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Beefing up Security systems
Monday 7 October 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Crime
In a bid to combat the rising burglary and robbery cases on the island, Raro Security Limited is beefing up its security monitoring systems with Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) surveillance.
Suspect helps police in burglary probe
Monday 7 October 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime
Cook Islands Police spokesperson Trevor Pitt said one male suspect was assisting the police with their inquiries yesterday.
Burglary charge reviewed
Monday 7 October 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A man, who has been in court for wilfully damaging his parent’s property, faces a fresh charge of burglary.
Careless driving accused seeks lawyer
Monday 7 October 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Two careless driving accused were given time to seek legal representatives for the charges they face.
$1000 prize for a couple of names
Monday 7 October 2019 | Published in Weather
The Name an Exoworld competition committee now has sponsorship for cash prizes for the winning entries.
Tuaine wins prestigious arts award
Monday 7 October 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Glenda Tuaine is one of the seven Pasifika artists who will receive the prestigious Creative New Zealand Arts Pasifika Awards.
Agriculture steps up fight against rhino-beetles
Monday 7 October 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment
The Ministry of Agriculture says early detection and fast emergency response will be necessary to eradicate a new breed of coconut rhinoceros’ beetles.
Avana Point land on sale
Monday 7 October 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Environment
Unproductive meetings with landowners of the Avana Point property have left the New Zealander lessee with no choice but to put the land on the market.
Cooks become Pacific's first developed island nation
Saturday 5 October 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
Cook Islands has graduated to “developed” nation status – but despite dire warnings, is expected to lose barely a cent of overseas aid.
We believe the teachers are the future – union
Saturday 5 October 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education
Toka Toka grew up on the remote island of Manihiki; he’s now a confident member of the community who composed and choreographed dances for Te Maeva Nui team.
Te Ipukarea Society: Our 'how dare you' story
Saturday 5 October 2019 | Published in Environment
OPINION: Many of us would have heard or seen young climate change activist Greta Thunberg’s “how dare you” speech at the United Nations.
Source of fuel leak is traced
Saturday 5 October 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment
The rupture in the Pacific Energy fuel pipeline has been identified as at the joint of two pipelines alongside the main road in Avatiu wharf, opposite Temu Okotai’s Pearl Shop.
24 hours in the life of a stop-go man
Saturday 5 October 2019 | Published in Local
From the alarm of near smashes from speeding cars, to the quiet camaderie in the dark hours of the early morning, the roadworks safety officers play invaluable roles. Story by Izzy Shepherd, with photos by Lawrance Bailey.
Ships detained as lost boy's family grieves
Saturday 5 October 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
As 7-year-old Lapana Tupou’s family and friends mourned him at a memorial service, maritime safety investigators swooped on the shipping company he was lost from.
Water safety tailored to Cooks needs
Saturday 5 October 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Five members of Cook Islands Red Cross have returned from Italy, the first qualified water safety and rescue instructors in our region.
$11k stolen from lonely woman
Saturday 5 October 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Crime
A lonely Cook Islands woman in her 60s has been scammed of $11,000 by an internet con artist pretending to offer her love.
'Think wider, think beyond your horizon'
Friday 4 October 2019 | Published in Local
Puaikura and the wider Cook Islands community this week mourn the passing of Vereara Maeva-Taripo, a formidable public figure best known for her dedication to tivaevae, Cook Islands culture and music, and the development of a robust civil society.
Is it a bird, it is a vaka? No, it's a Cooks star!
Friday 4 October 2019 | Published in Weather
Wendy Evans says a nautical theme might be appropriate in the contest for Cook Islands to name a star, as we have been navigating by the stars for centuries.
'Protect land' to pass down by bloodline
Friday 4 October 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Local
Land protester says she has ‘nothing against adopted children’ – and there’s a good reason why.
Water boss leaves amid uncertainty
Friday 4 October 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
Anti-chlorine groups says replacing To Tatou Vai head is a chance to take a fresh look at water treatment plans.
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