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Accused denies damaging PM's car
Friday 16 August 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Jordan Glover has entered a not guilty plea to damaging a vehicle belonging to the Office of the Prime Minister.
Treasurer of sport organisation on $11K theft charges
Friday 16 August 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Voluntary treasurer of a sport organisation, Melanie Wilson has been accused of stealing $11,000 from her employer.
PM: Threat of global crime, migration, espionage
Thursday 15 August 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National
Australia’s commitment to opening a diplomatic mission in the Cook Islands will ease this country’s security concerns, says the prime minister.
Minister: 'We're not stupid'
Thursday 15 August 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Corrective Services Minister George Angene believes hard drugs are being brought into the country by sea.
Brexit and trade wars hit tourism revenues
Thursday 15 August 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
Brexit and trade wars between the world’s largest economies are blamed for dwindling tourist numbers in Cook Islands.
Guests told they're 'dirty', 'drunk', 'liars', and their child will be 'punched in face'
Thursday 15 August 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in National
Four different families have now come forward to complain of big cash demands for “bogus” dirt and damage at Rarotonga’s Kaireva Beach House.
Chlorine safe and effective if dose is right, says expert
Thursday 15 August 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
Chlorine can be an efficient water disinfection in Rarotonga, says a food technologist.
The Great Wine Robbery
Thursday 15 August 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
The only item a burglar was able to steal was a bottle of Christmas wine taken from a staff member’s desk, says the National Environment Service.
Tou Ariki re-elected head of chiefs
Wednesday 14 August 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
Traditional leaders continue to debate how to solve issues with customs.
Pacific Islands Forum: Puna calls for unity on climate change
Wednesday 14 August 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Environment
Cook Islands Prime Minister Henry Puna endorsed the opening statement from Fiji Prime Minister Josaia Voreqe Bainimarama at the Climate Change Sautalaga where he appealed to Australia to do everything possible to achieve a rapid transition from coal to energy sources that do not contribute to climate change.
Pacific Islands Forum- Call to secure health of shared ocean
Wednesday 14 August 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Environment
Cook Islander Teina Mackenzie has called for Pacific Island Leaders to support a 10-year moratorium on seabed mining and is asking them to prioritize the health of Pacific communities and recognise values beyond economic gain.
'Cook Islands language our greatest strength'
Wednesday 14 August 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education
“Speaking Te Reo Maori remains one of my greatest strengths in this role. It allows me to be a better communicator to our people, particularly the older generations and people of Pa Enua origin," says Cook Islands high commissioner to New Zealand.
Ngari receives 35 year service award
Wednesday 14 August 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Weather
Back in 1984 when weather balloons were a familiar sight at the Meteorological station in Nikao, Arona Ngari first joined the department.
Napa first MP to take drug test
Wednesday 14 August 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health
She walked into the Rarotonga Hospital leading by example, as she became the first Member of Parliament to undergo a drug test, at her own will.
300-metre ocean outfall on table
Wednesday 14 August 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National
Government is running out of alternatives to piping Muri's treated sewage 300 metres out to sea – a solution massively unpopular with local community.
Dengue cases rise to 78
Wednesday 14 August 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
Seventy-eight (78) dengue cases have been reported since the outbreak in January this year.
Pacific Islands Forum- Cooks' 'seasoned guru' leads climate talks
Tuesday 13 August 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Environment
Tuvalu Prime Minister Enele Sopoaga praised ‘seasoned guru’ Henry Puna in yesterday’s Small Island Developing States meeting.
Insulting and embarrassing end' to honeymoon, says Kiwi guest
Tuesday 13 August 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National
Beach house owners say they are victims of an online harassment campaign.
Prison 'no good' for teens
Tuesday 13 August 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Families returning from overseas are not able to cope with the islands lifestyle and so their teens go off the rails, says a professional counsellor.
Troubled teen sent to jail
Tuesday 13 August 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A teenager has been sentenced to three-and-a-half months’ imprisonment after being convicted of 32 separate charges.
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