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Talbot is back in Raro
Tuesday 18 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Creative Trail endurance walker James Talbot returned to Rarotonga this morning – and after spending more time away from his kids than he expected, he’s looking forward to just one thing.
A miracle midnight rescue
Tuesday 18 June 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime
The mystery shipwreck washed up on a Rarotonga beach had been heading from eastern Europe to Aitutaki.
'Forced' sale of land for big projects
Tuesday 18 June 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National
Landowners fear a return to colonial days of property confiscations.
Te Kukupa returns
Tuesday 18 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
The crew of Te Kukupa, Cook Islands Police Patrol Boat arrived at the Avatiu Harbour today.
Lawyer airs frustration
Monday 17 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Frustrated defence counsel Norman George has questioned how long his clients would have to be in custody for a psychiatric assessment.
Chlorinating our water supply, yes or no?
Monday 17 June 2019 | Published in Health
At the Te Ipukarea Society meeting, nearly everybody present was against the use of chlorine to disinfect Rarotonga water. Some of the reasons given were: 1. Many people have been drinking the tap water for years, and have not had any health issues. Admittedly, these people may have developed some natural immunity to the bugs, but surely that is a good thing?
Bluesky explains internet outage
Monday 17 June 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Technology
A fault at Bluesky Cook Islands’ Aroa station caused the total blackout of internet, mobile and other telecommunication services through to early yesterday.
Islands group barge is off to the Bahamas
Monday 17 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Outer Islands
The Cook Islands barge once named Layar Mas left our shores for the Bahamas.
MPs to sit more days each year
Monday 17 June 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Speaker Niki Rattle says Parliamentary rule changes will allow for more sitting days. And that's backed by the prime minister.
Drunken brawl in Avarua, three charged
Sunday 16 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A young man charged with common assault has been convicted and ordered to come up to the High Court if called upon in the next six months.
Workers welcome China deal
Sunday 16 June 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National
Construction has been on a go-slow, so first dibs on China projects will help local economy, reports Rashneel Kumar.
The challenge: Talbot walks, money talks
Sunday 16 June 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Gentle and softly spoken, Margarita Taitua Vaetoru was so incredibly moved by James Talbot’s 3200km trek the length of New Zealand that she persuaded her family of three to come together and donate $320 towards Rarotonga’s Creative Centre.
Curfew checks were not abusive – police
Sunday 16 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Cook Islands Police have rejected accusations that a police officer abused his authority in repeatedly banging on a family’s door at night and waking them up.
Celeb chef plans to catch and cook Aitutaki's finest seafood
Sunday 16 June 2019 | Published in Local
Renowned chef Al Brown is coming to Aitutaki’s 5-star Pacific Resort to host an exclusive $125-a-head cocktail reception and dinner.
Govt exploits final hours of Parliament to pass Seabed Minerals Bill
Sunday 16 June 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National
There need be no contradiction between protection and exploitation of our seafloor says minister. Rashneel Kumar reports.
Club Raro tourist couple traumatised
Sunday 16 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Husband and wife describe ordeal at hands of alleged resort intruder.
'Ghost' minister gets $290,000
Friday 14 June 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National
Ousted MP to return as fisheries minister, provoking political attacks, reports Rashneel Kumar.
Dogged defence wins the day
Friday 14 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Justice of the Peace Carmen Temata was meant to be judging serious crimes in the High court yesterday.
NZ Maori pupils discover CI Maori
Friday 14 June 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Education
Groups of New Zealand school students will be visiting the Cook Islands in a bid to learn more about their own Maori heritage.
$4000 cost to reprint botched Budget
Friday 14 June 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Mistakes can be costly, and the Ministry of Finance and Economic Management received a timely reminder of that this week.
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