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Cooks ship detained
Thursday 18 July 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National
A Maritime Cook Islands surveyor arrives in Scotland today to check the condition of a Cooks-flagged cargo ship at the centre of an international row.
'Facebook won't punish crims'
Thursday 18 July 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Police are calling on the public not to rely on social media for justice but to report any crime to the relevant authorities.
Police and prisons pay rise
Thursday 18 July 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National
435 ‘grassroots’ criminal justice, transport and agriculture workers to get salary increase over next three years. Salaries for the lowest-paid government workers will be raised to $15,000.
Visit prepares for Australian High Commission opening
Thursday 18 July 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National
Australia’s foreign affairs minister has arrived in the Cook Islands to negotiate the opening of a High Commission here.
Banking on the community
Wednesday 17 July 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
The town centre now has clean bright barbeque tables for people to use, courtesy of Bank South Pacific (BSP).
Back home with a vision to deliver
Wednesday 17 July 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Tanga Morris returned to the Cook Islands with a vision to give back to her homeland and to put to use what she has learnt from abroad.
Freedom from hunger and thirst
Wednesday 17 July 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Local
Local photographer Melanie Cooper has sparked concern and outrage after this weekend posting pictures of a bull tangled with a tree stump, which she said was left without food and water for three days.
Model of new patrol boat delivered
Wednesday 17 July 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A nationwide competition to name the new police patrol boat will soon be on the cards, says the police commissioner.
Cooks assist in $300m scam case
Wednesday 17 July 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National
The Financial Intelligence Unit, Crown Law Office, and the Cook Islands Police Service helped US investigation into the multi-million dollar fraud case, reports Rashneel Kumar and Melina Etches.
Cook Islands language still at risk
Wednesday 17 July 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Culture
The Cook Islands Maori language continues to be at threat of extinction warns High Commissioner to New Zealand Elizabeth Wright-Koteka, saying recovery needs to start now.
Crime proceeds laundered with white-ware
Tuesday 16 July 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime
An increase in drug trafficking activities could lead to a rise in money laundering cases in Cook Islands and the Pacific region.
Govt powerless in row over livestock welfare
Tuesday 16 July 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Environment
Cattle owner says he feeds and waters his animals and takes them to the vet if they’re hurt.
Better health referral system agreed
Tuesday 16 July 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health
Cook Islands patients referred for medical care in New Zealand often get lost in the system, unable to understand how it works.
Chlorination was 'always envisaged' by Government
Tuesday 16 July 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
Chlorination is the most appropriate option to disinfect Rarotonga’s drinking water and protect the elderly and vulnerable from lethal illness, says the ministry boss responsible for the drinking water projects.
Indonesians 'the best workers' – Puna
Tuesday 16 July 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy
As the influence of Asian countries continue to grow in the Pacific region, Cook Islands’ new diplomatic relations with Indonesia will enable an upsurge in migrant workers coming here.
Penrhyn in 'Immediate threat'
Tuesday 16 July 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Outer Islands
Islanders won't abandon Penrhyn/Tongareva, yet. Inspection reveals how far the coasts and livelihoods are eroding on our most endangered islands.
Community invited to help choose nation's new Maori name
Tuesday 16 July 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
Changing the name of “Kuki Airani” to a traditional tupuna Maori name is back on the agenda of the Ui Ariki this week.
Bull couldn't eat or drink for three days
Monday 15 July 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Local
There is mounting support for local photographer Melanie Cooper, after she cut free a bull whose owner had left it tangled up in a rope on her property for three days.
Brigade's message of hope
Monday 15 July 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
In many places around the world, being a girl is challenging, but there is always hope.
Police step up patrols of hotspots
Monday 15 July 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Police are warning locals and visitors to exercise care with high numbers of tourists expected and Te Maeva Nui beginning next week.
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