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Father of 5 v police: assault case adjourned
Thursday 12 September 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Twenty-six-year-old Aue Inangaro Tamariki Vakatini, who alleges he was brutally assaulted by a police officer, has appeared in the High Court – himself accused with assaulting a police officer.
Nil interest study loans can offset low wages
Thursday 12 September 2019 | Published in Economy
The New Zealand High Commission says student loan borrowers living in the Cook Islands can apply to have interest on their loans written off, just as it is when they stay in New Zealand.
'Business is my baby' says young hospo star
Thursday 12 September 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy
The day Vaiana Dance opened her new business was her 23rd birthday.
Driver's 'senior moment' caused crash
Thursday 12 September 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A motorcyclist was thrown through the air by the impact of a collision with a turning truck, leaving him unconscious for up to 15 minutes and with multiple serious injuries.
Australia mounts military airlift to get Cooks to big performance
Thursday 12 September 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Culture
The National Arts Theatre team will fly the Cook Islands flag at the Military Tattoo in Sydney.
Dead pig highlights absence of livestock protections
Thursday 12 September 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Local
After years in which government has promised an animal welfare law to protect dogs, cats and livestock from neglect and mistreatment, the plans have been shelved.
'Building friendships is special at Women and Girls with Disabilities
Wednesday 11 September 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
Fabric tote bags mady by representatives of Cook Islands women with disabilities are proving so popular they have sold out.
Clubber punched man so hard he ruptured eye, blinding him
Wednesday 11 September 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A father has been jailed after drunkenly punching a man three times outside a nightclub, leave his victim with such bad head and face injuries that he’s still in New Zealand for medical treatment and rehabilitation.
Top businesswoman remembered in awards for young women
Wednesday 11 September 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
The Business Professional Women’s Association launched the 2019 Jane Barclay Emerging Entrepreneur Awards last night with a tribute to the woman who inspired them.
Cock-a-doodle don't!
Wednesday 11 September 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Local
A French court has ruled in favour of a cockerel owner after their bird’s early morning crowing provoked a noise pollution complaint from neighbours.
Tourism boss: Fight fat with tax
Wednesday 11 September 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Health
He’s one of the Cooks’ biggest resort owners; now Tata Crocombe has put his weight behind health experts’ calls for a “junk food tax” to shrink the country’s waistlines.
Flower power at the market
Tuesday 10 September 2019 | Published in Local
The head garland – ‘ei katu or ‘ei upoko – along with the neck garlands – ‘ei kaki or ‘ei karaponga – are the Cook Islands’ most colourful icons. They are also one of the first examples of Cook Islands culture tourists experience on arrival.
Cooks offer world a guiding light at morning prayers
Tuesday 10 September 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Five “excited” women of the Girl Guides Association have showcased Cook Islands pearls, ‘ei and other treasures at the 13th Asia Pacific Regional Conference and the Young Women’s Event in Taipei.
Uncertainty over rhinoceros beetle
Tuesday 10 September 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Outer Islands
There is a growing dispute between Penrhyn islanders and the Agriculture ministry about whether coconut rhinoceros beetles have infested their trees.
Violent uncle sentenced to probation
Tuesday 10 September 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
The father of a young child was given a chance to continue his anger management programme after he was sentenced at the High Court.
More government office targeted by burglars
Tuesday 10 September 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Just a month after two government office break-ins, another two public service offices have been hit.
Little Ponu will grow to 150kg
Tuesday 10 September 2019 | Published in Environment
They say, if you love something, set it free. But it’s not so simple for a turtle reared in captivity indoors.
Undersea cable raises threat of a cyber attack
Tuesday 10 September 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Technology
A top online security expert says faster, easier access to the Internet with the arrival of the Manatua undersea cable will also bring increased threats from cyber criminals.
Hundreds of Jehovah's witnesses swell Rarotonga population for regional gathering
Monday 9 September 2019 | Published in Local
Rarotonga’s Jehovah’s Witnesses following swelled from 300 to 1700 at the weekend as brothers and sisters from all over the world gathered for a regional convention in Avarua.
New vessel embarks on first deep sea research in decades
Monday 9 September 2019 | Published in Technology
Four Cook Islanders are to be included in a research team embarking on an expedition to explore the seabed near Aitutaki this month.
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