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Man found guilty of rape, burglary
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8 October 2024
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National
Two men to face Court over Boxing Day incident in Parengaru
A second man will appear at the Criminal Court in Avarua today, as a party to the offence of wilfully damaging a property in Parengaru on Boxing Day.
Ngatoko takes helm as chief of staff for Prime Minister
A new chief of staff to the Office of the Prime Minister has been appointed to lead the team in advancing key national initiatives, including the National Sustainable Development Agenda.
In brief: Court news
A man charged with careless driving has avoided a conviction after paying $4500 reparation.
‘We should anticipate widespread infection’
Government plans to keep the international border open and anticipate Omicron’s arrival as New Zealand ramps up preparation to tackle potentially thousands of cases of the latest Covid-19 variant in the community.
Fundraiser to help tsunami-hit Tonga
A radiothon will be held today in Rarotonga to support tsunami-hit Tonga amid water and food shortage.
Unvaxed returns negative tests
Close to 30 unvaccinated individuals have arrived into the country since the border reopening on Thursday last week.
Australian High Commissioner returns to Raro
Australian High Commissioner to the Cook Islands Dr Christopher Watkins and his partner Dr Penelope Witt have returned to Rarotonga after three months.
Unfavourable weather set to continue
Cook Islands continues to be pounded by strong gale force winds, rough seas and intense rainfall as a new tropical disturbance has made its way here.
Rapid Antigen Tests to cost $10 from Monday
Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health has set the rate for the Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) for local residents and visitors heading to the Pa Enua from Monday, January 24.
Juggling act as authorities refute obstruction claims
Authorities have refuted claims the partner of an Arorangi Prison inmate is being obstructed in her attempts to see him, following her public calls for help.
Barber offers free haircuts for elderly and persons with disability
When the Covid-19 related restrictions and new health safety rules started, Rarotonga barber William Atunaisa Nuku Wade felt he had to do something, anything to give back to the community, “especially for the vulnerable”.
‘Leave my mangoes alone’
Some local residents have taken exception to random strangers picking their fruit and flowers, saying it doesn’t hurt to ask before helping yourself to other people’s property.
No tsunami alert raises concern
Grave concerns have been raised by members of the community as to why there was no tsunami alert on Friday, January 14, following a volcanic eruption in Tonga.
Face masks now compulsory at Punanga Nui Market
Everyone must now wear a mask when visiting the Punanga Nui Market, says manager William Taripo.
Aitutaki ‘anxious’ as Kiwi visitors arrive
There is anxiety on Aitutaki amid Covid-19 variants as tourists converge on the island for the first time in five months.
‘I’m not allowed to visit him’
The partner of an Arorangi Prison inmate who is understood to be in serious medical condition says she has been obstructed in her attempts to see him following her public calls for help.
Prayers and hope for loved ones in Tonga
Cook Islanders who are in the dark about their families and friends in the tsunami-hit Tonga are praying and hoping they are safe.
Second overseas bank reduces interest rates
Two of the three main home mortgage lenders have taken steps to ease financial burden, but questions remain as to when the third - a government owned institution - will take advice from the Economic Recovery Roadmap (ERR) and also lower interest rates.
Takuva’ine Valley Water Catchment signage installed
To start off 2022 on a positive note for the environment and to raise awareness on a very special place on Rarotonga, the Takuva’ine Water Catchment Committee have installed new signage at the base of the track and replaced an old broken “STOP” sign further up leading to the traditional taro terraces and ‘ūtū planting area in the valley.
New Chinese ambassador promotes ‘mutual affinity and understanding’
China’s new ambassador to the Cook Islands arrived in Wellington, New Zealand this month.
Port closed as ‘rough weather to continue’
Strong winds and high seas are set to persist this week forcing authorities to close Rarotonga’s port to vessels at least until Sunday.
Skipper stops in to restock as conditions uncertain
Monday brought a brief respite for Lady Moana skipper Sefanaia Tuwai and his crew of seven, who were allowed to dock at Avatiu port to restock essential supplies.
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