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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.
Kids page: Schools return with gardens, umu and more
Saturday 1 February 2020 | Published in Education
Excitement is growing, routines are being put in place as children return to school. Hereiti File reports.
Local Fijians' condolences
Saturday 1 February 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Fijian community vice president Savenaca Tukitoba expressed his condolences to both families of the deceased.
Business ethics? These guys have it in spades
Saturday 1 February 2020 | Published in Environment
The positive response received to Mana Tiaki Eco Certification’s first year of operation confirms the industry’s genuine interest in sustainable tourism for the Cook Islands.
Our photographer without borders
Saturday 1 February 2020 | Written by Moana Makapelu Lee | Published in Local
Alex King’s image was trying to tell a unique story about Pacific Islands connections when she shot this image at Taputapuatea. According to the judges of a prestigious photography competition, she succeeded.
Rush on face masks as Cook Is officials warn of virus danger
Saturday 1 February 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health
Front desk staff at Rarotonga Hospital are now wearing face masks, despite senior doctors expressing concerns they might achieve little more than provoking undue public concern.
Calls for Demos to be sacked
Saturday 1 February 2020 | Written by Moana Makapelu Lee | Published in Politics
Culture Minister George Maggie is calling for the sacking of the Democratic Party staff member behind an “inappropriate post” from Mona Ioane’s funeral.
United in drink-drive battle
Saturday 1 February 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Slam down on binge drinking – that’s the message Titikaveka MP Selina Napa hopes the Cook Islands Government will take a hard line on.
Support for helmets and a lower drink-drive limit
Saturday 1 February 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
Actions speak louder than words: that’s the message to government, police and even parents and the community when it comes to a road safety crackdown.
Japan is to donate a fire station and two fire engines to Aitutaki
Friday 31 January 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Outer Islands
At present, Aitutaki’s fire brigade can be on standby for incoming flights, or responding to emergency call-outs – it can’t do both. That’s about to change.
Politicking at funeral
Friday 31 January 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Politics
The Democratic Party has been forced to publicly apologise to Mona Ioane Sr and his family and to MP George Maggie for an “inappropriate” social media post from Mona Ioane Jr’s funeral service.
'Just pray for your children'
Friday 31 January 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Mother of 16-year-old girl killed in head-on crash calls for helmets for all.
Another crash
Friday 31 January 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Another day, and another youngster hurt in a road crash. A young boy was involved in an accident yesterday at the Muri main road. Police confirmed he was struck by a tour operator truck driver; the child was still undergoing medical attention last night.
'We're elated – compulsory helmets will save lives'
Friday 31 January 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
Police say it will be straightforward to enforce new laws requiring the wearing of helmets and cracking down on drink-driving – but they are calling for the community to get behind them in making the roads safer.
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