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Facebook post prompts thieves to return stolen watermelons
Friday 25 November 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Thanks to social media and a caring community, watermelon thieves who raided a family plot in Arorangi were identified on Wednesday – the same afternoon the awareness notice was posted.
Water intakes ‘under stress’: Unsupervised scrub fires resulting in unnecessary usage
Friday 25 November 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, National
The recent ‘light rain’ had no impact on the water intakes due to the extremely dry weather, and some areas on the island are without water due to the lack of flows in the catchment stream intakes.
Petrol prices drop but consumers urged to remain wary
Friday 25 November 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, Editor's Pick, National
Petrol prices will decrease from today by about 10 per cent, but the Price Tribunal chairman Louis Enoka is urging consumers not to get too far ahead of themselves.
Phony Cook Islands bond ‘offer’ rears its head again
Thursday 24 November 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, Local, National
Cook Islands authorities are embarrassed by the re-emergence of a phony bond scheme purporting to be from the Government.
Livestock owners urged to look after their animals
Thursday 24 November 2022 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, National
Livestock owners on Rarotonga and the Pa Enua are being urged to look after their animals during this dry spell. Ministry of Agriculture secretary Temarama Anguna-Kamana reminded livestock owners the need to provide water daily to their animals
Cooks formalise diplomatic relations with Ireland
Thursday 24 November 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Politics
The Cook Islands and Ireland have committed to strengthening bilateral and multilateral co-operation through formalisation of diplomatic relations at a signing ceremony in Wellington on Sunday.
Petition appeal dismissed: Cook Islands Party all clear to form coalition government
Thursday 24 November 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National, Politics
The Cook Islands United Party’s petition accusing two independent Atiu candidates of treating has lost its appeal, and remains struck out, with the Cook Islands Party likely to seek costs.
‘Significant investment’ in low latency data route
Wednesday 23 November 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Business, Economy, National, Technology
The Avaroa Cable has made a ‘significant investment’ by buying capacity on a route that promises better internet connectivity.
Jury trial postponed
Wednesday 23 November 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, Crime, National
A jury trial scheduled for this week has been postponed after there has been a change in counsel.
Young voyagers ready to put knowledge and skills into action
Wednesday 23 November 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National, Outer Islands
Vaka Marumaru Atua will set sail for Atiu on Wednesday, with many of the younger members onboard putting all their practice into action.
Mauke Soldier Search Mission a success
Wednesday 23 November 2022 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Culture, Local, National, Outer Islands
The burial sites of up to 23 Cook Islands World War I soldiers on the island of Mauke have been identified.
Livestock owners warned of disease risks
Wednesday 23 November 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Environment, National, Outer Islands
Farmers have been warned to be on the lookout for African swine fever (ASF) and foot and mouth disease (FMD).
‘Strive and stay true to yourself’
Wednesday 23 November 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National, Rugby Union, Sports
The lively Rarotonga school girls were squealing with excitement to have Black Ferns, Krystal Murray and Cook Islander Te Kura Ngata-Aerengamate, deliver coaching sessions at primary schools yesterday.
Police step up search
Wednesday 23 November 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National
Cook Islands Police have yielded few leads, including reported sightings, and are asking for assistance from public as they step up search for the teenager who has been missing since July this year.
Cops pull out breathalysers for first time on Aitutaki: More than a dozen drink drivers nabbed
Tuesday 22 November 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, Local, National
Aitutaki cops have clamped down on drinking drivers with the assistance of new breathalyser and speed radar equipment – a first for the island.
Scrub fire warning
Tuesday 22 November 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
People lighting fires in high winds and extremely dry conditions are not paying attention to warnings from the fire services who are calling them to be mindful of the weather and to stay with their fires until it dies out.
New drone can assist with search and rescue missions
Tuesday 22 November 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National, Technology
A new drone which has infrared capabilities is in the country that can help Rarotonga’s search and rescue efforts.
Judge set to dish out sentences
Tuesday 22 November 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, Crime, National
A busy fortnight of High Court fixtures will begin today.
Updated guidelines keep antibiotics working: TMO Pharmacy
Tuesday 22 November 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Health, National
For 10 years Dr Richard Everts has been visiting the Cook Islands with one main aim – to keep antibiotics working!
‘No timeframe’ on proposed medicinal cannabis regulation
Tuesday 22 November 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, Health, National, Politics
A medicinal cannabis advocate is calling on the Cook Islands Government to honour their promise to speed up medicinal cannabis law, but the Secretary of Health says there is ‘no timeframe’ for legislation.
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