Monday 16 October 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
Structural building integrity and asbestos issues at the Old Post Office have resulted in more than 50 staff members being relocated and the building being closed down.
Monday 16 October 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
Professional services expenses have cost the Cook Islands government nearly $200,000 in just two months.
Friday 13 October 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
Anyone on Rarotonga, eligible, wanting to cast a vote in person for the 2023 New Zealand general election, has until 4pm today.
Friday 13 October 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
‘The victim continues to require physical and cognitive assistance’
Thursday 12 October 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, Health, National
Legislation supporting availability of medicinal cannabis in the Cooks Islands will be tabled in Parliament.
Wednesday 11 October 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National, Tourism
‘What will make the biggest difference is when frequency will be able to be increased’ Cooks tourism operators have welcomed sale airfares between Rarotonga and Honolulu but are still calling for an increase in flights.
Tuesday 10 October 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Australia, Economy, National, Regional
Cook Islanders holding Australian passport are being called on to vote today in a controversial referendum which seeks to recognise the First Peoples of Australia.
Tuesday 10 October 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
Cook Islands Police are struggling to get a breakdown of the costs of large scale investigations such as Operation Tuvake.
Tuesday 10 October 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A man facing a charge of threatening to kill will face a day in court despite not making an appearance, as it was assumed the charge against him would be dropped.
Monday 9 October 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
Court briefs - October 9
Monday 9 October 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in National
Teething problems are persisting as Cook Islands Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration gets to grips with its new application processes.
Saturday 7 October 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National
A reckless and drink driving case involving a New Zealand High Commission employee which has dragged on for nearly two years, took another dramatic turn in court on Friday.
Saturday 7 October 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
Rarotonga’s Ministry of Justice building is still plagued with leaks, despite extensive renovations, including the installation of a passenger lift.
Friday 6 October 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A woman facing eight charges of theft as a servant has indicated she will enter guilty pleas.
Friday 6 October 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A tourism operator facing a charge of wilful trespass, and undergoing ongoing assessment with Te Marae Ora in relation to the charge, has been given permission by the court to travel overseas.
Friday 6 October 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
Two women have appeared in court before Justice of the Peace Nadine Newnham on assault charges connected to an alleged incident in Nikao.
Friday 6 October 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
The prosecution of a teenager involved in three burglaries on Rarotonga has been described as “too messy” by a Justice of the Peace following half a day of deliberation.
Thursday 5 October 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A Justice of the Peace has threatened he will dismiss charges against a man, of common assault and assaulting a female, if the matter is adjourned again.
Tuesday 3 October 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
A retired Cook Islands man believes there’s been a bureaucratic bungle as he is trying to access his New Zealand Superannuation and get it backdated to when he says he was first entitled to it.
Tuesday 3 October 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
A multi-storied building, with a floor area of more than 1000 square metres to house an emergency operations centre and a number of core functions at the Office of the Prime Minister, has been proposed.