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Doubt cast on MP's claim to UN human rights body
Thursday 5 March 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy
A United Nations human rights committee grilled the government yesterday about treating people in same-sex relationships as criminals.
Two banned travellers quarantined
Thursday 5 March 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
New Zealand is sending a rapid response medical team to Cook Islands to help respond to the Covid-19 coronavirus.
Fishing crew get virus OK
Thursday 5 March 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
The Spanish purse-seining vessel Rosita C is anchored off Rarotonga for a compliance inspection and change of crew.
100,000 Cook Islanders in 'brain exchange'
Wednesday 4 March 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy
More than 100,000 Cook Islanders, scattered around the world like atolls in an ocean. 85,000 in New Zealand. 25,000 in Australia. More dotted around the fringes of the Pacific, the US and further afield in Europe.
Dealing with conflict the old way
Wednesday 4 March 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
Instead of marching off to court, today’s mediators are being trained to offer us new solutions – inspired in part by traditional resolutions.
Ship beached as, bro
Wednesday 4 March 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Crew are reported safe after their Cook Islands-registered cargo ship ran aground in contested waters between Greece and Turkey.
Cruise tourists to be evacuated
Wednesday 4 March 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy
The troubled cruise ship MSC Magnifica left two passengers behind in Rarotonga hospital, when it left Cook Islands on Monday night.
Run on masks, sanitiser
Wednesday 4 March 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health
CITC says customers shouldn’t panic at not being able to buy any hand sanitiser, amid scenes of reported pandemonium in other countries as coronavirus draws nearer.
UN to hear child rights challenges
Wednesday 4 March 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Internal Affairs officials must report Cook Islands progress to first-ever UN committee hearing in the Pacific.
Cook Islands to hold first Pride Day
Wednesday 4 March 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Local
From the oldest mamas and papas to the youngest children, everyone is invited to the country’s first ever Pride Day, later this month.
Diabetic woman 'denied water in the police cells'
Wednesday 4 March 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
Remand prisoners are being mistreated and their basic human rights to safety and sustenance ignored, says a lawyer.
Govt in talks to slow the slide in Aussie funding
Tuesday 3 March 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy
The Australian government has slashed health aid to Cook Islands by 75 per cent over the past five years, new figures say.
Amid coronavirus hype, schools get hit by dengue
Tuesday 3 March 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health
Parents and sufferers concerned at ‘lack of urgency’ in responding to dengue.
How to selfie- improve
Tuesday 3 March 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Education
Tereora College students can now do internships with the Rarotonga water authority following an agreement between the two organisations.
Customs' new place
Tuesday 3 March 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
The opening of a new Customs office in Avarua is a small step towards bigger plans to strengthen Customs in the Cook Islands, says the Financial Secretary.
Coronavirus response: 'People not money'
Tuesday 3 March 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
This is not about tourism revenues, this is not about race, this is about the health of residents of this little Pacific paradise, says the government.
Biz leaders' Cooks trip called off
Tuesday 3 March 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Economy
New Zealand’s deputy prime minister has postponed bringing a business and community delegation to Cook Islands to develop partnerships.
Show of pride at prefect induction
Monday 2 March 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
Newly-inducted student leaders of Tereora College are ready to serve.
Another weekend of driving mishaps
Monday 2 March 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Crime
Weekend of poor behaviour on the road in Rarotonga continues despite numerous warnings from police and other stakeholders.
Tex Mart accused requests for medical assessment
Monday 2 March 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Defence counsel Mark Short has requested the High Court to order a medical assessment for his client, Elijah Trego.
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