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Deported crim is jailed but mother of his baby freed
Friday 20 September 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
On Wednesday, six-week-old baby boy LJ’s father was sentenced to six years and four months’ imprisonment. Yesterday, he almost lost his mother as well.
A tale of two doctorates
Friday 20 September 2019 | Published in Education
Two Cook Islanders pursuing doctorate degrees in New Zealand spoke to a spellbound room about the value of grounding both health and identity in indigenous ways of knowing. Troy Tararo-Ruhe and Emma Powell intend to share their research with the Cook Islands, and to continue engaging with the communities they’re learning from and about.
Drugs yacht registered to Cooks trust – report
Friday 20 September 2019 | Published in National
The $1 billion drug yacht Zero is reportedly registered to a “faceless” offshore trust in the Cook Islands.
Major search for 7yo Rakahanga boy missing overboard
Thursday 19 September 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in National
A big air and sea search is underway after a small boy was reported missing overboard from an inter-island vessel near Aitutaki.
Meremaraea Macquarie laid to rest
Thursday 19 September 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Meremaraea Vima Tinirau Macquarie, affectionately known as Meme, passed away on September 10 and was laid to rest yesterday, buried at her home in Nikao.
Papua New Guinea mining collapse sparks calls for moratorium
Thursday 19 September 2019 | Published in Environment
The collapse of a deep-sea mining project in Papua New Guinea is propelling a regional conversation about a 10-year moratorium on mining, proposed at the Pacific Islands Forum last month.
Schools welcome peace torch
Thursday 19 September 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Local
The Sri Chinmoy peace torch runners have been visiting schools around the island to spread a wish for world peace.
Villa's owner is 'sorry' for taking $5000
Thursday 19 September 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Ngamau o Rongo Wichman Tou walked out of the High Court yesterday, wiser.
Australia 'dumps' crim in Cooks with just clothes on his back
Thursday 19 September 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A deported Queensland criminal embarked on an arson and burglary spree as soon as he arrived in the Cook Islands.
Prepare to board!
Wednesday 18 September 2019 | Published in Local
Royal New Zealand Navy patrol vessel Otago has boarded a number of fishing boats found to be breaching tuna catch limits in the high seas around the Cook Islands and the south-west Pacific.
Tsunami siren test causes alarm
Wednesday 18 September 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Weather
Sounds of the tsunami warning sirens caused some confusion among residents yesterday.
Unhappy neighbours build 6m fence
Wednesday 18 September 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Local
Turangi beach is rough with coral rocks; it doesn’t have the calm blue of Muri lagoon, but its rugged peace brings its own beauty and a glorious view of the horizon.
The shirt off MPs' backs
Wednesday 18 September 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Politics
Should taxpayers continue to pay extra to ensure our MPs are well turned out? Former MPs say a clothing allowance for politicians is a good idea – but they take different views of what amount is necessary.
Prison inmate recalled from day release
Wednesday 18 September 2019 | Published in Crime
Jailed Aitutaki tourism boss Ngaatikai Taria Pureariki has been recalled from daytime work release. There are questions about whether due process was followed in allowing him out in the first place.
Offshore trust company 'credible and reliable'
Wednesday 18 September 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy
The lawyer for a Rarotonga company named in a $1 million assets freezing order has spoken out to defend the company’s integrity.
French guns help out
Wednesday 18 September 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A crack French military team has been training Cook Islands police officer in sharp-shooting.
Purse seine fishing under review
Wednesday 18 September 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Environment
Cook Islands Government and the European Union are conducting a review of the purse seining fisheries agreement, due to be renewed this year.
Cooks curves triumph
Wednesday 18 September 2019 | Published in National
Cook Islands beauty Mariana Taia has won Miss South Pacific Plus, a unique pageant celebrating curvaceous Pacific women with a strong mission statement of self-love, self-worth and self-confidence.
Never a chance to say goodbye
Tuesday 17 September 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Scorpfield Wichman Anthony’s great-grandparents remember the boy they never had the chance to say goodbye to.
Peace Run starts
Tuesday 17 September 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
The Peace Run or the Sri Chinmoy Oneness-Home Peace Run made its first weeklong run in Rarotonga yesterday where the torch was carried by its two team members.
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