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Excitement builds as children head back to school
Monday 27 January 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Education
School bags are packed with books and stationery, hair has been cut, uniforms are ironed and delicious lunches are ready to go. It’s back to school time in Cook Islands!
Cook Islands hope for the best, prepare for the worst
Monday 27 January 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Health
Public health officials have called a multi-agency meeting at Rarotonga Hospital’s new emergency centre this morning, to discuss a response to the fast-spreading Chinese coronavirus.
Heartbroken: Families mourn as 'horrific' head-on crash kills two
Monday 27 January 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Local
A young expat worker and a ‘desperately loved’ 14-year-old boy were killed yesterday in a head-on motorbike crash that left another man in hospital.
Policing our offshore jurisdiction
Saturday 25 January 2020 | Published in Environment
We all know about Cook Islands’ offshore trusts industry – but there’s another offshore jurisdiction that’s less well-known. It’s the Ministry of Marine Resources offshore division, that oversees the waters of our exclusive economic zone and beyond.
New bunkers to help protect Tongareva in climate crisis
Saturday 25 January 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Outer Islands
Calling the beautiful atoll island of Tongareva/Penrhyn home comes with its challenges, but the construction of two new cyclone centres should help protect from the mounting climate crisis.
Kids page: Zero to school speed ahead
Saturday 25 January 2020 | Published in Education
Starting from stationery, moving on to uniforms, it’s now all go for the school year.
Alanna Smith: Rats! We need to free our islands of these pests
Saturday 25 January 2020 | Published in Environment
OPINION: Eradicating rats from our islands will help birds, marine life, and help communities adapt for the climate crisis, writes Alanna Smith from Te Ipukarea Society.
Miss Oceania returns home to her island – and her grandma
Saturday 25 January 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Outer Islands
Miss World gave Tajiya Sahay a platform to make a difference; Mitiaro lifted her even higher on a pa’ata!
Virus hits Australia, Cooks get ready
Saturday 25 January 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Health
The first Australian case of Wuhan coronavirus has been confirmed, with a man being held under isolation in a Melbourne hospital.
Expat leaders back jab
Saturday 25 January 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health
Two expat communities are urging their country men and women to take part in the Ministry of Health’s MMR vaccination programme.
Generosity reaches the ear of Aussie PM
Saturday 25 January 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has been told of Cook Islanders’ generosity – the small country of barely 15,000 people who together raised nearly $30,000 for the battle against the bushfires.
Young rider 50% over drink limit
Saturday 25 January 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
It’s mandatory, it’s the law.
'Exploiting the system'
Saturday 25 January 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A man accused of the violent robbery of Tex Mart store was released on bail – and allegedly went straight out and committed another aggravated robbery.
Drugs trio up in court
Saturday 25 January 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Crime
Cannabis crackdown nabs six people in alleged international smuggling ring.
Tieni'anga i te apii i te reo Maori / Changing the way we teach Maori
Friday 24 January 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
There is debate and new solutions about the use of Maori words.
Take note: cautionary tale for cash handlers
Friday 24 January 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy
When should you accept strange-looking currency over the counter? One family had a lucky escape.
Fourth brawler escapes jail
Friday 24 January 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A young man has been discharged without conviction after a big drunken brawl between Penrhyn and Pukapuka hostel residents.
'It's only fair': Overseas workers must prove they are vaccinated
Friday 24 January 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health
Overseas workers must ensure they can prove they’re immunised against measles, or their work permits may not be renewed.
First Open Marlin Fishing Tournament announced
Friday 24 January 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
Aitutaki Game Fishing Club has announced it will host the country's first Open Marlin Fishing Tournament, running March 9-14.
'For my family, for my island'
Friday 24 January 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Education
Akarere Taka was just 15 when she left her home island of Tongareva (Penrhyn) in 2017, dreaming of becoming a teacher.
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