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Special memories sailing into Raro
Monday 29 July 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Local
Steering his super-yacht into her home port Avarua, popular and controversial TV host Paul Henry explains why the Cook Islands flag is one of the best in the world to sail under.
Repeat offender back in custody
Monday 29 July 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Fewer than 12 hours after the High Court granted him bail, repeat offender Paulo Teio was taken back into custody.
Growing calls for an animal welfare law
Monday 29 July 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Local
Without legislative powers it’s very difficult to try and help the animals in the Cooks, says outgoing SPCA manager Tony Jamieson.
Police crack down on illicit drugs
Monday 29 July 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Crime
Police have arrested two men on drugs charges, as the community turns up the heat on the drug trade.
Henry Puna celebrates the big 70
Monday 29 July 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Local
The Prime Minister is celebrating his 70th birthday today in true Cooks style, enjoying it with his family – and making it last.
Glory, glory- Te Maeva Nui 2019
Monday 29 July 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Culture
The choirs of the Cook Islands opened Te Maeva Nui last night with soaring tributes to the islands, their peoples, and to God.
The Maeva Nui: The love and the passions
Saturday 27 July 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
Boom! And they’re off. Te Maeva Nui, the biggest cultural event in the South Pacific, is underway.
Anolyte champion in last-ditch bid
Saturday 27 July 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health
Scientist Dr Ian Calhaem concurs with the Cook Islands authorities that the water in the islands need to be made safe to drink.
A honeymoon miracle
Saturday 27 July 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Local
A local diver has saved a couple’s honeymoon – and quite possibly their marriage!
Lobby group launches anti-chlorine petition
Saturday 27 July 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
A petition against chlorinating Rarotonga’s drinking water will be distributed today.
The top two: Two civil servants split $300k
Saturday 27 July 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National
Two senior public servants are paid outside of the top salary band, pocketing more than $130,000 annually.
The family that fight together …
Saturday 27 July 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A mother and daughter have both admitted charges of common assault, been convicted and ordered to come up for sentencing if called upon in the next six months.
Man admits 'traumatic' Club Raro invasion
Saturday 27 July 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A young man has admitted the assault and aggravated burglary of an Australian tourist and her husband in their room at the Club Raro resort.
Last chance: Fundraiser extension
Friday 26 July 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
The creative trail fundraiser for Rarotonga’s Creative Centre has been extended for another week.
Quit MP's pay cut off
Friday 26 July 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Te-Hani Brown is no longer getting paid an MP’s salary as of this month, the Clerk of Parliament has confirmed.
Where to be for the best parade view
Friday 26 July 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
Find your place early for the spectacular 28-float parade to launch Te Maeva Nui 2019.
Bluesky upgrades network to increase speeds for frustrated internet users
Friday 26 July 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Technology
The local telecommunications company is promising better internet service for its customers after adding more capacity to its system.
United Nations coaching on beating corruption
Friday 26 July 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime will advise Cook Islands authorities on how to run a session on anti-corruption at an Ombudsman investigator training which includes the Cook Islands.
Leaders unequivocal on sewage plant: 'No ocean outflow'
Friday 26 July 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment
Contractors are drilling up to 50 metres underground to run tests for a proposed sewage plant north of Muri.
A wheely good cause
Friday 26 July 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Local
This is Ashtonn Fisher. He’s 18-months-old and he’s sitting pretty in one of four new wheelchairs donated to Rarotonga Hospital.
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