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Water cuts cause 'pain'
Friday 22 November 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Local
Rarotonga residents will continue to face water cuts until remedial work to the new water pipelines is complete.
Rape accused asked woman to clean blood from sheet
Friday 22 November 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A jury will be asked today to decide whether a man drugged and raped a woman at his home or whether, as he claims, they had consensual sex.
Taxpayer funds overseas training in 'package deal' for water authority boss
Friday 22 November 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Local
Top-dollar directors’ course sets up water treatment expert Brent Manning for board seat.
Careers Expo discovers movie stars and marine biologists of the future
Thursday 21 November 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education
Careers festival firms up the resolve of some primary kids – and persuades others to change their minds about what they want to do for a living.
Cook Islands men stand up, loud and proud
Thursday 21 November 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Cook Islands men roared out of Avarua yesterday in the country’s first White Ribbon Big Bike Rally, speaking out to prevent violence against women.
Development cooperation from Aussies
Thursday 21 November 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Prime Minister Scott Morrison holds out hope of continued development aid in Canberra meeting.
Motu owners may ask fee for lagoon cruises access
Thursday 21 November 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
A Land Court decision has implications for tourism operators.
Nikao community gets taken for a ride … on mowers!
Wednesday 20 November 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
The Nikao Fishers and Growers Association are pleased to have received outdoor gardening equipment for their community cleaning project.
Concerns about rich man's justice
Wednesday 20 November 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
The High Court has allowed police to withdraw a charge against a man accused of assaulting a woman.
OECD doesn't see vulnerability
Wednesday 20 November 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy
The climate crisis will cause natural disasters to become ever more intense, scientists warn, so Cook Islands must call upon the Green Climate Fund to mitigate the risk. That’s according to Finance Secretary Garth Henderson, who says government can fasttrack access to the Fund if needed.
Three Demo MPs on select committee renounce the same-sex criminal ban
Wednesday 20 November 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Politics
Same-sex law reform hangs by a thread, as half the MPs from select committee deliberations say their decision was not final.
Water supply cuts anger families
Wednesday 20 November 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Local
To Tatou Vai authority warns upset residents of new supply cuts.
Smiles beat luxury
Wednesday 20 November 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy
Friendly Vasco Da Gama cruise passengers Peter and Irena Macielinski were delighted to pose for a photo with Kia Orana Ambassador Aunty Nane on dry land yesterday.
William pleads not guilty
Wednesday 20 November 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
It appeared to be another busy court day, with a court room full of accused people. However, it was in actual fact, families in attendance, showing support for a young man.
Builders' final dash to complete Parliament's Chamber for MPs
Tuesday 19 November 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
It looks like a shell, but the project managers are confident they will have a roof and furnishings ready for lawmakers to take their seats next month.
Volunteer cops left powerless to stop drivers
Tuesday 19 November 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Supporters say a life could have been saved this weekend, if Police restored warrants to voluntary constables to resume their checkpoints.
$750k salvage job on remote Nassau
Tuesday 19 November 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Outer Islands
A 353-tonne landing craft has begun stabilising the ‘eyesore’ Moana Nui on Nassau reef, before she can be removed and sunk.
Agriculture key to economic development
Monday 18 November 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
Investing in industries that can complement the thriving tourism sector is key to economic development in the Cook Islands, says Halatoa Fua.
Beachside theft suspect arrested
Monday 18 November 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A male teenager who is facing multiple charges of theft has been arrested by police for failing to follow court orders.
Remedial work causes loss of water supply
Monday 18 November 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Local company Landholdings Limited has started construction work to improve the resilience of the public water supply ring main.
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