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12yo girl punched in the head
Wednesday 26 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Julia Kajer wanted to punish her primary-aged sister for not doing her daily chore. So she pulled her hair, punched her in the head and slapped her around the face.
Be vigilant of dengue virus, warns doctor
Wednesday 26 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health
A doctor is calling for public vigilance as the numbers of dengue cases continue to rise. Dr Teariki Noovao says though the virus has been under control, the country is not out of the woods yet.
Joining the 390 Million Club
Wednesday 26 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health
Derek Fox never saw the mosquito that bit him – but he is one of nearly 70 people thought to have contracted dengue fever in Rarotonga and Aitutaki this year. He tells his story.
'Police just stood by'
Wednesday 26 June 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime
Mother’s complaint about brutal bar brawl forces investigation. The police have been accused of failing to intervene to help a man being beaten up outside a popular night spot. //
Mangaia comfort
Tuesday 25 June 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Outer Islands
Aumetua Rennie of Mangaia grabs onto the handrail that helps her move around her home.
Security firm bridges the safety gap
Tuesday 25 June 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Last chance to get involved in the Vaka Pride awards. Rarotonga Security does much of its work in the dark of night. But despite that, the role the company plays in keeping Avarua township safe from criminal activities has not gone unnoticed. Its past five years’ work has earned the company a nomination in the prestigious Tupuranga Tangata champion award of the Vaka Pride competition. The Cook Islands Tourism award recognises the efforts of those who keep the community clean and safe.
Meth Menace Campaign: Cooks vulnerable to drug highway
Tuesday 25 June 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime
Fears are growing around drug cartels transporting cocaine and methamphetamine using Cook Islands waters.
Market hut rents are set to double
Tuesday 25 June 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Local
Small vendors at the Punanga Nui Market are wary of a proposed rent increase.
Accused burglar remanded behind bars
Tuesday 25 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A young woman facing a burglary charge was remanded in custody after the court was told she had no known place of residence.
Campaign to bring home the body of much-loved fire victim
Tuesday 25 June 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The family of Here Makita, who died in a tragic house fire, have launched a fundraising campaign to bring home his body from Australia.
Flu vaccines running low
Tuesday 25 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health
There aren’t enough flu vaccine doses in the country for the sick, elderly and vulnerable – but there were enough to give every MP a jab. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});
Puna looks back at pearl farming
Monday 24 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment
Prime minister Henry Puna (pictured) hopes to return to the lagoons of his youth and watch future generations experience the wonders and riches of the oceans, as part of a sustainable Blue Pacific.
Local chefs in global challenge
Monday 24 June 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National
Cook Islands chefs Ngatupa (Vou) Williams and William Pokino were set to demonstrate their cooking skills competing in the Global Young Chefs event in Melbourne yesterday, up against representatives from New Zealand, Australia and Fiji.
Men out on bail without psych test
Monday 24 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Clients of lawyer Norman George who have been in custody awaiting psychiatric assessment were granted bail at the High Court last week.
Govt backs 'decent work'
Monday 24 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National
In the face of a plummeting local workforce and exploitation of migrant labour,ministers are promising to take action.
Battling a blaze in live drill
Monday 24 June 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Local
About 50 local firefighters took part in a live fire exercise at the Rarotonga Airport area on Saturday morning.
Ke ola from Niua school in Pukapuka
Saturday 22 June 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
This week we bring our readers updates and projects from Niua school students on the island Pukapuka – one of our remotest islands of the Northern group.
Te Ipukarea Society: Palming off environmental responsibility
Saturday 22 June 2019 | Published in Environment
Plastic Free July is approaching, and with the Cook Islands cabinet recently banning many single-use plastics, we deal this week with a recent initiative to reduce plastic use in our close neighbour, Samoa.
Telcos must step up to make new cable work
Saturday 22 June 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Technology
Concerns have been raised about the impacts of a new submarine internet cable on fishing and the marine environment.
Cinema: We were ordered to stop screening Rocketman
Saturday 22 June 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Empire Cinemas have hit back at the Internal Affairs Secretary’s account of the banning of Rocketman.
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