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Nightclub brawler fined $3k for injuring security guard

Tuesday 26 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Crime, National

A man who was involved in a brawl at the Rehab Nightclub in November last year was ordered to pay a $2000 fine and $1000 in compensation to a security guard who was injured from the incident.


Water contamination in petrol affects vehicles on Rarotonga

Tuesday 26 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, Local, National

Six vehicles are being inspected for damage believed to have been caused by water contamination in petrol provided by a local supplier.

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Drunk driver convicted after crashing rental car into creek

Monday 25 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National

The 43-year-old driver, who drove a rental car off the Nikao seawall and into a creek, has been convicted and ordered to pay $9000 in reparations to the rental company.


Consultant ordered to pay over $9k after careless driving incident

Monday 25 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National

A consultant employed by Maritime Cook Islands was ordered to pay a $9309 restitution after being discharged for a driving-related matter.


Expat worker discharged without conviction after long delay

Monday 25 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National

A foreign worker, who was expected to be sentenced for a 2022 careless driving causing injury charge, has been discharged without conviction.


Temperature soars to 32.9°C as marine heatwave lingers

Monday 25 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Weather

Cook Islands is experiencing its warmest weather of the year due to a marine heatwave, but the forecast predicts a return to normal weather patterns next month.

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Former DPM and senior civil servants to serve prison time

Saturday 23 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National

Former Cook Islands deputy prime minister Robert Tapaitau and two former senior government officials, Ngatokorua Puna and his wife Diane Charlie-Puna, were taken to Arorangi Prison yesterday morning after receiving prison sentences.

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Ex-Deputy PM, civil servants jailed for public funds fraud

Friday 22 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Crime, National

The former deputy prime minister and two former senior civil servants have been handed prison sentences for fraudulently using $70,000 in public funds.


Guilty trio to be sentenced for $70k fraud

Friday 22 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National

The former deputy prime minister and two former senior civil servants will be sentenced today after being convicted of fraudulently using $70,000 in public funds.


$10 minimum wage urged to address high cost of living

Friday 22 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National

The panel reviewing the minimum wage has been asked to consider the living conditions of the most vulnerable, grassroots people when compiling their final recommendation for the new minimum wage rate.


May deadline for Bill to regulate smoking, vaping

Thursday 21 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National, Parliament

A new Public Health Bill granting Te Marae Ora (TMO) Ministry of Health the power to regulate smoking and vaping in the Cook Islands will be presented to Parliament in May.

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Residents concerned about high power bills despite explanation

Thursday 21 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National

A Rarotonga resident is calling for government intervention to improve power bill readings or introduce another provider to create competition.

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Warriors edge GAT in Touch thriller

Wednesday 20 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby

The 2024 Cook Islands Touch open men’s and women’s preliminary rounds of competition will conclude on Monday with top four teams heading into playoffs to be held on Easter Monday.


Driver found guilty of causing injury through careless driving

Wednesday 20 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National

The driver of a tourist bus that crashed in Rarotonga in late December, 2022 has been convicted for careless driving causing injury.


Wichman decides against petition

Wednesday 20 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Politics

The Cook Islands Party candidate has decided against filing a petition for the Penrhyn seat after earlier saying her team was reviewing the election process and roll following the by-election on Tuesday last week.

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Over 50 per cent of stolen motorbikes unrecovered, reveal Police

Tuesday 19 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National

Police are advising motorcycle owners to park their vehicles in plain view and do not leave keys in the vehicle or the ignition.


Bus driver on trial for crash injuring tourist in Rarotonga

Tuesday 19 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National

The driver accused of a bus crash that occurred in Rarotonga in late December of 2022 is being tried by a judge and jury at the High Court in Avarua.


$12k reportedly spent on expat economist’s pet relocation

Tuesday 19 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National

Ministry of Finance and Economic Management (MFEM) has reportedly spent $12,000 on a senior expat executive’s pet dog.

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Tight battles and try-saving tackles

Monday 18 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby

There are two more games left for this third round of the 2024 Touch Rugby Competition before the teams’ progress to playoffs.


Cook Islands to seek rebate on New Zealand tyre levy

Monday 18 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National, Parliament

The Cook Islands government will approach New Zealand regarding a newly imposed tyre levy, seeking an exemption or rebate similar to VAT exemption on exports.


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