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Diesel leak at Avatiu harbour
Thursday 26 September 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment
The powerful smell of diesel at Avatiu harbour has caused concern that a fuel pipeline is leaking.
Best of the best from Cook Islands secondary students
Wednesday 25 September 2019 | Published in Education
The Pa Enua dominated in this year’s secondary school writing contest: one winner was from Rarotonga, but the other three were from Atiu and Manahiki.
'There were many tears of joy'
Wednesday 25 September 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Environment
Whale researcher Nan Hauser has been helping stranded whales for 30 years, as part of her research.
Brown's 'how dare you' moment
Wednesday 25 September 2019 | Published in Environment
The simple secret behind the big climate story – and why Australia 's climate financing won't work. Lisa Williams reports from New York, for Cook Islands News.
Niki Rattle joins world exec
Wednesday 25 September 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National
Parliament’s Speaker Niki Rattle has called on smaller island nations to address common difficulties and experiences in their parliaments.
Man damages parents home
Wednesday 25 September 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Okirua Manuela, who faces several charges for damaging his parent’s property, has been remanded in custody for another month.
Gunman arrested, officer stood down
Wednesday 25 September 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A man who allegedly threatened a 20-year-old woman with a firearm in Arorangi over the weekend has been charged.
From the heart
Wednesday 25 September 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
Students aged from 8 to 12 years will sing their hearts out tomorrow night at the National Auditorium.
Official inquiry into how Lady Moana lost boy overboard
Wednesday 25 September 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
The Ministry of Transport has launched an investigation into the disappearance overboard of 7-year-old Lapana Tupou from the MV Lady Moana.
Primary students with their most heartfelt stories and poems
Tuesday 24 September 2019 | Published in Education
This year’s writing competition was opened to all school students in the Cook Islands, years 1 to Year 13. The theme was love poems (Year 1-6) and love stories (Y7-13).
Name the Cook Islands' star and planet – and win prizes
Tuesday 24 September 2019 | Published in Weather
Teachers and schools are being encouraged to name a star and a planet, for submission to the International Astronomical Union.
Tables turned on tug
Tuesday 24 September 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Technology
The Vision fishing vessel filled in for the Ports Authority Toa tugboat yesterday, helping the LPG tanker Maea enter and dock at Avatiu harbour.
Fundraiser for 7yo Lapana's family
Tuesday 24 September 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Junior Tupou, father of missing 7-year-old boy Lapana, will return to New Zealand this week to reunite with his wife and family.
Gunpoint confrontation: Senior police officer under investigation
Tuesday 24 September 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
The Police have launched two inquiries into the actions of a senior police officer and his associate, accused of confronting a woman with a firearm.
Police attend to threat at knifepoint
Tuesday 24 September 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A man is in police custody for allegedly threatening others with a knife near Trader Jacks this weekend.
Cooks snubbed at UN
Tuesday 24 September 2019 | Published in Environment
United Nations security guards excluded Deputy Prime Minister Mark Brown from a public appearance with other leaders. Lisa Williams reports from the Climate Summit in New York.
Dozens come to aid of beaked whale
Monday 23 September 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Environment
Locals and tourists sprang into action to help a three-metre-long beaked whale that washed into Muri lagoon yesterday.
Psych test prior to rape trial
Monday 23 September 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A man who faces a rape charge has been allowed by the High Court to undergo a psychiatric assessment in New Zealand before his trial in November.
Politics to decide diver's future
Monday 23 September 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Politics
The Cook Islands or NZ? The future of a well-known local and his family hangs in the balance of Auckland politics.
Uniting to make our homes safe
Monday 23 September 2019 | Published in Local
The UNITE - Orange the World Campaign for Ending Violence against Women and Gender based violence. is a result of the global women’s movement activism and advocacy. On the ‘25th day of every month everyone in the community is encouraged to wear something orange.
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