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CITC defends slug pellets, saying the taste deters dogs
Friday 1 November 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Cook Islands Trading Corporation say they have been selling slug and snail pellets for years and have never had any incident such as one that could cause the death of dogs.
'Mum's dream turned into a nightmare'
Friday 1 November 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Local
Families claim construction company has failed to complete their homes – but company director says they should be judged on the 26 buildings they have completed.
Two former Cook Islands police officers honoured
Wednesday 30 October 2019 | Published in Local
Two former police officers were honoured during a special presentation held at the Cook Islands Consulate in Manukau, Auckland this week.
Aroita reels in maiden win
Wednesday 30 October 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
The annual reef fishing competition attract local women who have fun reeling in some big surprises.
Plans for a 'rumbling' start to White Ribbon campaign
Wednesday 30 October 2019 | Published in Local
Cook Islands Police will launch the global movement of men and boys working together to end male violence against women and girls next month.
Dreaming of a green Christmas
Tuesday 29 October 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Put a smile on a child’s face this Christmas and donate a gift to the Bank of the South Pacific's (BSP) Giving Christmas tree.
An 'emotional' WWI honour for families
Tuesday 29 October 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Local
The final resting places of six war dead will be protected in perpetuity as Commonwealth War Graves – if they can be found. Anneka Brown and Jonathan Milne report.
God in heaven
Tuesday 29 October 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Large crowds came together yesterday for a parade and drama to mark Gospel Day – not just a public holiday but a chance to remember.
Slug pellets blamed for poisoned animals
Tuesday 29 October 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Local
Planter acknowledges his pesticide likely killed neighbour’s dogs and cats – and says the pesticides nearly killed his dog.
Commonwealth compatriots
Sunday 27 October 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Cook Islands is seeking to improve relations with South-east Asian nations.
Dress to impress
Sunday 27 October 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Papas are eligible to join the Mamas reef fishing competition today – but only if they are brave enough to frock up.
Passport frustration
Friday 25 October 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Fijian workers face enormous cost to fly home to get new biometric passports.
Gospel like sweet nectar of ngatae
Thursday 24 October 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Five hundred people are expected at the annual Gospel or Nuku day commemorations on Monday, observed as a public holiday by the nation.
'The thrill of it'
Wednesday 23 October 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Cory Rakich couldn’t stop grinning, stoked with his “heaviest catch ever” – a 203kg blue marlin.
Big … and bigger! The bright days of blue marlin
Wednesday 23 October 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
After pulling in the country’s biggest marlin in months, game fisherman Gary Pearce is ecstatic: ‘What’s not to love?’ he asks Melina Etches.
Hospital allows hit and run girl home
Tuesday 22 October 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
A six-year-old Cook Islands girl who was a victim of a hit and run incident in Hawaii is expected to be discharged from hospital today.
Giant trevally being caught inside the reef
Tuesday 22 October 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
They call them the piranha of the Pacific. Except, Cook Islands’ predator giant trevally are 20 times bigger than any piranha.
Konnichiwa and kia orana, Cook Islands!
Saturday 19 October 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Fiji is out. Samoa is gone. Tonga is out. Now, as the knockout stages of the Rugby World Cup get underway, increasing numbers of people in the Cooks are swinging their support behind another Pacific island nation …
Shot dog euthanased at vet clinic
Friday 18 October 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
The Te Are Manu Vet Clinic yesterday confirmed a dog was brought into the clinic after it was injured by a gunshot wound.
Three saved from drowning
Friday 18 October 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Quick actions from some locals saved the lives of three people caught in high swells at the Rutaki passage yesterday.
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