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Incidents reported to police on the rise
Wednesday 22 August 2018 | Published in Crime
The total number of incidents reported to the Cook Islands Police Service last month has exceeded the number for the previous month.
Community reacts to burglaries
Wednesday 22 August 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Crime
A community meeting called last Thursday amongst residents of the Vaimaanga, Avaavaroa and Turoa areas to discuss possible strategies to the rising number of burglaries in the area has generated a positive response, says resident Tina Newport.
Picton Castle back in home port
Wednesday 22 August 2018 | Published in Environment
The Cook Islands-registered sailing vessel Picton Castle has returned to her official home port of Avatiu in Rarotonga this week, some three years after her last visit here in 2015.
A walk to remember for Israel
Wednesday 22 August 2018 | Published in Local
Through various local churches, the Cook Islands has now joined 86 other Christian nations by forming its own national branch of the International Christian Embassy Jerusalem (ICEJ).
New Mitiaro executive Charlie Rani focused on island agriculture
Wednesday 22 August 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Outer Islands
Development of agriculture on Mitiaro will be the key focus of its Island Government’s new executive officer Charlie Rani.
Visitors drive up tax revenue
Wednesday 22 August 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
The government has collected $22 million more tax than predicted for the 2017/18 financial year.
Raromart Asbestos removed
Tuesday 21 August 2018 | Published in Environment
Asbestos discovered in the burned-out Raromart building has been removed and handled in accordance with national guidelines, says National Environment Service director Joseph Brider.
It's home time for pa enua residents
Tuesday 21 August 2018 | Published in Outer Islands
There were tearful embraces and red-rimmed eyes aplenty at the departure of the Nivaga III for Pukapuka, Nassau, Rakahanga and Penrhyn yesterday – but also smiles, laughter and happy faces too.
Tour guide's purpose in life
Tuesday 21 August 2018 | Published in Culture
Tumutoa Discovery Walking Tour guide Ngametua Mamanu is unique on Rarotonga, although many people suggest he may be the next Piri Puruto, (a former tourist guide/entertainer famed for his cultural expertise and ability to climb coconut trees).
Skipper helps out with radio delivery
Tuesday 21 August 2018 | Published in Outer Islands
A helpful boat skipper and his crew have lent a much-needed hand to the National Environment Service (NES) by assisting with the delivery of a new HF radio to the NES park rangers stationed in Suwarrow.
Marchers show their support for Israel
Tuesday 21 August 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Local
The arrival of a march designed to show support for Israel’s 70th anniversary added to the large number of people crowded into the Avatiu wharf-Punanga Nui market area on Saturday morning.
Top prize in Vaka Pride competition
Tuesday 21 August 2018 | Published in Local
Strickland claims Local businessman Walter Strickland has claimed the top prize in the Tupuranga Tangata category of the round nine Vaka Pride competition.
Underspending boosts 'surplus'
Tuesday 21 August 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Government’s spending on capital expenditure was below budget estimate by 64 per cent, according to the recently released June 2018 Quarterly Financial Report.
Takuvaine/Tutakimoa wins top prize
Monday 20 August 2018 | Published in Local
Cook Islands Tourism has released the winners for the Akono i te Ao Rangi category in the Vaka Pride round nine competition which was held at the end of June.
Miss Cook Islands glitz and glam
Monday 20 August 2018 | Published in Local
It was a night of colour, music, dance, glitz and glam when the Miss Cook Islands Association held its second event for this year at the Islander Hotel on Thursday, attended by a packed house of family, friends and supporters of the Miss Cook Islands 2018 contestants.
CI-born Kiwi looking to connect
Monday 20 August 2018 | Published in Local
A New Zealand woman who was born in the Cook Islands almost 56 years ago left when she was two and recently returned for the first time to “make some memories”.
Te Mato Vai live work sites off limits to public
Monday 20 August 2018 | Published in Environment
Te Mato Vai (TMV) work sites, including access roads leading up to the current ‘live’ work sites at Turangi, Avana, Matavera, Avatiu, Tupapa and Papua, are off limits to the general public for health and safety reasons.
Police give public chance to view recovered items
Monday 20 August 2018 | Published in Crime
The Cook Islands Police Service has recovered a quantity of items in the execution of search warrants recently and is providing an opportunity for the public to view these items and possibly claim ownership of property, which may have been stolen.
Cafe closes down
Monday 20 August 2018 | Published in Local
The well-known Saltwater Cafe has closed its doors for the last time.
Met Service loses asbestos
Monday 20 August 2018 | Published in Environment
The old asbestos roof in the balloon shed at the Cook Islands Meteorological Service has been removed and replaced with a new roof.
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