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Man's drink-drive admission was because of fear of police
Tuesday 18 February 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Discharge without conviction sought for expat worker accused of drink driving.
Lax parents let kids drive, say police
Tuesday 18 February 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Despite the death of a man and a boy in a fatal head-on smash last month, police say Rarotonga’s roads were “noticeably” full of underage drivers this weekend, with no helmets and driving dangerously.
Cabbages for dinner tonight!
Tuesday 18 February 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education
Senior students at Apii Avarua are participating in the first school growing programme to encourage them into agriculture careers.
All schools closed as big storm hits Rarotonga
Tuesday 18 February 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Weather
School is cancelled on Rarotonga today as tropical disturbance TD08F hits the island. The seawall road, too, has been closed as big waves smash over the top.
Chasing storms in Raro
Tuesday 18 February 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Weather
Bid to sail vaka in international waters
Monday 17 February 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Traditional Cook Islands vaka Marumaru Atua is all set for a new skipper with the assistance of Maritime Cook Islands.
Arrests prove driver attitude needs to be changed
Monday 17 February 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Crime
While Cook Islands Police, the Cook Islands Government and other key stakeholder agencies prepare legislative changes to curb drink driving, a spate of arrests on driving charges during last weekend’s night shift have kept officers busy.
Names of Cook Islands war dead inscribed in history
Monday 17 February 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Local
The Commonwealth War Graves Commission has accepted the New Zealand Defence Force’s recommendation to add the names of six Cook Islands army privates to their records.
'No borders for infectious diseases'
Monday 17 February 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Health
Call for World Health Organisation to be allowed free movement into Asia-Pacific countries to combat fast-spreading virus.
Cyclone threat to Cook Islands
Monday 17 February 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Weather
With another tropical cyclone brewing in the South Pacific, bringing heavy rain, huge swells and high winds, Cook Islands residents are told to be prepared.
Kids Page: School opens 'sea view' playground
Saturday 15 February 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
Committed parents worked tirelessly on the weekends to complete Apii Te Uki Ou’s beach front recreation area.
Lead by example, prefects urged
Saturday 15 February 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
New inducted school prefects receive timely advice from a former class leader.
Te Ipukarea Society: Young people throw spotlight on Cook Islands' 'boys club' politics
Saturday 15 February 2020 | Published in Environment
Last Friday night at the Rehab bar, the public of Rarotonga was treated to a rare night of satirical comedy theatre.
Valentine's Day wedding
Saturday 15 February 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
After 17 years of being together and working hard to ensure they have a beautiful family together, Stewart Pita and Apii Tua decided to tie the knot.
Crown Law drafts new Bill to change road safety laws
Saturday 15 February 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Crime
Legislative work begins on proposed changes to road safety laws.
Employing the 'Four Rs' when considering waste reduction
Saturday 15 February 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Environment
Rubbish is becoming a problem in Rarotonga.
Burglary statistics lowest in seven years, says police
Saturday 15 February 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Police statistics for 2019 show that break-ins were tracking lower than 2018. Katrina Tanirau and Losirene Lacanivalu reports.
Furore over 'island politics'
Saturday 15 February 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Politics
Government MP denies involvement in termination and suspension of six Pukapuka civil servants.
Safety first in preparation for adverse weather
Friday 14 February 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Weather
There’s a lot of skill required when it comes to knowing how to trim and top trees without severely damaging them, especially in preparation for adverse weather events like tropical cyclones and storms. And the best people on Rarotonga at getting that job done are Baker Tree Services. The trees at the Social Centre got a much needed trim over the past few days to prevent them from toppling during adverse weather and to keep people safe. November to March is traditionally cyclone season in Cook Islands, even though Rarotonga has escaped relatively unscathed in 2019/20. Photo: Katrina Tanirau.
Getting you home safely
Friday 14 February 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
Recent spate of fatal accidents has spurred a Rarotonga resident to start sober driving service on the island.
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