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Police inquiry into sawn-off rifle claim
Friday 26 July 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National
Police are investigating an allegation that MP Albert Nicholas had a .22 rifle sawn off for him.
Fiji, Hawai'i and exotic Bali take our New Zealand tourists
Thursday 25 July 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy
New Zealand tourist numbers here have levelled off as Kiwis fly further afield to Hawaii and exotic Bali.
Police ready as excitement mounts for Te Maeva Nui
Thursday 25 July 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Police promise they will keep traffic flowing tomorrow with diversions and control point officers, ensuring hundreds of excited fans can see the parade launching Te Maeva Nui celebrations.
Newspaper price rise
Thursday 25 July 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in National
Cook Islands News is putting up its price and advertising rates next week.
Repeat offender: Send me to jail
Thursday 25 July 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A recidivist drink-driver, who opted to get his court matter over and done with, was this week sentenced to two months’ imprisonment.
Young mum in 4-car crash
Thursday 25 July 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A 20-year-old mother can no longer drive her child to friends or to the shops, after causing a drunken smash on the main road between Avatiu and Nikao
Two days, two drink-drivers Too many lives torn apart
Thursday 25 July 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Police warn: Drink and drive and no matter who you are, no matter your profession, they will enforce the law.
Part-time Health Secretary tops up salary
Thursday 25 July 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National
Health Secretary Dr Josephine Herman is holding down four jobs, moonlighting as a general practitioner at two clinics in New Zealand and advising that country’s health officials.
Ministry bosses on six-digit sums
Thursday 25 July 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National
Top public servant is paid more than Prime Minister. The Public Service Commission has ignored its own guidelines by paying five top government officials outside their salary bands – with one earning more than the prime minister.
Making her art the real priority
Wednesday 24 July 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Opposition leader Tina Browne has nailed her colours to the Kuki Airani mast.
Cooks ship released
Wednesday 24 July 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National
Cook Islands registered vessel Alexander Tvardovskiy has been released from detention and the crew wages have been paid.
Health leaders' stark warning: Sickness, death – or chlorination
Wednesday 24 July 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health
Health experts have stepped up with forthright warnings about the need for a disinfection tool like chlorine to combat the dangers of waterborne illnesses.
Super payouts for housing and illness
Wednesday 24 July 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National
Workers will this week discover how much their retirement savings have been depleted.
Mamatua joyously embraces a new heavenly adventure
Tuesday 23 July 2019 | Published in Culture
When one is invited to “bring a plate” to a dinner in New Zealand, it means one with food on it.
Drink-drive smash in rental
Tuesday 23 July 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A driver arrested over the weekend for crashing his car under the influence of alcohol is to appear court.
Planting dreams
Tuesday 23 July 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
Tereora College has planted more than 50 trees on their day of service to the community at the Constitution Park area.
PM hiring spy master
Tuesday 23 July 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National
The recruitment of an intelligence chief gives Henry Puna control of investigations and surveillance.
Te Maeva Nui mania: Bigger and further
Tuesday 23 July 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
The Pa Enua will celebrate the annual Te Maeva Nui festivities on each of their islands, this year and next.
Asbestos disposal 'case by case'
Monday 22 July 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National
There is no approved disposal site for asbestos in the country, says the National Environment Service.
Japan provides technical support
Monday 22 July 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National
Environmental management is one of the seven areas the Japanese government will be helping the Cook Islands with through its technical co-operation this financial year.
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