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$19.62: The price of prosecution
Monday 1 July 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A sick 60-year-old man has appeared in court charged with theft – for stealing $19.62 of food from the supermarket.
The tuna are biting!
Monday 1 July 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Yellowfin tuna are definitely out there and biting with a striking 73kg beauty landed just last week.
Two people seriously hurt at Nikao's wall of death
Monday 1 July 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime
“When people are drinking they think they’re 10-foot tall and bulletproof.” That’s the reaction of Diane Fletcher, one of the first motorists on the scene after another horror smash on the Cook Islands’ most unforgiving stretch of road, by the Nikao seawall.
New climate change trauma
Monday 1 July 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in National
New $500,000 study into helping Cook Islanders and Niueans mentally and emotionally harmed by fleeing island homes.
Dark day
Saturday 29 June 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Weather
Once, solar eclipses caught ancient cultures unaware; they fled terrified, believing they’d angered the gods. Now astronomers can predict them – and those with enough money pursue an eclipse around the planet.
Schooling goes out of this world!
Saturday 29 June 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
Apii Arorangi students are enthusiastic and excited to participate in the Cook Islands News educational KidsPage.
Cleaning rubbish to beat rise in fever
Saturday 29 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
The rise of dengue fever has given new momentum to community clean-up programmes.
From art to engineering, rebirth for Williams
Saturday 29 June 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Former Cultural Development secretary Sonny Williams has taken over an important role with Infrastructure Cook Islands.
Talbot's new call: Keep the money coming
Saturday 29 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
After being back on the island for a week, Creative Trail fundraiser James Talbot is eager to get the ball rolling again.
'He was shot in the back' – grieving owner
Saturday 29 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
There’s community alarm with three dogs shot and more going missing.
Locals mobilise against chemical disinfection
Saturday 29 June 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National
A group has been formed to mobilise opposition to chlorine in Rarotonga’s piped water.
Mission possible
Saturday 29 June 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
When Aue Inangaro Tamariki Vakatini graduated with a National Certificate in Business Management, his children weren’t there to see him accept his qualification.
Sewage plant secrecy sparks local concern
Saturday 29 June 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National
Warnings that stench from a proposed sewage treatment plant will blow back over Rarotonga.
Island works through night on quilts
Saturday 29 June 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Outer Islands
There were sleepless nights to complete more than 30 tivaivai tui auri in four days – but it was well worth the time and dedication.
'I don't know any Cook Islands woman who is shy'
Friday 28 June 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National
The New Zealand city of Christchurch had been ripped apart by a massive earthquake. Many people were fleeing the city. But in 2012, Munokoa Poto Williams moved to Christchurch.
Improvements for the Social Centre
Friday 28 June 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Sports and community groups have this week learned about a masterplans to redevelop Nikao Social Centre with improved public facilities, infrastructure and coastal protection.
Young woman granted bail
Friday 28 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A burglary reoffender was allowed bail and given a stern warning by Justice of the Peace Bernice Manarangi at the High Court.
Police called to stand-off with 'wealthy' club
Friday 28 June 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Local
Takeaways operator says she’s just a young entrepreneur trying to get a start. But she didn’t pay her bills.
Support for troubled young ones rockets to the fore
Friday 28 June 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health
Counsellors say they are ready to help young people, regardless of their age, sexuality or psychological issues.
Protection against smugglers
Friday 28 June 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime
Northern Group islands are aware of how vulnerable they are to drug traffickers on the seas surrounding them.
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