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Transit service
Thursday 6 February 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
A new service is being proposed to transport potential drunk drivers home safely.
'Cut hair – or else'
Thursday 6 February 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Local
School continues to flout anti-discrimination law despite official warning.
Are Pa Metua members reunite to celebrate New Year
Wednesday 5 February 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Smiles were all around at the Are Pa Metua headquarters yesterday as members met for the first time this year.
Demos back planned road safety laws
Wednesday 5 February 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Latest statistics on road fatalities involving motorbikes is placing its drivers at the forefront of proposed changes to the law.
Emotional farewell to fallen Fijian expat
Wednesday 5 February 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Friends and colleagues yesterday bid an emotional farewell to Amit Kumar, the Fijian expat who died in a horrific motorbike crash a week ago.
Midsummer night dream
Tuesday 4 February 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
Australia’s big LGBTQ+ festival highlighted the Cook Islands community’s fight for civil rights at the weekend.
School breaches boy's 'human rights'
Monday 3 February 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Local
A Cook Islands boy had been told by his school he must get his hair cut – even though his haircutting ceremony isn’t meant to be until next year.
Road safety education for youth
Monday 3 February 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
Prime Minister wants to personally visit schools to explain need for helmets, lower drink-drive limit and ban on phone use.
Night workers exempt from curfew
Monday 3 February 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
The Prime Minister has confirmed night workers would be excluded from a proposed curfew on motorbike use.
Local Fijians' condolences
Saturday 1 February 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Fijian community vice president Savenaca Tukitoba expressed his condolences to both families of the deceased.
Our photographer without borders
Saturday 1 February 2020 | Written by Moana Makapelu Lee | Published in Local
Alex King’s image was trying to tell a unique story about Pacific Islands connections when she shot this image at Taputapuatea. According to the judges of a prestigious photography competition, she succeeded.
United in drink-drive battle
Saturday 1 February 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Slam down on binge drinking – that’s the message Titikaveka MP Selina Napa hopes the Cook Islands Government will take a hard line on.
Support for helmets and a lower drink-drive limit
Saturday 1 February 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
Actions speak louder than words: that’s the message to government, police and even parents and the community when it comes to a road safety crackdown.
'Just pray for your children'
Friday 31 January 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Mother of 16-year-old girl killed in head-on crash calls for helmets for all.
'We're elated – compulsory helmets will save lives'
Friday 31 January 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
Police say it will be straightforward to enforce new laws requiring the wearing of helmets and cracking down on drink-driving – but they are calling for the community to get behind them in making the roads safer.
Mona's legacy: 'Enough is enough'
Friday 31 January 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
Prime Minister Henry Puna reveals plans to make helmets mandatory, ban drivers from using phones and earphones, and lower the drink-drive limit.
Cook Islands Maori to lead new Catholic tertiary institute
Thursday 30 January 2020 | Written by Moana Makapelu Lee | Published in Local
Christianity was a big part of colonialism, but it also helped provide education to Pacific peoples, says new Catholic university boss.
Be responsible dog owner or face the consequences
Thursday 30 January 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
At 5.30am last Thursday, Greg Amos heard a commotion outside his house and knew his cat BB was in trouble.
'I wish the tides will bring me home'
Wednesday 29 January 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Family and friends on three islands are grieving the loss of their sons and brothers – and urging greater precautions on the roads. Moana Makapelu Lee and Losirene Lacanivalu report.
I am sad at what I am seeing'
Tuesday 28 January 2020 | Written by Moana Makapelu Lee | Published in Local
Floods came to the doors of homes and businesses on Avatiu stream yesterday – but unlike November, the water didn’t cross the thresholds. Moana Makapelu Lee and Jonathan Milne investigate whether stream-clearing has made a difference.
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