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Vet clinic's fur-vent plea
Saturday 22 February 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Te Are Manu veterinary clinic is calling for support for a fulltime vet on Rarotonga.
Government asks for more money
Saturday 22 February 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
MPs will vote on whether to dip into next year’s Budget to address about $5m shortfall for pipeline works.
Smash driver 'known to police'
Saturday 22 February 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Crime
Government MP Albert Nicholas escaped serious injury when the rental car he was in smashed into a power pole on Nikao main road.
Youngsters getting hooked on booze – expert
Friday 21 February 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health
The Alcoholics Anonymous group is getting increased participation, amid fears about the impact of alcohol on young and old.
Helping boys 'find their way'
Friday 21 February 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
Boys and young men feature in all the wrong social statistics. Mona Ioane Jr’s uncle wants to change that.
Fugitive breaks into Police HQ yard to steal bike, court told
Friday 21 February 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Ngatokotoru Nicholas was unhappy at being stopped by police and having his bike seized after he refused a breathalyser test – so he allegedly took the law into his own hands.
Fraud probe into ousted Oceania football boss
Friday 21 February 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Banned football high-flier says cash, gifts and flights for Oceania board members were Pacific culture and custom.
Another storm threatens more damage to potted roads
Friday 21 February 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Weather
Tropical Cyclone Vicky is brewing 400 miles to the southwest of Nassau and moving southeast at 12 knots, meaning Rarotonga can expect more rain for the next seven days.
'We ignore the people'
Friday 21 February 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Outspoken Cabinet minister George Angene says he will vote against a bill to make helmets mandatory on motorbikes on Rarotonga.
Food hygiene scores on the doors
Thursday 20 February 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Health
There are new calls by the hospitality industry to take food safety and hygiene seriously.
Cook Islands-flagged ship safe
Thursday 20 February 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy
The Cook Islands registered Turkish cargo ship and its crew are safe after a military attack on the port it has berthed in Tripoli, Libya.
Manatua cable shifts focus to landing stations
Thursday 20 February 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Technology
Manatua cable is set to be a trans-Polynesian information superhighway, connecting more Pacific islands than ever before.
'We have only ourselves to blame'
Thursday 20 February 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The community has failed to address the causes of road smashes – and that’s why there is now no choice but to put in place a helmet law to minimise the tragic effects of the crashes.
'Plague that's hit our country'
Thursday 20 February 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Local
Cutting the drink-drive limit to 250mcg is a stopgap measure, but the real solutions will come from our homes, families and communities.
Cook Islands cargo ship in middle of firefight between Libyans and Turkey
Wednesday 19 February 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Economy
Pictures cast doubt on claim by a Libyan militia group to have sunk a Cook Islands-flagged cargo ship.
Demos gunning for change
Wednesday 19 February 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Politics
Former New Zealand Army firearms instructor Tamaiva Tuavera has promised better training and resources for the police to fight crime.
Chemical water trial is 'lawful'
Wednesday 19 February 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health
Government-owned water authority To Tatou Vai is pressing ahead with turning on the taps in trials of the new waterworks, even though the environmental impact of a new chemical has not yet been fully assessed.
Jetstar refunds some money
Wednesday 19 February 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Economy
After going back and forth with Jetstar for many weeks, the Isiah family finally has some answers – but only after threatening to go to the Disputes Tribunal.
Children stranded by school closures
Wednesday 19 February 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Education
Prime Minister tells officials to do a better job of informing the public about weather emergencies like the one that closed schools yesterday. Katrina Tanirau and Jonathan Milne report.
Miss Climate Change: Tajiya champions environment on Mangaia
Tuesday 18 February 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Outer Islands
Mangaia kids go for 15-minute walk after rollcall every day, beauty queen discovers.
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