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Prime Minister defends $659,000 MPs travel bill
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National
Youngsters learn from the best at Junior Rugby League Clinic
More than 100 children gathered at the National Stadium in Nikao yesterday to learn from the best of Cook Islands Rugby League international stars as part of the Cook Islands Athletic Development Junior Rugby League Clinic.
Tropical Cyclone Pita downgraded to a low pressure, strong winds and heavy rain continue
Cook Islands Meteorological Service has confirmed this morning that Tropical Cyclone Pita has now been downgraded to a low pressure.
Accused denied festive booze as strict bail conditions continue
A man facing intent to injure charges has asked the courts if he can consume alcohol over the festive season despite bail conditions stipulating he can’t.
Current discharge system ‘not sustainable’ - report
A report into the discharge of sludge into the Avana and Turangi streams says the current situation is “not sustainable”.
School receives refurbished computers
Saint Joseph’s Primary School is hoping to enhance its students’ digital capacity through a timely donation from a Rarotonga-based bank.
Justice Keane appointed Cook Islands’ new Chief Justice
Ministry of Justice has appointed a new head of Cook Islands judiciary to replace the retiring Chief Justice Sir Hugh Williams KNZM, KC.
Thrills and spills at Atiu fishing comp
There were plenty of thrills and spills at Atiu Fishing Club’s inaugural five-day ocean fishing competition which saw 11 boats competing.
Ambassador returns to ‘contact sport’ of diplomacy in the Cook Islands
The European Union’s ambassador to the Pacific says even small nations such as the Cook Islands have a role to play in world diplomacy. Sujiro Seam is in the Cook Islands this week to present his letters of credence to the King’s Representative Sir Tom Marsters.
Domestic violence case: ‘No one deserves to be treated like that’
A Justice of the Peace has told a man while sentencing him for assaulting his partner that domestic violence is ignored by some and excused by others in the community.
Court told drink driving and careless use increasing on Raro
A man who drove when nearly four times over the legal limit, and then crashed, has left the victim unable to continue playing contact sport.
Art work brightens up Apii Mauke
Apii Mauke is looking bolder and brighter thanks to the 55 students who completed their art curriculum for Term 4, designing and painting murals, fabric and crafts.
‘I hope it is your last appearance for assault on a woman’: Domestic violence ‘not tolerated like it used to be’
A Justice of the Peace has agreed with a defence lawyer in warning a man sentenced for assaulting his partner that he will go to jail if appears before the court again on domestic violence related charges.
Homosexual Law reform remains in limbo
Changes to the Crimes Act which will remove homosexuality as an offence will now not to be able to take place until March next year.
Atuanga Rakei to inspire designers
Cook Islands mu'umu'u and cultural costume designers have expressed their creativity and passion wowing the audience with their exhibits at the Atuanga Rakei competition in Aotearoa New Zealand.
PET TALK: We want to serve the Pa Enua
Te Are Manu is the only vet clinic in the Cook Islands. And we want to serve the community of the Cook Islands, not just Rarotonga. We hope to be able to visit as many of the Pa Enua as we are able at regular intervals, writes Te Are Manu Veterinary Clinic services vet Dr Michael Baer.
Careless driving victim left with ‘long list’ of issues
A motorist charged with careless driving causing bodily injury has been told his actions have left the victim with a long list of physical, emotional and mental issues.
Anti-Corruption Strategy to be presented early next year.
A multi-department strategy planning to tackle corruption in the Cook Islands will be presented to Cabinet early next year.
Two and half years’ loss of licence for drink driving incident which ended in serious injuries
A drink driving woman crashed into a family of five tourists leaving two of them, a mother and daughter, with serious injuries.
Rain provides slight relief to Rarotonga’s depleted intakes
The recent rainfall in Rarotonga should provide a slight respite for the island’s depleted catchment intakes, but more rain will be needed to get them back to full health.
Cook Islands people need to value their language: Turua
Secretary of Cultural Development Anthony Turua said if one did not know their Cook Islands language, then they are not a Cook Islander.
Historic Tuna management procedure adopted
A management procedure was adopted at the 19th Regular Session of the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission in Da Nang, Vietnam over the weekend but one NGO says it’s “disheartening” the agreement is non-binding.
Being prepared for future emergencies: Govt supports refurbishment of community halls
Cook Islands Government is scoping and partly funding refurbishment of community halls on Rarotonga so when there is a cyclone or emergency, there will be suitable centres or facilities available to accommodate the wider community.
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