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Infrastructure boss's Edgewater dinner spending was 'oversight'
Tuesday 15 October 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Local
Infrastructure Secretary Diane Charlie-Puna has been allowed to return to work after weeks of enforced leave.
Tourists name Aitutaki resort as one of the best
Tuesday 15 October 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy
Pacific Resort Aitutaki has been named one of the Top 20 in Australia and the South Pacific, in the annual Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards.
Miss Cook Islands 2019 contestants put on first catwalk show
Monday 14 October 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
The Miss Cook Islands Tropicana Parade showcasing striking garments from local designers was well-received by the audience this weekend.
Samson brings the house down
Monday 14 October 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Local
Well-known Rarotonga fitness trainer Tamaiti Samson is able to relax now, after winning silver in the classic physique category of the Pro Natural bodybuilding qualifiers in Auckland, New Zealand this weekend.
Bids to withdraw charges
Monday 14 October 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Three court matters are stalled awaiting decisions from Police Commissioner Maara Tetava.
No buying way out of justice
Monday 14 October 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Police say they will always pursue charges against perpetrators of domestic violence if there’s physical evidence.
Police talk inquest into missing boy
Monday 14 October 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Crime
Police expect to meet the coroner with a view to a public inquest into how 7-year-old Lapana Tupou fell overboard from the inter-island ship Lady Moana.
Kids page: O brother, where art thou?
Saturday 12 October 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
Some great tips for entertaining the kids in the school holidays – and lessening mum and dads’ stress!
Emma Tepaeru Kainuku-Walsh: Why I volunteer
Saturday 12 October 2019 | Published in Environment
Te Ipukarea Society is a not-for-profit charity that relies on public assistance. Emma Kainuku-Walsh is one of our hard-working volunteers doing environmental education, guiding cross-island walks, and helping in the Takitumu Conservation Area.
Whimper, not a roar, from Lyon
Saturday 12 October 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Politics
Cook Islands businessman Stephen Lyon’s tilt at a seat in the New Zealand Parliament looks to be over even before it began.
Tropicana in the tropics
Saturday 12 October 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
When Tara Tuarae-White was a girl, she drove her mum mad playing dress-ups. But tonight, she’s dressing the country’s most beautiful women.
Buy local, the Super Fund told
Saturday 12 October 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
The Cook Islands Superannuation Fund should invest in local companies, according to a report from the Asian Development Bank.
World's worst road death rates drive new calls for helmet law
Saturday 12 October 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Local
Four people have died as a result of road crashes this year, police say. They were all riding motorbikes – and none was wearing a helmet.
Diesel pipe is fixed
Saturday 12 October 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment
Repairs to the ruptured Pacific Energy fuel pipeline located on the main road at Avatiu harbour have been completed, ahead of the scheduled arrival of the next fuel tanker ship next month.
New Progressive Party claims support of MPs
Saturday 12 October 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Concerns at Chinese influence, poor public service and ‘arrogant government’ behind outspoken new political party.
Te Reo Maori words revived
Friday 11 October 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Merle Pukerua was delighted to discover old Maori words and terms she had never heard of.
Hope for accused couple, 'better together'
Friday 11 October 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
The court, lawyers and doctors are determined to not give up on a couple struggling with mental health issues.
'Prepare for summer cyclones'
Friday 11 October 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Weather
Scientists and government warn Cooks to ready themselves for ‘severe’ tropical storms over the next six months.
Police lay charges in burglaries spree
Thursday 10 October 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime
A man who was “assisting police” in a burglary probe over the weekend has now been charged.
Safer flights to Pa Enua
Thursday 10 October 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Outer Islands
New satellite-based landing approaches should mean fewer flights are forced to turn back in bad weather.
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