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Bike pursuit reaches 140km
Friday 22 September 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
A high speed pursuit of a young male on a motorcycle reached clocked speeds of up to 140km through the centre of Avarua on Wednesday evening.
Research on sex issues focus of breakfast talk
Friday 22 September 2017 | Published in Local
Doctor Debi Futter-Puati was guest speaker at the Business and Professional Women’s Association breakfast which took place at The Islander Hotel on Wednesday.
Ex-cop calls for inquest
Friday 22 September 2017 | Published in Local
The country’s sole coroner has been requested to hold an inquest into the disappearance of a Venezuelan woman in Cook Islands waters over a year ago.
John Tangi scores first for Pacific
Friday 22 September 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Cook Islands Family Welfare Association (CIFWA) president John Tangi made history after becoming the first person from the region to take over the chairmanship of the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) regional office in the East-South East Asia and Oceania Region (ESEAOR).
SMA comes to aid of damaged voyaging vaka
Friday 22 September 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The Seabed Minerals Authority has given $1000 towards restoration of the damaged Cook Islands vaka Te Marumaru Atua.
Tivaivai innovator calls it a day
Thursday 21 September 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
Even after 40 years of sewing, Maria Keri Edgar (nee Herman), 79, has been coming up with innovative new ideas for her tivaivai.
It's the holiday of a lifetime…
Thursday 21 September 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
The Kulikovsky family from Sao Paulo in Brazil, are on the family holiday of a lifetime, sailing the Pacific in their super yacht Orion.
All set for pageant show
Thursday 21 September 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The stage is set for the Miss Cook Islands Pageant show which starts tonight at the National Auditorium.
Tourism week on Monday
Thursday 21 September 2017 | Published in Local
Cook Islands Tourism Corporation will launch Epetoma o te Turoto or Tourism Week on Monday, with the theme, “2017 the Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development”, which has been declared by the United Nations.
Forget tooth fairies, meet the 'angels!'
Thursday 21 September 2017 | Published in Local
Rarotonga will benefit from a $6900 dental grant made by the Wrigley Company Foundation and the New Zealand Dental Association (NZDA).
Rubbish problem common theme in Pacific
Thursday 21 September 2017 | Published in Local
Marae Moana director Jacqui Evans recently attended the International Marine Protected Areas Congress in La Serena, Chile. She shares information on an environmental topic that affects many Pacific Island countries, including the Cook Islands.
Call for inquiry into hospital death
Thursday 21 September 2017 | Published in Local
The family of a woman who died in Rarotonga Hospital earlier this month have called on the government to initiate a full inquiry into her death.
Not guilty on indecent assault charge
Thursday 21 September 2017 | Published in Local
A local man has been found not guilty on a charge of indecent assault after a jury of 12 found the Crown did not prove beyond reasonable doubt that he was guilty.
'Developed' status a challenge
Thursday 21 September 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The graduation of Cook Islands from a “developing” to “developed” nation status next year is not fully viable given current challenges and lack of resources, says finance minister Mark Brown.
Police kill 160 dogs in 11 months
Wednesday 20 September 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
An attack on a toddler in Ngatangiia this month has firmed up the Police Service’s stance on dealing with uncontrolled dogs.
Warning on worker contracts
Wednesday 20 September 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
The Ministry of Internal affairs has warned employers that it is illegal to offer Filipino workers substitute contracts once they arrive in Cook Islands.
Raro first stop for film workshops
Wednesday 20 September 2017 | Published in Local
Motone Productions is excited to announce another new creative industry project for Cook Islands youth.
Noise issues give police a headache
Wednesday 20 September 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
Police are being called out every weekend to turn down the music at parties whose hosts are paying no consideration to their neighbours trying to get some sleep.
Around the rock swim sets record
Wednesday 20 September 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Endurance swimmer Dan Abel pushed harder with every dollar that went to the Cook Islands Autism Society account from an online fundraiser.
Baby shows end with Nikao event
Wednesday 20 September 2017 | Published in Local
Yesterday was the final baby show for Rarotonga, held in Nikao, after shows in Puaikura and Takitumu.
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