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Graduating with tactical combat skills
Saturday 17 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
More prison wardens graduate from martial arts training to enhance their skills in controlling restraints against violent inmates or “very hard to control people”.
More expat workers head home, 17 residents return
Saturday 17 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy
Since the option to repatriate became available, 22 Filipino workers have said goodbye to Rarotonga and returned to their homeland as their employment contracts ended.
Super fund advice shared through webinar
Saturday 17 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy
National superfund boss Damien Beddoes has welcomed government’s ‘think tank’ group’s suggestion that members should not withdraw any funds during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Consul General Rosie Blake ends seven years of service
Saturday 17 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Yesterday marked the end of term of Consulate General Rosaline Blake’s service in the Auckland Consulate Office.
Audit report casts doubt on finances
Saturday 17 October 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy
Opposition Democratic Party slams government over 'deeply concerning' findings by auditor.
General George honoured to be part of the Games
Saturday 17 October 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Looking into the flames when lighting the cauldron for the opening of the Cook Islands Games, George George felt overwhelmed and became lost in thought.
Smart farming tech for Palmerston and Nassau
Friday 16 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Outer Islands
Climate change is having an impact on growing fresh vegetables and fruits on Nassau and Palmerston islands.
Truck driver involved in Muri crash pleads guilty
Friday 16 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Truck driver involved in Muri crash granted interim name suppression until next court appearance in November.
Father faces serious charges
Friday 16 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Rene James Hand will remain in custody at Arorangi Prison after being arrested on more serious charges including attempted murder.
'Helmet habit saved my life'
Friday 16 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Te Ariki Tuavera is grateful for his habit of wearing a helmet whenever he gets on his motorbike.
She's a survivor
Friday 16 October 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National
Myra Tatakura is a warrior, a vibrant, spirited no holds barred kind of a woman and a survivor of breast cancer and open-heart surgery.
Residents alerted over online 'scam'
Friday 16 October 2020 | Published in Crime
A number of residents have been approached by family and friends to join Lion’s Share – an online platform described by observers as a pyramid and Ponzi scheme.
92 years and counting …
Thursday 15 October 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Members receive the opportunity to offer something back to their community through Girl Guides initiative.
Bike stunt riders to be charged, warns police
Thursday 15 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Young boys seen stunt riding on their motorbikes will be charged, police have warned.
Roundabout upgrade progressing well
Thursday 15 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
A Landholdings Ltd staff takes a break while doing renovation work around the Avatiu roundabout and pavement area.
Work together for food security
Thursday 15 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
The Ministry of Agriculture is calling on the public to work together to ensure that the threats of Covid-19 do not affect the nation’s food security.
Using hand movements to convey messages
Thursday 15 October 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Due to popular demand, tuatua rima (sign language) classes will start up again in a few weeks.
A call for regional unity
Thursday 15 October 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Local
The impact of Covid-19, devastating effects of climate change and natural disasters and the fragile economic health of the Pacific region were the topics of discussion at the second virtual Forum Foreign Ministers Meeting held yesterday.
Embracing Cook Islands culture
Thursday 15 October 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Culture
Prior to Covid-19, Danny Mataroa used to share his knowledge about te reo Maori, protocols and history of the Cook Islands with up to 120 visitors a night at Maungaroa, more commonly known as Highland Paradise.
Pa Enua project under scrutiny
Thursday 15 October 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Outer Islands
Cook Islands Audit Office is yet to make a decision on whether an investigation into a major government contract is warranted.
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