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Man found guilty of rape, burglary
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Tourism contribution set to surpass half-billion dollar mark
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Prime Minister defends $659,000 MPs travel bill
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Taxpayers foot $659,000 bill for MPs travel and allowance
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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.
Veteran muso honoured in book of iconic NZ albums
New Zealand’s popular music performer, director and arranger Garth Young, who spent much of his career serenading Rarotonga with his piano music, has had a book of iconic New Zealand albums of the 1950s to 80s dedicated to him.
Airline enjoys festive boost
Air Rarotonga have had a booming busy festive season with Aitutaki proving to be a popular holiday destination for Rarotonga locals who have made the most of local deals before the borders open to tourists on Thursday next week.
Ministry of Health to issue free vax certificates
From Monday January 10, Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health will be issuing free vaccination certificates at the National Auditorium in Tupapa.
Cook Islander of the Year gives humble thanks
The winner of the inaugural Cook Islands News’ Cook Islander of the Year has been crowned.
Public health measures ‘Ambiguous and unclear’
A leading retailer has taken exception to new public health measures restricting the movement of people.
Mandatory testing could derail tourist holidays
The Cook Island government’s requirement for mandatory Covid-19 Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) tests for tourists when it fully opens the borders to the outer islands will turn holidaymakers away from the Pa Enua and possibly the Cook Islands, according to industry groups.
In brief: Court news
A man has spent six days in custody over the New Year break for contempt of court.
Govt announces new health measures
New public health measures restricting the movement of people will come into effect on Thursday, January 13, when the country’s border reopens to Kiwi visitors.
Training on how to perform Covid-19 tests underway
Tourism operators, private and public service sectors have started training on how to perform Rapid Antigen Tests (R.A.T) for Covid-19, in preparation for the opening of the borders next week on January 13.
Cook Islands 'Samson squad' win Best Pacific Artist Award 2021
Cook Islands singing sensations the ‘Samson Squad’ capped off their 2021 with a major award at the Pacific Music Awards 2021 held a month ago in New Zealand.
In brief: Court news
A man who got into a verbal altercation with an off-duty police officer has been convicted and fined.
Reduced health clinics when border reopens
In preparation for the reopening of the border next week Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health have released a series of new rules, regulations, and information to keep the public informed of the health measures and general public guidelines designed to keep the community safe.
Survey planned to gauge number of dyslexic kids
After a humble start in 2021, the Cook Islands Dyslexia Society Incorporated plans to take giant strides in a bid to raise awareness by coming out with a survey which aims to see just how many dyslexic children live in the Cook Islands.
Assault on female charge withdrawn
A Justice of the Peace who sought clarification on assault on female cases following appearances by two defendants in the Criminal Court in Avarua in December, presented his findings last week.
Police seize illegally ‘modified’ firearm
A man is in custody following the seizure of an illegal firearm at the scene of a domestic dispute on Rarotonga.
Siblings seek splash as summer conditions prevail
Siblings Jaceleine (14) and Leo (11) Pukerua were among those seeking comfort in the waters at Avarua as summer conditions made swimming favourable in Rarotonga on Wednesday.
Locals living overseas share Covid concerns
Cook Islanders residing overseas are continuing to face frustrating and unsettling times as Covid-19 continues to progress, with the number of the highly transmissible Omicron variant continuing to climb.
2022: A defining year
This year we’re not only reopen for business but seek to diversify our economy and the opportunities for our people by turning to the wealth of our ocean, writes Prime Minister Mark Brown.
Improving coordination of emergency services
To strengthen the National Institutional Arrangement for Disaster Risk Management (DRM) in the Cook Islands, a contract was awarded to and signed with lawyer Tai Nicholas’ consulting firm a week ago.
Time for transparent and accountable leadership
Kia Orana kotou katoatoa i teia mataiti ou, As the Leader of the Opposition I would like to share a few thoughts with you all.
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