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Government to review poop tax
Saturday 11 January 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health
Food stallholders reacted with expressions of colourful profanity at the new stool culture requirement required by health officials to get a food handling licence.
PM says oceans campaigner does not deserve prize
Saturday 11 January 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment
Henry Puna’s criticism comes as oceans conservationist Jacqui Evans donates $100,000 of her award money to set up a charitable foundation. Rashneel Kumar reports.
Prosecution could be test for controversial marital rape defence
Friday 10 January 2020 | Written by Moana Makapelu Lee | Published in Crime
Defence lawyer opposes ‘Mickey Mouse’ prosecution of his client for allegedly raping his partner.
Drink driver loses licence
Friday 10 January 2020 | Written by Moana Makapelu Lee | Published in Crime
An elderly man has been charged with drink driving in Avarua Court.
Auckland to Amuri
Friday 10 January 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Outer Islands
The island of Aitutaki supported its annual Koni Raoni fesitive season event with a massive fundraising effort.
Freight boss won't front to families on missing goods
Friday 10 January 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Economy
A second Cook Islands family speaks out about losing their household possessions to Marie Uini and her Australian shipping company.
Food workers must provide faeces sample
Friday 10 January 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health
Fury at health department’s ‘pointless’ demand for sample – as well as a $120 fee.
Fresh drinking water vital for puppy power
Friday 10 January 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
Cook Islands SPCA manager Deb Ramage says they will assist dog owners to find homes for puppies if they aren’t in a position to take care of them.
Dengue bites back again in New Year
Thursday 9 January 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
Two probable cases of dengue were recorded in the first week of 2020, bringing the total number to 128 since the outbreak began a year ago.
Seeing is believing for former Penrhyn MP
Thursday 9 January 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Outer Islands
Former Penrhyn MP Wilkie Rasmussen doesn’t have to be told that the weather can’t be controlled.
Ships' safety issues reported too late for little Lapana
Thursday 9 January 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
New Zealand agency took two months to deliver report identifying safety deficiencies in Taio ships – and meanwhile, a little boy was lost overboard.
Demos: PM should not take the credit for Marae Moana
Thursday 9 January 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
The Opposition has slammed Prime Minister Henry Puna’s decision to speak about the Marae Moana ocean sanctuary at a paid event in United States yesterday.
Scepticism about fibre cable cost savings
Thursday 9 January 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
A local IT consultant is looking forward to a faster and efficient internet when the Manatua cable goes live in the coming months.
Sports star 'attacked from behind' by visiting teens
Thursday 9 January 2020 | Written by Moana Makapelu Lee | Published in Crime
Charges have been laid against two Kiwi teens accused of a cowardly assault on a Cook Islands sports representative while she was out running.
3600km across the ocean to a quiet Rarotonga beach
Thursday 9 January 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National
Cook Islands is now hooked up to the world through a 3600km undersea cable just 19mm thick – barely the breadth of an adult’s thumb.
Fuel company fails to explain diesel spill
Wednesday 8 January 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment
The fuel company at the centre of the diesel leak in Avatiu harbour is stalling investigations into the major spill.
Cable comes with vow to cut data costs
Wednesday 8 January 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Local internet providers are promising cheaper data plans once the submarine cable goes live.
Security hired for the YWAM land dispute
Wednesday 8 January 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Security officers were called in to “keep peace” amid fears landowners would take over the Youth with a Mission property, in a dispute over unpaid rents.
Family fundraises to bring 'big-hearted' Andrew home
Wednesday 8 January 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
Friends remember gentle and talented young rugby league player at memorial service, after he lost battle with depression.
Aussie freight operator fails to deliver the goods
Wednesday 8 January 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in National
A couple spent some of their retirement savings to hire a container to ship their belongings home to Rarotonga. Now the woman who promised to freight their goods has disappeared with the money.
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