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Transit service
Thursday 6 February 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
A new service is being proposed to transport potential drunk drivers home safely.
'Cut hair – or else'
Thursday 6 February 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Local
School continues to flout anti-discrimination law despite official warning.
Are Pa Metua members reunite to celebrate New Year
Wednesday 5 February 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Smiles were all around at the Are Pa Metua headquarters yesterday as members met for the first time this year.
Plea date proposed for burglary charges
Wednesday 5 February 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Convicted arsonist faces two burglary charges.
Demos back planned road safety laws
Wednesday 5 February 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Latest statistics on road fatalities involving motorbikes is placing its drivers at the forefront of proposed changes to the law.
Emotional farewell to fallen Fijian expat
Wednesday 5 February 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Friends and colleagues yesterday bid an emotional farewell to Amit Kumar, the Fijian expat who died in a horrific motorbike crash a week ago.
Ban on China arrivals as coronavirus death toll increases
Wednesday 5 February 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health
Cook Islander who escaped China coronavirus lockdown applauds travel restrictions.
Cop charged with breaking man's jaw
Tuesday 4 February 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Police officer has apologised and offered to pay medical costs for young dad’s wired-up jaw.
Alcohol in most road crashes
Tuesday 4 February 2020 | Published in Crime
The number of reported motor vehicle crashes on Rarotonga dropped last year – but those that happened were more serious.
Woman forgives gunman
Tuesday 4 February 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A gun-wielding intruder returned to his victim’s house afterwards, and pleaded for her mercy. Now has asked police to drop charges.
Midsummer night dream
Tuesday 4 February 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
Australia’s big LGBTQ+ festival highlighted the Cook Islands community’s fight for civil rights at the weekend.
Ariki to pay her respects to war heroes at Waitangi
Monday 3 February 2020 | Published in Culture
Pa Upokotini Ariki is to attend the Waitangi commemorations in New Zealand this week.
Concerns about reclaiming land on Avarua waterfront
Monday 3 February 2020 | Written by Moana Makapelu Lee | Published in Economy
A new waterfront park with sports courts for our young people is all well and good – but what about the environmental impact and cyclone risk?
School breaches boy's 'human rights'
Monday 3 February 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Local
A Cook Islands boy had been told by his school he must get his hair cut – even though his haircutting ceremony isn’t meant to be until next year.
Amended claim in shooting law suit
Monday 3 February 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Lawyers for the late Mary Dean’s family have filed an amended claim, suing government for allowing her killer out of prison to attack her.
Police plan to muffle loud bikes
Monday 3 February 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Crime
The Police Service is to target vehicles that aren’t up to scratch – especially those youth riding motorbikes without a muffler.
Police arrested 'wrong assailant'
Monday 3 February 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Crime
A homeless drug addict has pleaded guilty to assault after a violent daylight fracas in front of locals and tourists – but witnesses say police charged the wrong man.
Demos boss admits lying to police about Facebook post
Monday 3 February 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Politics
William Framhein apologises to Democratic Party, but not to minister whom he attacked.
Road safety education for youth
Monday 3 February 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
Prime Minister wants to personally visit schools to explain need for helmets, lower drink-drive limit and ban on phone use.
Night workers exempt from curfew
Monday 3 February 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
The Prime Minister has confirmed night workers would be excluded from a proposed curfew on motorbike use.
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