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Tackling epidemic of meth in Cooks
Wednesday 15 May 2019 | Published in Crime
The use of meth and other hard drugs is on the increase in the Cook Islands and it is tearing families apart. It is hurting our communities.
Overseas dancers ready to go
Tuesday 14 May 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
Cook Islands overseas performers from New Zealand and Australia arrived on the island last week to participate in the Te Mire Penu held last night, and the International Dancer of the Year (Te Mire ‘Ura Nui) competition that begins tomorrow evening at the National Auditorium.
Day 107: $20 from every person
Tuesday 14 May 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Cook Islanders in Hamilton who attended a welcoming event for James Talbot have pledged $20 each towards the Creative Trail fundraiser.
Challenge to keep cultural connection
Tuesday 14 May 2019 | Published in Culture
The high commissioner has been travelling New Zealand meeting Cook Islands students and challenging them to stay closely connected to their cultural traditions.
Guilty of killing brother
Tuesday 14 May 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Pera Junior Tamanu Pera has pleaded guilty to a manslaughter charge relating to the death of his half-brother.
Survey work starts on Manatua cable project
Monday 13 May 2019 | Published in Technology
Work has commenced on the detailed marine survey for the 3500km route of the Manatua - One Polynesia fibre optic cable. As well as Rarotonga and Aitutaki in the Cook Islands, the new cable will also connect Samoa, Niue, and Tahiti and Bora Bora in French Polynesia. The cable is expected to come into service in 2020.
Cook Islands to meet United Nations head
Monday 13 May 2019 | Published in National
Prime minister Henry Puna will lead the Cook Islands delegation attending the high level political dialogue between Pacific Islands Forum leaders and the United Nations secretary general Antonio Guterres on May 15 in Suva, Fiji.
Roaming charges more affordable
Monday 13 May 2019 | Published in National
Traveling to New Zealand just became even more affordable for Bluesky Cook Islands’ postpaid customers thanks to a new roaming agreement with Vodafone New Zealand.
Prevalent abuse a 'secret shame'
Monday 13 May 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A mother allowed an older man to sleep with her daughter – in exchange for buying them groceries.
PM visits newly restored vaka
Monday 13 May 2019 | Published in Local
It is with a great sense of pride, that the government of the Cook Islands was able to gift the Cook Islands Voyaging Society (CIVS) and the Vaka Marumaru Atua $255,000 towards the restoration and repairs of the traditional vessel said prime minister Henry Puna.
Conservation conflict and how to resolve it
Saturday 11 May 2019 | Published in Environment
Conservation conflicts are increasing across the globe and can result in negative impacts on biodiversity, human livelihoods and human well-being. Although such conflicts can positively influence change, they are more often destructive, costly and can not only threaten effective conservation but also prevent economic development, social equality and resource sustainability.
Surprise, Mum! Kids' loving messages for Mother's Day
Saturday 11 May 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
The children of the Cook Islands are promising the world for their mums, tomorrow on Mother’s Day – now it’s time to deliver.
Hannalei, Edward win titles
Saturday 11 May 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
A large crowd attended the 2019 Te Mire ‘Ura Seniors cultural dance competition at the National Auditorium on Thursday night.
DAY 102: Talbot's family stays strong
Saturday 11 May 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
“It has been hard seeing James do the walk, I do get apprehensive sometimes but then I just brush it off,” says the Creative Trail walker’s wife, Mereani Talbot.
Criminals reoffending on bail – police
Saturday 11 May 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Police says accused criminals are taking advantage of bail laws, asking to be let out of custody so they can work – then committing new offences.
Free clinic for the elderly
Saturday 11 May 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health
Nobody should be left out of health services, says Nurses Association president Ngatamariki Manea.
Second inmate complains of heavying
Saturday 11 May 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
An inmate at the Arorangi Prison is alleging that his life has been threatened by people in high places in the Cook Islands.
$2.5m claim over shootings
Saturday 11 May 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime
The family of shooting victim Mary Dean has made a claim of more than $2.5 million from the Cook Islands government over negligence and other matters that led to the triple killings of October 19, 2016.
Te Mire Penu starts Monday night
Friday 10 May 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
For the first time a glamorous cultural evening of a seated island-night buffet while watching the Te Ura Penu dance competition, will take place under the Domes at the National Auditorium on Monday.
NZ teen gives books to St Joseph's
Friday 10 May 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
St Joseph’s primary school showed their appreciation to 18-year-old Louise Gainford who has raised funds for books and stationery for schools on Rarotonga.
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