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Data shows dirty water at stations
Tuesday 27 August 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Health
Two of Rarotonga’s most notorious drinking water stations have cleaned up – but the remaining four continue to have high contamination levels.
Last-ditch bid to save dog from death row
Monday 26 August 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Local
Owners should be taught to properly feed and exercise their dogs, rather than police shooting angry canines, argues a dog rescuer.
Young woman bailed to boyfriend's home, not parents' house
Monday 26 August 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Not new to the court system, nor the court room, young Teametua Araipu has been remanded in custody to appear again later this week.
Australia and NZ deported crims dealing drugs in Cooks – PM
Monday 26 August 2019 | Published in Politics
The prime minister says the drug trade across the Pacific is being driven by criminals deported from the US, Australia and New Zealand.
Avana arson 'out of character'
Monday 26 August 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Millionaire’s mansion land development row heads for court injunction and criminal hearing.
'Shut liquor stores' to save lives
Monday 26 August 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Local
Massive cut-back in numbers of alcohol licences would reduce crash toll, Road Safety council told.
School opens 'extraordinary' dome
Saturday 24 August 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
Apii Avarua were happy and high spirited at the opening of their grand Punanga O Matakura outdoor dome yesterday, performing a heart-warming turou (welcome) for invited guests.
Kids Page: Keeping it real
Saturday 24 August 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
Manihiki’s Apii Tukao students are excited to share with us this week their short stories, kindly provided by principal Apii Napa.
Village bags tourism prizes with woven baskets
Saturday 24 August 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
A Cook Islands Tourism led community outreach initiative is making a positive impact on Aitutaki.
Te Ipukarea Society: Living by the ocean, science gets real
Saturday 24 August 2019 | Published in Environment
OPINION: There are not enough young people working in the field of science and conservation in the Cook Islands. School students here who do well in their formative school years and look to pursue further studies are typically encouraged into arts, law, or economics.
Beauty queens: There can only be … two
Saturday 24 August 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
“Beauty is truth, truth beauty, that is all ye know on earth, and all ye need to know.” That was the 19th Century poet John Keats’ definition of beauty. But reigning Miss Cook Islands Lydia Simonis-Tariu goes one better.
$350,000 bitumen truck finally arrives in Cooks
Saturday 24 August 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Road works in Rarotonga are expected to pick up speed following the arrival of the long-awaited bitumen sprayer truck and mobile kettle.
Bluesky to bankroll $1000 per household fibre cost
Saturday 24 August 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Technology
The companies in charge of connecting up Rarotonga and Aitutaki’s homes to the world have moved to reassure the public the new fibre network won’t crash under pressure.
Market vendors present united front
Saturday 24 August 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Punanga Nui market vendors turned out in force for a special meeting with management, and agreed to nominate a committee to represent themselves.
Boyfriend to confirm place of stay for Araipu
Saturday 24 August 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Not new to the court system, nor the court room, young Teametua Araipu has been remanded in custody for another week. Her lawyer Wilkie Rasmussen asked the court to bail her under the condition that she would stay with her boyfriend and not her parents.
Jehovah's Witness expect 2000 to convention
Friday 23 August 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Members from other denominations are welcome to join next month’s Jehovah’s Witnesses regional convention.
Pastor Eliu: 'A ready smile, and welcoming laughter'
Friday 23 August 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Usually seen on his motorcycle with his beaming smile and a nod from his shiny head, a popular gentle man, Pastor Eliu Eliu will be missed.
New cruise liner to take advantage of better channel
Friday 23 August 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy
Any improvement to the cruise infrastructure will help the cruise industry in the Cook Islands, says Cook Islands Tourism.
Our fire fighters can save lives – expert
Friday 23 August 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Using local firefighters as first attenders at road accidents here can be effective in improving victims’ survival chances, says a Fire and Emergency NZ boss.
Climate action vow
Friday 23 August 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment
Climate change affecting health and agriculture is a major concern in the Cook Islands, says the associate Agriculture minister.
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