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Liz is January's Woman of the Month
Thursday 31 January 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Not usually wanting to be seen in the limelight, Elizabeth Obeda (also well known as Liz), reluctantly accepted the January Woman of the Month award last week.
Mediation centre to benefit country
Thursday 31 January 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Cook Islands could benefit from a mediation centre to deal with civil disputes, according to legal experts.
White takes on a new role
Thursday 31 January 2019 | Published in Economy
Pacific Resort Hotel Group (PRHG) says it is delighted to announce the appointment of Shelley White to the newly created role of general manager of Te Manava Luxury Villas and Spa.
Nikao crash claims rider
Thursday 31 January 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A man is believed to have died following a motorbike accident in the early hours of yesterday morning.
No fears, no favours
Thursday 31 January 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) works best when it fears and favours no one, says a former Australian Member of Parliament.
Wrongfully charged, case withdrawn
Thursday 31 January 2019 | Published in Crime
Charges against William Wade were withdrawn at the Cook Islands High Court last week.
Suicide prevention focus at seminar
Thursday 31 January 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
About 60 people attended a suicide prevention workshop based on the “Flo Talanoa” module, which is centered on regular interaction between the communities, at Sinai Hall on Tuesday.
Our new top diplomat to New Zealand
Wednesday 30 January 2019 | Published in Politics
In the presence of the Queen's Representative, the prime minister, family and friends and staff of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration, the new Cook Islands High Commissioner to New Zealand Elizabeth Wright Koteka pledged to undertake her duties with integrity, diligence and innovation in service to the Cook Islands.
27 kilometres in seven hours for Talbot
Wednesday 30 January 2019 | Published in Local
Twenty-seven kilometres in seven hours. That’s how long it took for James Talbot to reach Riverton in Southland, New Zealand.
Parker motivates Nukutere students
Wednesday 30 January 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
Champion fighter Joseph Parker was first introduced to boxing at the tender age of 3.
NZ family thanks SPCA shelter
Wednesday 30 January 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Vaine Sa’u and her family went out of their way to visit the animal shelter earlier this month and found themselves greeted warmly by the SPCA team.
18 months probation for assault at market
Wednesday 30 January 2019 | Published in Crime
Terekimiora Katoa has been convicted and sentenced to 18-months probation for assault.
Water-borne illnesses on decline
Wednesday 30 January 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
Ministry of Health has witnessed a decline in the water-borne illnesses despite the recent heavy downpours which have increased the risk of water contamination on Rarotonga.
PTI has courts in its sights
Wednesday 30 January 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health
The Women’s Counselling Centre in Rarotonga has put its foot down and will review orders from the Cook Islands High Court in regards to domestic violence matters.
Four schools with water issues
Tuesday 29 January 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
Water stations at four schools on Rarotonga have been marked with red labels because they supply contaminated water.
Talbot begins his 3200km journey
Tuesday 29 January 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
James Talbot has begun his Creative Trail Walk that will take him the length of New Zealand to raise funds for the Creative Centre in Rarotonga.
New licences soon: Police
Tuesday 29 January 2019 | Published in Crime
The Cook Islands Police Licensing Office is expected to resume issuing photo drivers’ licences by the end of this week.
Former NZ snooker champion Rota passes away
Tuesday 29 January 2019 | Published in Local
Champion snooker player Kiimatangiroa John (Selwyn) Rota passed away on Rarotonga on January 25 at the age of 83.
Man facing a raft of charges
Tuesday 29 January 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Defence counsel Mark Short has requested an adjournment for a client who faces several charges before the Cook Islands High Court.
Accused on bail after month in custody
Tuesday 29 January 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Okotai Rongo, who had been in police custody for a month, appeared at the Cook Islands High Court last Thursday.
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