Friday 2 February 2024 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
Multiple men have appeared in court charged with fighting in a public place following an incident at Super Brown in Nikao on Sunday January 28.
Thursday 1 February 2024 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
Construction of a $20 million resort is underway in what is understood to be Rarotonga’s first five- star operation. Al Williams reports.
Thursday 1 February 2024 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
Deputy Prime Minister Robert Tapaitau, former National Environment Service (NES) director Nga Puna, and his wife and former Secretary of Infrastructure Cook Islands (ICI), Diane Charlie-Puna have been found guilty of “all or most offences” following a judgement given by Chief Justice Patrick Keane.
Wednesday 31 January 2024 | Written by Al Williams | Published in BREAKING NEWS, Court, Crime, National
Deputy Prime Minister Robert Tapaitau, former National Environment Service (NES) director Nga Puna, and his wife and former Secretary of Infrastructure Cook Islands (ICI), Diane Charlie-Puna have been found guilty of “all or most offences” following a judgement given by Chief Justice Patrick Keane.
Wednesday 31 January 2024 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
Cook Islands Police are keeping quiet about the visit of a senior officer to the People’s Republic of China.
Tuesday 30 January 2024 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
Last year ended with December recording the highest number of monthly road incidents on Rarotonga, including a fatal in Aitutaki, for 2023, and cops say they are ‘under-resourced and under-staffed’ in being able to tackle the figures.
Tuesday 30 January 2024 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A man charged with multiple assaults on a female has failed in his bid to be released from custody.
Monday 29 January 2024 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A man with a lengthy list of alcohol related offending has pleaded for his freedom without success.
Monday 29 January 2024 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A man charged with common assault has been given interim name suppression following his first appearance in court.
Monday 29 January 2024 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
Food and non-alcoholic beverages have weighed heavily in pushing up annual inflation.
Saturday 27 January 2024 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
Lawyer Norman George will appeal a decision by Justice of the Peace Vania Kenning to deny his client interim name suppression.
Saturday 27 January 2024 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
Assault accused to defend himself
Friday 26 January 2024 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
The brother of a man facing burglary charges has pleaded through tears with the court to release him, to help care for their wheelchair bound father.
Thursday 25 January 2024 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Education, Local, National, Other Sports, Sports
New Education Secretary Owen Lewis has handed in his resignation to the Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC), while it is understood he will remain in an acting position, unpaid, as secretary general until a suitable replacement is found.
Thursday 25 January 2024 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National, Tourism
Visitor arrivals for 2023 have jumped 26.3 per cent of the number recorded in the year 2022, exceeding the expectations of the Cook Islands tourism industry.
Tuesday 23 January 2024 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
Puaikura Volunteer Fire Brigade has new resources in the battle against the blaze.
Tuesday 23 January 2024 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
The proposed immigration policy changes considered by the National Labour Advisory Board (NLAB) in September last year are sitting with Prime Minister Mark Brown for his approval, says the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI).
Monday 22 January 2024 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, Local, National
A $1.7 million fleet of electric cars bought by the government were not compatible with the intended charging station at Te Aponga Uira (TAU), forcing authorities to install two at the Office of the Prime Minister. Al Williams reports.
Saturday 20 January 2024 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
The nation’s only public elevator is back in action, but what exactly caused it to fail has contactors stumped.
Saturday 20 January 2024 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Education, National
Opposition Leader Tina Browne criticised the government for ignoring a selection panel’s recommendation in appointing the new Education Secretary, while Prime Minister Mark Brown defended the decision. Al Williams reports.