Joseph’s Cathedral in Rarotonga to mark the symbolic beginning of the season of Lent, and 40 days of fasting.
'I had a feeling I would win something'
Wednesday 26 February 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Winning photographers recognised for capturing Cook Islands summer.
Hot in the kitchen, chefs showcase culinary skills
Tuesday 25 February 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
Twelve local chefs pulled out all the stops, producing delicious, eye catching culinary delights during the Cook Islands Culinary Championships on Friday.
'No professional misconduct'
Saturday 22 February 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Ousted football executive Tai Nicholas has escaped being struck off as a lawyer – because he did not have a practicing certificate when he made and received allegedly improper payments.
Vet clinic's fur-vent plea
Saturday 22 February 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Te Are Manu veterinary clinic is calling for support for a fulltime vet on Rarotonga.
Helping boys 'find their way'
Friday 21 February 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
Boys and young men feature in all the wrong social statistics. Mona Ioane Jr’s uncle wants to change that.
Fraud probe into ousted Oceania football boss
Friday 21 February 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Banned football high-flier says cash, gifts and flights for Oceania board members were Pacific culture and custom.
'We ignore the people'
Friday 21 February 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Outspoken Cabinet minister George Angene says he will vote against a bill to make helmets mandatory on motorbikes on Rarotonga.
'We have only ourselves to blame'
Thursday 20 February 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The community has failed to address the causes of road smashes – and that’s why there is now no choice but to put in place a helmet law to minimise the tragic effects of the crashes.
'Plague that's hit our country'
Thursday 20 February 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Local
Cutting the drink-drive limit to 250mcg is a stopgap measure, but the real solutions will come from our homes, families and communities.
Beauty queen keeps Rarotonga beautiful
Tuesday 18 February 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Miss World Oceania Tajiya Sahay isn’t your typical beauty queen: she walks her walk and leads by example.
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