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Cooks' animal champions are teaming up
Thursday 5 September 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
As a puppy, Mojo was found lost and wandering on a beach; now he is about about to be adopted. Seb was abandoned, injured, as a pub. Now he’s looking for a home.
King to host meeting of NZ and CI Maori
Thursday 5 September 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National
Maori King Tuheitia Potatau Te Wherowhero from Tainui, his wife Makau Ariki Atawhai, family and delegation departed our shores yesterday afternoon after a week’s visit, on his first official trip to the country.
New bin collection date to be confirmed
Thursday 5 September 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment
New slimline rubbish collections will begin in October or November – if officials can find someone to do them.
Waste crisis as landfill hits capacity
Thursday 5 September 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Environment
The Cook Islands rubbish dump in the hills above Aorangi is overflowing with waste and the country is anxious to find an alternative.
Glassie appeals by-election loss
Thursday 5 September 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Politics
The Demos are going to the Court of Appeal in a new bid to overturn the result of the Atiu by-election.
Father alleges police assault
Thursday 5 September 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Crime
A young dad claims he was assaulted by an officer who locked him up behind bars.
Merchant seamen remembered
Wednesday 4 September 2019 | Published in Local
A small but moving ceremony was held at the Cook islands RSA yesterday when a group of people associated with the sea gathered to honour the thousands of merchant mariners who lost their lives in times of war.
Takitumu Back at School
Wednesday 4 September 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
Apii Takitumu came alive again yesterday, with colour and noise and squeals of delight from the students playing in the school yard on their morning tea break.
Writers fest: Writers are never satisfied
Wednesday 4 September 2019 | Published in Education
There are many ways to tell a story. You can tell a story through drumming, through weaving, through song and dance and chants. And you can tell a story through writing.
Coastal walls to prevent erosion
Wednesday 4 September 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment
Road workers are shoring up the coastal road in Vaimaanga to prevent it eroding into the sea.
Patrol boat visit coincides with arrival of navy chief
Wednesday 4 September 2019 | Published in Crime
French navy in Rarotonga on four-day goodwill visit and locals are invited onboard
Old justice building to be demolished
Wednesday 4 September 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
The old justice building in Avarua that has been used for Te Mato Vai project storage is to be partially demolished.
Student loans keep graduates away
Wednesday 4 September 2019 | Published in Education
Student loans in New Zealand remain a major stumbling block for tertiary-qualified Cook Islanders seeking employment in the Cook Islands.
'Genetics loads your gun your lifestyle pulls the trigger'
Tuesday 3 September 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health
Cheryl Marsters and her family believe in natural remedies and they live it every day.
All sizzle and no steak: Firms support school
Tuesday 3 September 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
St Joseph’s Primary school has received a donation of $1,719.80 from Prime Foods suppliers Grandpa Sausages and Fresha Exports that will be used to purchase a reading resource kit.
LGBTQI vision of equality
Tuesday 3 September 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
“Equality for all” is the vision of the Te Tiare association, the Cook Islands Rainbow group.
Police gun training
Tuesday 3 September 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Police officers will be undergoing intense firearms training at the Police Firing Range in Nikao today.
Mosquito larvae in tyres, pot plants and worse
Tuesday 3 September 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health
The Public Health national cleaning campaign or Tutaka, with the mission to safeguard against diseases transmitted by mosquitos, such as dengue, was held last month with several issues discovered and reported.
Heroes try in vain to save man
Tuesday 3 September 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Witnesses have expressed concern about how long it took emergency services to get to a car crash in which a man died this weekend.
'We want whales to continue to visit the Cook Islands'
Tuesday 3 September 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Environment
Cook Islands’ renowned whale expert Nan Hauser is calling for greater awareness around whale protection in the hope of developing legal protections.
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