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EBA charge proves costly
Monday 17 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A man charged with excess blood alcohol and careless driving has been ordered to pay reparations of $2,990 for damaging a motor vehicle.
Suspended sentence for assaulting female
Monday 17 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A first-time offender was convicted and given a six-month suspended sentence for assaulting a woman.
'A lucky moment'
Monday 17 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Local photographer Toru Nooroa, who was part of a Cook Islands Canoeing Association competition on Saturday, took this magnificent picture of a humpback whale.
Man injured in bush knife incident
Monday 17 August 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime
A man received serious cuts to the forearm in a fight involving cane knives at a popular “after hours” hangout spot in town.
Wage subsidy 'must be earned'
Monday 17 August 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
A respected Tupapa grower is calling employees on wage subsidy to do community service, if they don’t have any work left at their resorts.
Wage subsidy extended
Monday 17 August 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
Government will extend the wage subsidy scheme, Deputy Prime Minister Mark Brown announced last night.
Offender acted as a 'lookout'
Monday 17 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
The fourth young man involved in the Tex Mart aggravated robbery earlier this year has pleaded guilty.
'If it seems too good to be true, it probably is'
Saturday 15 August 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Technology
Cybercriminals are taking advantage of the fear and paranoia created by Covid-19, to prey on Cook Islanders – especially children and the elderly.
MP Lazaro laid to rest
Saturday 15 August 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Friends and family remembered Pukapuka/Nassau leader Tekii Lazaro.
Te Ipukarea Society: Mitiaro's biggest fans – are palms
Saturday 15 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Outer Islands
The ornamental fan palm, found across the globe has become a popular feature along fancy coastal boardwalks as well as lining pathways of five-star accommodations.
'It's okay to be fearful'
Saturday 15 August 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
Leading surgeon Dr John Dunn says it’s understandable that people are fearful after the re-emergence of Covid-19 via community transmission in New Zealand.
Man learns lesson: Just don't do it!
Saturday 15 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Gene Lewis Maxwell has learnt an important lesson at the High Court: don’t show off stolen bling in a community as small as Raro!
'Ensuring our island stays safe'
Saturday 15 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health
Fifty per cent of confirmed Covid-19 cases in New Zealand have identified as Pacific Islanders. In Cook Islands, self-isolation, testing and border controls are stopping it arriving here.
Downpours forces water authority to turn on taps of new waterworks
Saturday 15 August 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
To Tatou Vai were presented with two options for the failed Avana and Turangi water intakes - to patch up the old pipes or replace them completely.
Concerns about adopted 'Cook Islanders'
Saturday 15 August 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The definition of a Cook Islander was among some of the “sensitive” issues raised during the Immigration Bill select committee meetings in the Pa Enua.
Pacific Islands to work together on recovery
Saturday 15 August 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
Cook Islands has welcomed the proposed regional Covid-19 Economic Recovery Taskforce to address economic priorities of the Pacific island countries.
Raro memories on a budget
Saturday 15 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy
With money tight and Covid rife in the world, it’s hard for anyone to conceive of going on holiday at present – and Maire Browne knows that better than most.
Plan for Wellington air-bridge
Saturday 15 August 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Economy
Until the new Covid outbreak put a pause on opening the border, Air NZ was planning a new Wellington-Raro air route.
Fingers in the till
Friday 14 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
The owners of the Mareko Islands Creation have expressed hurt and disappointment at one of their staff stealing from the business, after they treated her like family.
New drive to keep our pepe safe on motorbikes
Friday 14 August 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
Tereora College’s year 13 business class students have been working hard on their business plans and products throughout the year with their mentors from businesses around the country.
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