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Little Puna's homecoming
Saturday 8 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National
Aitutaki girl Ngatupuna Raela has been released from US custody and is being flown home to her family, via New Zealand.
Girl saves the life of a kukupa fledgling
Friday 7 June 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Local
Cook Islands’ most colourful native bird, the kukupa, will always be held close to the hearts of the Rarotonga and Atiu communities – and one young Rarotonga girl has proved it.
Marumaru Atua: Much more than a canoe
Friday 7 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Culture
It was a day of mixed emotions. After 19 days at sea, the vaka Marumaru Atua was yesterday welcomed by the government and people of the Cook Islands.
Day 130: Step up! Support calls as walker braves storms
Friday 7 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
A Cook Islands endurance walker is braving massive storms as he tried to complete the last few days of walking the length of New Zealand.
Parliament's battle for the north
Friday 7 June 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
“You know nothing about the north.” Those were the words of prime minister Henry Puna to Opposition MP Tamaiva Tuavera as they got into a brief heated exchange in Parliament.
A pig of a day in Parliament Islands' swine in the gun
Friday 7 June 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Parliament has been asked to supply the outer islands with ammunition – to take care of their pig problem. Ngatangiia MP Tamaiva Tuavera said growers on the Pa Enua were having their crops destroyed.
Nations team up to target criminals
Friday 7 June 2019 | Published in National
Prime minister Henry Puna spoke of the dual roles of national immigration services, addressing the Pacific Immigration Development Community.
Disqualified drunks breaching bans
Friday 7 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
“Licences for broad welfare reasons to do with work and support for their families”
Policeman banging on families'
Friday 7 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
An officer is abusing his position by repeatedly checking on alleged offenders – lawyer
$2.5m barge for outer islands
Friday 7 June 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National
Government can no longer rely on private sector shipping – Mark Brown
'Kick meth out, it's an abomination'
Thursday 6 June 2019 | Published in Crime
Nancy Kareroa Yorke has confronted P addiction at its worst.
Urgent call to stop tourists disturbing turtles
Thursday 6 June 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Local
‘Rarotonga is now lost to turtles’ Rarotonga is “lost” as a turtle nesting site – but the battle is on to save their habitats in other islands.
'Cruel' to disqualify drink drivers
Thursday 6 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Drink drivers’ mandatory 12 month disqualification has been put under the spotlight, after an airport fire engine driver lost his licence.
Ra'ui lifts for fishing contest on Mangaia
Thursday 6 June 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Outer Islands
The island of Mangaia was blessed with a warm and sunny day for the start of its first official fishing competition.
Politicians burn the midnight oil debating Budget
Thursday 6 June 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National
MPs sat until 10pm last night to debate the Appropriation Bill – the first time they’ve sat so late for years.
Rainy day fund
Thursday 6 June 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National
Cook Islands government has established a $56.7m “rainy day” account to protect the nation against the rises and falls of the global economy.
Pension boost for 65yos?
Thursday 6 June 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National
Government looks to extend Budget bonus to younger pensioners.
'It's a dream' Cooks record marlin puts up three-hour fight
Thursday 6 June 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National
Cameron Thorp and Brendan Gardiner fought the battle of their lives this weekend.
Social Centre is not a rubbish tip
Wednesday 5 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Those using the Social Centre area in Arorangi are urged to take responsibility and stop using it as a waste dumping ground.
League legend shares glory
Wednesday 5 June 2019 | Published in Local
Rau Nga was a pivot of play in Cook Islands rugby league – but not on the field.
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