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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.
Multiple complaints against Club Raro accused
Saturday 6 July 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Several people have filed complaints about a man accused of assaulting a couple in their room at Club Raro resort.
'We don't want typhoid in our country' – Brown
Saturday 6 July 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
The tender to buy chemicals to disinfect drinking water has been put on hold.
New life for age-old leadership traditions
Saturday 6 July 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
Cook Islanders braved a bitterly cold morning to pay their respects to the national’s Ariki on yesterday’s public holiday.
Ui Ariki Day to 'bring out grievances'
Thursday 4 July 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
Locals and guests alike will be welcomed to tomorrow’s Ui Ariki Day celebrations, honour the Cook Islands’ Ariki, the Aronga Mana, and their ancestors and traditions and influence on today’s modern nation.
Security warns of 'crisis' amid new dog attacks
Thursday 4 July 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Concerns are mounting about dogs on Rarotonga, with more reports of dog attacks on tourists and fears that a shooter with an air-rifle is taking matters into his own hands.
Three months of rigorous physical training Women reinforce 'woefully under-resourced' police
Thursday 4 July 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
There are hopes that a small pay rise for cadets will be enough to woo new recruits. Low pay has been driving officers to quit, the Police Service says.
'Duplicity' over chlorine in water
Thursday 4 July 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
The decision to chlorinate the water supply is a done deal, critics say, despite a public consultation process.
New coat of paint brightens centre
Wednesday 3 July 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
A team of Bluesky employees have committed to helping to brighten up the Are Pa Metua to support the elderly in their community.
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