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Leaders seek drug trafficking crackdown
Thursday 1 August 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Crime
Traditional leaders have called on government to invest more in border control to combat drug trafficking.
'I lied': Stunning u-turn by arson accuser
Thursday 1 August 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A young man says he falsely accused his friend of burning down stores, hoping police would give his mobile phone back.
MP Baker home and back to work
Wednesday 31 July 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Politics
Member of Parliament for Akaoa Nooroa Baker returned home last Monday and has started getting back into community projects with enthusiasm.
Pa Enua crafts a Trade Day hit
Wednesday 31 July 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy
Nga Matapo sets up the handmade shell eis of poi poi and the popular ei pupu at the Mangaia Enua stall for the annual Te Maeva Nui BCI Trade Days.
Suspected breast cancer samples sent for testing
Wednesday 31 July 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health
Ten samples from suspected breast cancer cases have been sent to New Zealand labs for further testing.
Dancers advised to hydrate
Wednesday 31 July 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
The female dancer of the Pukapuka/Nassau group who fainted on Monday night after the group’s performance has recovered quickly and is back with the team, taking it easy and drinking lots of water.
China is a factor in appointment of security chief
Tuesday 30 July 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National
The threat environment in which the Cook Islands operates has become more complex in recent years, especially with the growing Chinese presence, says a security expert.
Water vexes leaders
Tuesday 30 July 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National
Traditional leaders will debate plans to disinfect drinking water then charge a price for it.
Store employee fled flames, court told
Tuesday 30 July 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
It was June 14, the night of the 2018 general election. Friendly Mart in Arorangi had closed at 10pm, and the workers had gone home to watch the election results roll in. But at around 11.15pm, sharp-eyed neighbours saw smoke billowing from the front and back doors of the building.
Public servants in petition row
Tuesday 30 July 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National
The government is putting ‘doubt in the minds’ of civil servants who might want to speak out against chlorine, a lobby group says.
Cooks' own Culture Club
Tuesday 30 July 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
Te Maeva Nui cultural performances kicked off last night with Aitutaki Enua (pictured) starting the show with a pe’e – their traditional chant.
Special memories sailing into Raro
Monday 29 July 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Local
Steering his super-yacht into her home port Avarua, popular and controversial TV host Paul Henry explains why the Cook Islands flag is one of the best in the world to sail under.
Repeat offender back in custody
Monday 29 July 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Fewer than 12 hours after the High Court granted him bail, repeat offender Paulo Teio was taken back into custody.
Growing calls for an animal welfare law
Monday 29 July 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Local
Without legislative powers it’s very difficult to try and help the animals in the Cooks, says outgoing SPCA manager Tony Jamieson.
Police crack down on illicit drugs
Monday 29 July 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Crime
Police have arrested two men on drugs charges, as the community turns up the heat on the drug trade.
Henry Puna celebrates the big 70
Monday 29 July 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Local
The Prime Minister is celebrating his 70th birthday today in true Cooks style, enjoying it with his family – and making it last.
Glory, glory- Te Maeva Nui 2019
Monday 29 July 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Culture
The choirs of the Cook Islands opened Te Maeva Nui last night with soaring tributes to the islands, their peoples, and to God.
The Maeva Nui: The love and the passions
Saturday 27 July 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
Boom! And they’re off. Te Maeva Nui, the biggest cultural event in the South Pacific, is underway.
Anolyte champion in last-ditch bid
Saturday 27 July 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health
Scientist Dr Ian Calhaem concurs with the Cook Islands authorities that the water in the islands need to be made safe to drink.
A honeymoon miracle
Saturday 27 July 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Local
A local diver has saved a couple’s honeymoon – and quite possibly their marriage!
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