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Man steals $5 for fuel
Thursday 3 October 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
What was planned to be a silly joke has landed a young man in hot water.
Father of three on probation
Thursday 3 October 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A 34-year old father of three has been convicted and sentenced to 12-months’ probation supervision for assaulting a female.
Support young parents, says Punanga Tauturu
Thursday 3 October 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Young mothers can be problematic but Punanga Tauturu Inc says they should not be punished for their mistakes in raising their children.
Eviction notice for Christian group
Thursday 3 October 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Local
Youth with a Mission (YWAM) Cook Islands has two months to vacate their premises after the court cancelled their remaining 35-years lease due to unpaid rent.
PM Puna issues health caution in Niue speech
Wednesday 2 October 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
The Prime Minister has warned that climate change is exacerbating health risks in the Pacific.
New warning as dengue bites back
Wednesday 2 October 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Health
Three new cases of dengue were admitted to Rarotonga Hospital last week, after a lull in which public health officials had hoped this year’s outbreak was tapering off.
Public meeting to debate chlorination
Wednesday 2 October 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
The Koutu Nui is hosting a community meeting tonight for those who want to discuss the treatment of Rarotonga's water supply, 6.30pm in the Calvary Hall in Puaikura.
Protest calls for blood relatives to decide inheritance, not courts
Wednesday 2 October 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment
Protesters will gather outside the High Court tomorrow to oppose the court making decisions on ancestral land matters like the inheritance of adopted children.
Delay in the new Chamber construction
Wednesday 2 October 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
A delay in the construction of the new Chamber will push the next Parliament sitting back to December.
New school security and fire hydrants to reduce arson risk
Wednesday 2 October 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Economy
The Government is in talk with insurance companies and is open to ideas for a “tailored” solution for the high-risk Cook Islands market.
Prepare now for cyclone season – minister
Wednesday 2 October 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Weather
Tupapa-Maraerenga Member of Parliament George Angene has begun clearing streams in preparation for flooding and cyclone season that starts next month.
Drug yacht's new Cooks link
Wednesday 2 October 2019 | Published in Crime
A wrecked $1 billion drug yacht was owned by a Cook Islands-registered company, new investigations reveal.
Extraordinary record for 30yo police boat
Wednesday 2 October 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Police patrol boat Te Kukupa spends more than 100 days at sea every year – more than any other patrol vessel in the Pacific.
$8m Cooks insurance bill rising
Tuesday 1 October 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy
A government scheme would allow insurers to work together in a natural disaster to help Cooks rebuild. Losirene Lacanivalu and Jonathan Milne report.
Woodstock heist
Tuesday 1 October 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Police are going through a CCTV footage and are following leads to arrest an alleged culprit who broke into the KAPS Matavera supermarket.
$3000 Cocoputt liquor thieves drink all night
Tuesday 1 October 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Two young men who broke into the Coco Putt restaurant and stole $3,335 worth of alcohol have been sentenced to 12 months’ probation.
Just give it a go,' says winning singer
Tuesday 1 October 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
Hundreds of parents and supporters raised the roof of the National Auditorium, welcoming the Junior Song Quest contestants – but as each singer began, the room fell into captivated silence.
Digging to find fuel leak
Tuesday 1 October 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment
Pacific Energy has failed to locate the leak in its diesel pipeline from the Avatiu wharf, leaving locals concerned about ongoing smell and environmental damage.
Prime Minister has rejected a report
Tuesday 1 October 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Politics
The Office of the Prime Minister has rejected a report that Prime Minister Henry Puna was “frustrated when Evans won the internationally-renowned Goldman Environmental Prize for her work creating Marae Moana”, according to sources, “as he believed he was its champion”. The Prime Minister’s Office categorically denied Puna had ever taken the view, or held the position that he believed he was Marae Moana’s champion, or that he should have received this award himself.
Talks to save historic Avana Point
Tuesday 1 October 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Environment
The family landowners of contested property at Avana Point are seeking to declare the historic area a national reserve.
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