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School calls for team effort to reduce youth offending
Tuesday 22 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Community needs to work together to get to the bottom of increase in youth offending.
NZ quarantine 'totally unnecessary'
Tuesday 22 September 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Economy
It is totally unnecessary for people travelling from Cook Islands to New Zealand to be required to complete and pay for 14-days managed quarantine, Deputy Prime Minister Mark Brown says.
Time for warning is over: Police gearing up to apply helmet law
Tuesday 22 September 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local
With most retailers around Rarotonga carrying stock, Cook Islands Police says it will begin enforcing the mandatory helmet law as of October 1.
As you sow, so shall you reap
Tuesday 22 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment
Tamarind, Kātara‘apa - or Soursop - and three types of Star Apples were planted around the St Joseph’s School compound this month.
Bank waives online money transfer fees
Monday 21 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy
It will now be cheaper for families and friends in New Zealand and Australia to send money to their loved ones in the Cook Islands. Only if they are ANZ bank customers.
Pre-loved fashion team supports Creative Centre
Monday 21 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
A successful pre-loved fashion pop-up shop sale has donated 15 per cent of each item sold to the Creative Centre.
Case adjourned
Monday 21 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
The case of Noah Taio, who faces charges for breaching probation and theft, has been adjourned to next month.
Court waits for defendant who is 'stuck' on Penrhyn
Monday 21 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Cook Islands High Court wants defendant Alfred Teinaki William to make an effort to attend his court trial on December 8.
Demos appoint new CEO, Sec-Gen Drollet resigns
Monday 21 September 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Democratic Party leader Tina Browne called Eddie Drollet’s resignation from executive secretary general role “unexpected and unexplained”.
'You will be caught'
Monday 21 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Police chase three youths on a motorbike at upper Tupapa traveling towards Matavera with no lights on.
From Penrhyn with love – stories of life on the island
Saturday 19 September 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Outer Islands
Penrhyn’s Omoka School students wrote stories to celebrate the Ministry of Education’s Literacy Week. School principal Napa Sonny said the students presented their pieces of writing to the school last week.
'Be kind – That's who we are'
Saturday 19 September 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Health
You can always expect a big hug from George George when you see him, it’s part of Cook Islands culture and it’s who he is. But a simple hug cost George and his family their freedom for two weeks. Katrina Tanirau talked to George on his first day out of supervised quarantine.
Joseph Brider: Walking on water
Saturday 19 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment
OPINION: Three new water walking insects have been identified in the Cook Islands, making a total of six. By Joseph Brider of Natural Heritage Trust.
'Panicked' refusal results in hefty fine
Saturday 19 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A man who refused to take an excess breath alcohol test has been convicted and ordered to pay a fine of $550.
'Our GDP drop is far greater'
Saturday 19 September 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Economy
It won’t be until the end of this year that the level of the country’s economic decline is known, Deputy Prime Minister Mark Brown says.
Filipino expatriate workers return home
Saturday 19 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Eleven Filipino expatriate workers returned to their home country yesterday.
Triumphant return for super mum
Saturday 19 September 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local
Although Merita Wi-Kaitaia is separated from her partner indefinitely because of Covid-19 travel restrictions, she and her baby Esther came home to Rarotonga to thrilled family members and friends yesterday.
Looking beyond Covid-19
Saturday 19 September 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Health
The Cook Islands Chamber of Commerce will soon have a dedicated space to offer their business training programmes and help local entities navigate through tough times.
Island night for Israel
Friday 18 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
There will be an island night with a difference on Rarotonga tomorrow as many gather to support a fundraising dinner for Israel and the Jewish people.
Poor internet draws customer complaints
Friday 18 September 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Technology
Internet users in Rarotonga have reported poor and slow service this week, with no imminent announcement of high-speed cable internet by stakeholders.
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