Wednesday 3 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Weather
Former senior meteorological observer Maara Vaiimene has been appointed the new director of the Cook Islands Meteorological Service. Vaiimene commenced the top role on March 25.
Wednesday 3 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
Justice of the Peace Tangi Taoro sentenced a man to four months imprisonment for nine counts of assaulting a woman.
Wednesday 3 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
Tamatoa Tetupuorongo Ariki Albert Henry Nicholas who is facing charges of common assault and intent to injure has pleaded guilty.
Wednesday 3 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, Local, National, Outer Islands, Weather
Residents of Penrhyn island are investigating the cause of a large die-off of milkfish in a local fish pond, suspecting it is related to recent extreme heat and low oxygen levels in the water.
Tuesday 2 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Sports, Tennis
As a pathway to increasing the interest of tennis among the younger generation, Tennis Cook Islands, through the support of ANZ Bank, has been hosting school programmes for primary school students in Rarotonga.
Tuesday 2 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Weather
Cook Islands Meteorological Service staff were part of a successful climate information workshop held a week ago.
Tuesday 2 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A woman appearing through an audio-visual link from Manihiki has been given time to find a lawyer. Ngatamaine Pupuke appeared before Justice of the Peace Nadine Newnham for four counts of theft as a servant.
Saturday 30 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in League, Sports
The Cook Islands Touch Association’s open competition final fixtures are complete, with GAT ready to defend their men’s title.
Saturday 30 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Church Talk, Features, Local, National
Catholics in Rarotonga observed Good Friday yesterday by praying the Stations of the Cross, mourning the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
Saturday 30 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, Features, Go Local, National
A resort in Aitutaki is actively engaged in a coral planting initiative to restore and preserve the health of their lagoon’s marine ecosystem.
Thursday 28 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A repeat offender received a 12-month probation sentence with community service for stealing lemons and failing to report to the police station.
Thursday 28 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Parliament
Cook Islands Parliament hosted a one-day training for government agencies boosting their knowledge on how they can produce high-quality Cabinet submissions.
Thursday 28 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National, Technology
Cook Islands police are investigating complaints of cyberbullying targeting teenagers and are seeking legal advice as their laws don’t explicitly address cyberbullying.
Wednesday 27 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby
Three finalists have been confirmed for next week’s Cook Islands Touch Association Open Competition showdown.
Wednesday 27 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
Well-known to the court for his previous conviction, Justice of the Peace John Whitta said he would not consider Travel Tuaputa’s previous record as it was not similar to the current offence.
Wednesday 27 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
Crown Law has suggested a diversion could be confirmed by April 30 for Alberio Lazaro and Aaron Junior William, who are currently facing charges of fighting in a public place.
Wednesday 27 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Business, Crime, National
A Muri-based water sports tourism business was shocked to discover their jet skis were vandalised over the weekend, forcing them to cancel tours. Police are investigating the matter.
Tuesday 26 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Athletics, Sports
Athletics Cook Islands will have two athletes participating in the World Athletics Cross Country Championship in Belgrade, Serbia, Europe this weekend.
Tuesday 26 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, Local, National, Outer Islands
The Atiu branch of Kōrero o te ‘Ōrau’s ‘Ātui’anga ki te Tango (AKTT) programme has already begun the year activating their community and assisting around the island whenever and wherever they can.
Tuesday 26 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
Cook Islands Police is investigating an alleged break-in at the University of the South Pacific Cook Islands campus yesterday.