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Cooks goal: The first smoke-free islands
Thursday 11 July 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health
Vivian Inangaro Taia started smoking at the age of 14. She would have to hide with her friends. By the age of 23, the Mitiaro mum had begun to smoke openly.
Safety fears: Islands lose AM radio
Thursday 11 July 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National
Radio Cook Islands has criticised the decision to demolish the 107-metre Matavera AM radio mast, leaving the outer islands with no secure communications with the outside world.
Take 'emotion' out of water row
Wednesday 10 July 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Chlorination is the “only way” to keep Rarotonga’s water pipes safe and clean, say two experts.
Air Force medal: 'It was earnt by my family'
Wednesday 10 July 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
Andrea McNabb was the first Royal New Zealand Air Force recruit to pass every phase test with 100 per cent – a record she still holds today.
Climate change study on mental health important, says consultant
Tuesday 9 July 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Weather
The grief and loss of loved ones and losing one’s home because of climate change is real, says development consultant Dr Christina Newport.
Nearly a thousand people gather for opening of the new house for Palmerston
Tuesday 9 July 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
Martha Soatini had dreams of a castle for the construction of a Palmerston house.
Training to save lives in the water
Tuesday 9 July 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Local
Deaths and injuries: ‘It’s not a matter of if, but when.’
Tourism boss says dogs must get the chop
Tuesday 9 July 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy
Effective control of dogs is critical to ensuring the safety of both locals and visitors, says Tourism’s chief executive officer.
Keep abreast of your health
Tuesday 9 July 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health
Women don’t like talking about getting their breasts checked. It’s a taboo subject for some.
Criminal Cooks cash smuggling detected
Tuesday 9 July 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Big money is being shifted across the border, and authorities are determined to crack down on it.
Asbestos danger for pipe workers
Tuesday 9 July 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Infrastructure agency provided staff with extra safety equipment and danger money, but not specialist supervision.
The amazing story of the shearers from a country with no sheep
Tuesday 9 July 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Far, far from the excitement of the Pacific Games, another Cook Islands team has won unexpected glory.
New Kiwis 'honoured'
Monday 8 July 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
After 17 years of living in the Cook Islands, Halatoa Fua has taken the oath of allegiance to New Zealand alongside a handful of others to receive his citizenship this month.
Extra provisions for new builds
Monday 8 July 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National
Infrastructure Cook Islands will now demand engineering reports for land development that could cause harm to neighbouring properties, including public roads and drains.
PM Ardern here for holiday
Monday 8 July 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National
Kiwi prime minister Jacinda Ardern arrived in Rarotonga yesterday for a holiday with fiancé Clarke Gayford and their daughter Neve.
Painter having a whale of a time
Saturday 6 July 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
When visiting painter Gonzales Aladana saw a whale breaching off the Rarotonga reef, he was inspired.
Policeman charged in bar brawl
Saturday 6 July 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A police officer alleged to have been involved in a brawl at the On the Rock nightclub in Avarua was granted interim name suppression at the High Court yesterday.
International platform for young Cooks woman
Saturday 6 July 2019 | Published in Environment
Charlee McLean, an environmental intern at Te Ipukarea Society, told the Global Landscape Forum in Germany that “we are only caretakers”.
MPs' pay: Official Information request for reasons for rise
Saturday 6 July 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Twenty working days for government to justify 45 per cent pay rise – or face formal complaint.
Unique plantain varieties protected in overseas bunker
Saturday 6 July 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health
Banana crops around the world are facing collapse because of a devastating disease – so the Cooks have taken a step to safeguard the country’s colourful range of fruit.
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