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Further crash details yet to be released

Thursday 8 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime

Investigations and forensics reports into a horrific motor vehicle crash in Muri that later claimed the life of a 40-year-old Filipino man have been completed, police have confirmed.

On a mission on board the Grinna

Thursday 8 October 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Outer Islands

The MV Grinna departed for the islands of Palmerston, Nassau and Suwarrow yesterday on a Pa Enua Action for Resilient Livelihoods (PEARL) Project mission from October 10 until October 23.

Making way for a new warehouse

Wednesday 7 October 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local

Progress is being made on a new warehouse to be used by the Cook Islands Trading Corporation.

Thanksgiving prayer for Fiji Day on Rarotonga

Wednesday 7 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local

Compared to celebrations in past years, the Cook Islands Fijian community will not be holding any major gatherings for this year’s Fiji Independence Day celebration.

Henry Puna's helmet law legacy

Wednesday 7 October 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local

After two extensions due to Covid-19 and a lack of stock on Rarotonga, the helmet law initiated at the highest level by former Prime Minister Henry Puna is in full force.

Scam targets Games

Wednesday 7 October 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Crime, National

Fraudsters are taking advantage of the euphoria surrounding the Cook Islands Games 2020 by attempting to lure people into signing up for non-existent live-streaming of the game’s events.

Audit investigation finalised in work-release probe

Wednesday 7 October 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy

An audit office investigation into the Corrective Services Minister’s top advisor getting a high-risk offender released from prison to work for his tourism business has concluded.

Inquisitive kids check out catch of the day

Wednesday 7 October 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local

With a cheeky grin to seek approval from his parents Mark and Cherelle, Tamatoa Sherwin gleefully watched on as fishermen brought in their ku, patuki, parrot and pipi to be weighed at Avarua Harbour.

'Democracy must be served'

Wednesday 7 October 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Politics

Local water lobby group Te Vai Ora Maori is calling for the resignation of the Speaker of the House Niki Rattle.

Nervous singer claims karaoke title

Tuesday 6 October 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local

With her powerful voice, Ikram Elabssi belted out her favourite songs to win the 2020 Karaoke Championship hosted by the Cook Islands Game Fishing Club last week.

A duty to look after our elders

Tuesday 6 October 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local

The elderly residents of Rarotonga gathered on Thursday last week to commemorate World Citizens Day – a day held in appreciation and remembrance of the senior citizens.

Koutu Nui 'not subordinate to Ui Ariki'

Tuesday 6 October 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture

Traditional leaders group Koutu Nui should be brought under the authority of the House of Ariki, says Minister George Angene.

Sharing space to make vision reality

Tuesday 6 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local

With the pledge to fulfil their vision to empowering people who have autism, Autism Cook Islands has officially opened their very own office.

Family of Muri crash victim seeking justice

Tuesday 6 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime

The body of a foreign national who passed away at Rarotonga Hospital last week following a motor vehicle accident is expected to be taken to the Philippines on October 9.

Govt urged to tread carefully in Koutu Nui matter

Tuesday 6 October 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture

The Democratic Party Opposition is strongly urging the government to tread carefully with the controversial bid to abolish the Koutu Nui.

'Little black book' most powerful in the world

Tuesday 6 October 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local

'Separation of powers'

Monday 5 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Politics

Speaker Niki Rattle reiterated that Parliament cannot tell government to stop whatever they are doing due to its separation of powers.