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Court hears 11 EBA matters
Friday 14 February 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
The High Court continues to receive increasing alcohol related driving cases as police steps up their pursuit for zero-tolerance approach to drinking and driving.
Demos clear the air on Framheim
Friday 14 February 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Politics
Author of controversial Facebook post William Framhein never held a position of leadership in Democratic Party, says party president.
Harbour upgrade for new police patrol boat
Friday 14 February 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Work has begun on upgrading the water and power lines at Avatiu harbour in preparation for the new police patrol boat. The tail end of ex-tropical Cyclone Sarai smashed the western side of Rarotonga on New Year’s Day. With boats docked in the port hammered by the sea swells; the police patrol boat Te Kukupa shunted its mooring due to the extreme weather. Pictured here are workers constructing the bollard. The contractor for the project is the McConnell Dowell Construction Company. 20021306
'Vaka Boom' to get families together
Friday 14 February 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Tonight, parents and their children can spend a special time together at the Vaka Boom Family Youth night event.
Family considers legal action
Friday 14 February 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Culture
Australian primary school gives Cook Islands boy ultimatum to adhere to strict uniform policy.
Home away from home
Thursday 13 February 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Family of Belgian tourist who is buried here pays tribute to ‘his paradise’.
Chefs set to cook up a storm
Thursday 13 February 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Kimi Ona was raised in an environment of cooks. For her preparing and cooking food was a family affair and part of her daily life.
Decision reserved on lemon theft
Thursday 13 February 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Two deny stealing 10 kilos of lemon worth $50 from a Titikaveka farm.
New lease of life for meeting house
Thursday 13 February 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
Village elders plan to revive a popular meeting place for young ones.
Leaving the job he loves
Thursday 13 February 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Education
Thomas Henderson is one local teacher who has resigned from his role at Tereora College because of pay disparity.
'Political will' key to drive anti-corruption
Thursday 13 February 2020 | Published in Local
Prime Minister Henry Puna along with other Pacific leaders have stressed “political will” the key to drive anti-corruption in the region.
Rainbow tivaevae
Wednesday 12 February 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Cook Islanders take part in the gay pride march focussing on inequities still experienced in the rainbow community.
Dream come true for new shelter manager
Wednesday 12 February 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
“When this role came up, I felt it was the perfect fit for me,” says Cook Islands SPCA new shelter manager, Carla Harp.
Making law more accessible for all
Wednesday 12 February 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
A team of legal officers from Australia are in the country looking over the consolidation of law books at the Parliament.
Alcohol suspected in serious accident
Wednesday 12 February 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Crime
A man escaped serious injuries after the truck he was driving crashed into a power pole.
Demos boss resigns over Facebook post
Wednesday 12 February 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Politics
Democratic Party say William Framhein’s resignation has avoided possible escalation of a “very unfortunate issue”.
Marlin galore at fishing comp
Wednesday 12 February 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Fishing enthusiasts are looking forward to the inaugural marlin tournament on Aitutaki.
No threat from TC Uesi yet
Tuesday 11 February 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Weather
Tropical Cyclone Uesi “is too far to affect the Cook Islands”, says the Cook Islands Meteorological Services.
New dengue cases detected last month
Tuesday 11 February 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health
Eleven probable cases of dengue were reported last month, which is an increase from six cases in December, 2019, said the Ministry of Health.
'Leave our name alone'
Tuesday 11 February 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Culture
Too much time and money will be wasted if the case for a new Maori name for Cook Islands is pushed.
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