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Assault charge is dropped after cash donation
Friday 23 August 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A brawl outside the On The Rock nightclub in Avarua saw five men charged with assault, and one suffering face injuries.
Fast internet to the door
Friday 23 August 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Technology
Bluesky has embarked on a massive project to roll out fibre internet connections to the door of Rarotonga and Aitutaki homes, so families can take advantage of the speed and capacity of the new undersea cable.
Sponsors named for 2020 tourism awards
Thursday 22 August 2019 | Published in Economy
The Cooks Islands Tourism industry yesterday launched the biennial awards for excellence and performance among operators.
Matavera unmast
Thursday 22 August 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Technology
Helen Framhein-Wong has special memories of the Matavera mast when it was first built.
How much land?
Thursday 22 August 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment
The government is investigating an innovative new crop to absorb the Muri tourist resort’s sewage without requiring a 300-metre ocean outfall.
Tereora students rapt to be short listed for Defence Force
Thursday 22 August 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
Four Tereora College Year 13 students – Keanu Harawira, Junior Peraua, Enua Heather and Joshua Simpson – are hoping they will be accepted into the New Zealand Defence Force next year.
Islands decide Aronga Mana
Thursday 22 August 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
The 48th Ui Ariki conference closed with a range of significant matters discussed, including the clarification of which traditional title holders fall under the category of Te Aronga Mana.
Danger driving: teens flee police
Thursday 22 August 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A teenage was arrested on Monday night for dangerous driving and failing to stop on demand.
Students supplied with more screens
Thursday 22 August 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Education
The Ministry of Education has put out tenders for the supply of laptops and iPads.
Health boss hails the 'resilience' of Pa Enua without any doctors
Thursday 22 August 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health
The Ministry of Health says it cannot afford to provide doctors to islands with fewer than 1000 people.
Channel to be widened for tourist safety
Thursday 22 August 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy
The channel through Arorangi lagoon is to be widened and deepened to prevent a tragic repeat of the MS Amsterdam fiasco.
Raro dog has ugly side, warn officers
Thursday 22 August 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Police are in talks to hand over responsibility for dog control to a private security company, as public concerns grow over dogs running wild, causing crashes and attacking tourists.
Australia's fortune is Raro's
Wednesday 21 August 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Local
When Australian nurse Nicole Brown came to Rarotonga for a holiday, she fell in love with the country. Now, she has been fundraising to donate medical supplies to the local community.
Police recruits are all at sea
Wednesday 21 August 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Cook Islands Police recruits boarded the HMNZS Otago then jumped onto the islands’ patrol vessel Te Kukupa 10 miles off Rarotonga.
Blood v law: Traditional leaders' call
Wednesday 21 August 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
The Ui Ariki have resolved adopted children should be allowed to inherit land, if they have no chance of ever knowing their biological parents.
'Every dog should have a home'
Wednesday 21 August 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Local
Give us a call. That’s the message from the SPCA, after they worked with vets to nurse a miserable, mangy Raro dog back to health.
HMNZ Otago captain urges Cook Islanders to join the navy
Tuesday 20 August 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
When the HMNZS Otago set sail from Rarotonga yesterday, the Kiwi and Cook Islands crew onboard had won more than the rugby – they’d won hearts and minds with their friendly demeanours.
Spate of fires sparks arson concern
Tuesday 20 August 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime
Investigators have not ruled out arson as the cause of a fire that gutted a three-bedroom house in Vaimaanga.
Warriors of the sea
Tuesday 20 August 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Tourists and locals alike will enter Cook Islands waters safe in the knowledge some of the world’s best life guards are watching over them.
Ui Ariki proclaim chlorine support
Tuesday 20 August 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health
Traditional leaders have announced they are broadly in support of chlorinating Rarotonga’s water supply.
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