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More accidents add to rising tally
Wednesday 20 September 2017 | Published in Local
Policeconcerns about the rising number of car and bike crashes on the island were highlighted over the weekend, with three accidents reported to the Cook Islands Police service between Friday and Sunday.
Health ministry sidesteps issues in hospital death
Wednesday 20 September 2017 | Published in Local
Lawyer and Demo Party chief executive Wilkie Rasmussen is calling for an inquiry into the death of a female relative at Rarotonga Hospital on Thursday, September 7.
Exercise your right to vote
Wednesday 20 September 2017 | Published in Local
The New Zealand general election is being held this weekend, and many Cook Islanders who are eligible to vote may not realise they are entitled to.
Driver 'cuts in' on PM's car
Tuesday 19 September 2017 | Published in Local
A visiting man was convicted and fined for dangerous driving after prime minister Henry Puna witnessed the man’s “reckless” driving.
Whopper wahoo sets local record
Tuesday 19 September 2017 | Published in Local
Local charter fishing boat operator Brendon Nicholas and visiting fisherman Ra Te Maru were pretty proud of themselves on Friday after catching a 73.6kg wahoo, the heaviest landed on Rarotonga since game fishing records began.
Dan shows he's more than Abel to do it
Tuesday 19 September 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
New Zealand swimmer and water advocate Dan Abel (pictured right) heads for the finish line in the 34km swim circumnavigation of Rarotonga yesterday.
Apologies for fire
Tuesday 19 September 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
Billowing black toxic-looking fire seen burning off the end of the Ports International terminal at Avaitu wharf last Wednesday morning was not deliberately lit.
Assault discharge overturned
Tuesday 19 September 2017 | Published in Crime
A JP’s recent decision to discharge a 20-year old man without conviction on an assault charge has been overturned by Justice Patrick Keane.
CINAT tour of Hawaii a major success
Monday 18 September 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The Cook Islands National Arts Theatre (CINAT) team which toured Hawaii promoted the nation and its culture to over 100,000 people during their six-week stay in Laie.
Joining forces for the good of animals
Monday 18 September 2017 | Published in Local
A group of dedicated animal lovers from the Cook Islands SPCA, the new Te Are Manu (TAM) Veterinary Clinic and the Esther Honey Foundation Clinic (EHF) have met to discuss how their organisations can work together to improve the wellbeing of all animals (domestic and livestock) on Rarotonga, Aitutaki, and eventually, the outer islands.
Visiting yachts keep marina busy
Monday 18 September 2017 | Published in Local
It has been a busy time for the Avatiu marina since the new financial year began on July 31, with a number of international travellers visiting Rarotonga on yachts.
Intake survey work to begin
Monday 18 September 2017 | Published in Local
Land survey work around Rarotonga water intakes marked for upgrades under Te Mato Vai Stage 2 will begin next week at each of the 10 intake locations.
Costs challenge referral scheme
Monday 18 September 2017 | Published in Local
A case in which Mangaian man Sonny Ryan was told he would have to wait up to two years to go to New Zealand for hip surgery because there was no money available to send him there, has highlighted challenges faced by the Ministry of Health’s lifesaving patient referral scheme.
Boxer fined $500 for bong
Monday 18 September 2017 | Published in Local
Local boxer Latini Monga was fined $500 after pleading guilty to possessing a utensil for drug use when she appeared before Justice Patrick Keane in the Avarua High Court last Thursday.
Learning the virtues through music
Monday 18 September 2017 | Published in Local
Three visiting musicians from New Zealand are on Rarotonga visiting various schools and performing, and this week Apii Arorangi had a visit from them.
Cook Islanders on front line of world coral reef challenge
Monday 18 September 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
Two Cook Islanders have recently been involved in a project that is using cutting edge technology to examine coral reefs around the world.
Northern pupils learn how to make compost
Monday 18 September 2017 | Published in Outer Islands
The GEF Small grants schools composting training programme has officially arrived to the northern Cook Islands starting off with Manihiki henua and Rakahanga henua.
Off to college for budding engineers
Monday 18 September 2017 | Published in Local
Teupoo Ford Tapaitau, Pati Ravarua and Ruth Ngatokorua are going back to college – but it’s a long, long way from their home country, and it’s a college with a difference.
Public service shares news
Monday 18 September 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
A public service newsletter is set to shine the spotlight on government employees doing great work across the entire Cook Islands.
Project keeps it local
Monday 18 September 2017 | Published in Local
Local company CITC has been awarded the contract to provide pipes, fittings and valves for connection of the new ring mains from Avaavaroa to Kauare for Stage 1 of Te Mato Vai Project.
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