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Man found guilty of rape, burglary
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Tenants face water bill burden
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5 October 2024
Tourism contribution set to surpass half-billion dollar mark
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Parliament Clerk sparks outrage over deep sea mining statement
23 September 2024
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Taxpayers foot $659,000 bill for MPs travel and allowance
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Corruption report exposes ‘bribe and sexual favours’
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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.
Progress on Penrhyn cyclone shelters
Construction work is continuing on two cyclone shelters for the Northern Group island of Tongareva.
Suspect to appear in court on Thursday
A man who is alleged to have stolen a pig days before the Woo’s Store armed robbery matter will appear in Court this week.
Solely focused on school work
Senior student retention rates have resulted in Tereora College having to cap year 9 to 11 numbers to ease pressure on resources and make sure the focus is and remains on learning.
Clerk role challenged
The Opposition is challenging why the job description for a top government job has been significantly changed in its re-advertisement.
A new leg for dancing
In March 2020, Louisa Maea from the island of Manihiki had her right leg amputated below the knee. She shares her journey of losing her leg and the appreciation she has for the invaluable support from Te Vaerua, the service manager Maine Beniamina and physiotherapist Pare Tangata - whom she now calls her “sisters”.
A bond like no other
If there is one silver lining that has come out of the Covid-19 pandemic, it is that the relationship between Cook Islands and New Zealand is stronger than ever. That was evident and acknowledged at this year’s Waitangi Day gathering at Ngatipa hosted by New Zealand High Commissioner to Cook Islands, Tui Dewes.
Giving back to the community
Not wanting to waste medicinal “akari pi” plants, Pamela Taea has given away her plants to the community.
Waiting patiently for border to open
Cate Walker, who started the campaign to restore the Nikao Cemetery in Panama - the last resting place of many Cook Islands soldiers from World War One - is hoping that borders will be open soon.
‘Do the work, get the rewards’
To date, 35 Cook Islanders have been recruited and sent to Invercargill in New Zealand to take on freezing works roles, while another 40 people will leave next month to take up fruit picking and packing roles in Tauranga.
Alleged fourth offender in shop robbery granted bail
Justice of the Peace John Whitta granted bail to alleged fourth offender of the Woo’s Store armed robbery, on strict conditions.
Forum chair’s unwavering support for Henry Puna
Henry Puna is expected to take up the Pacific Islands Forum’s Secretary General position in April this year.
Opposition party calls for review of ‘ageist’ driver’s licencing process
An appeal has been made to the government to allow commonsense to prevail and get rid of the strict driver’s licence criteria that now applies to those aged sixty and over that’s already proving highly unpopular.
A dream come true for Boaza
Makitua Boaza (nee Toka) is the new Maori coordinator for Te Kopapa Reo Maori, the Maori Language Commission of the Cook Islands.
Manihiki schools combine
Manihiki’s Tukao School has become the satellite school of Tauhunu School and will now operate under the management and leadership of principal Anna Rauru.
Wonderful wetlands
Flooding like the recent severe episodes in Avatiu were far less frequent or severe back in the days when the wetlands were intact, writes Te Ipukarea Society.
New Zealand affirms further health support
Officials from Cook Islands and New Zealand held more technical and detailed discussions relating to the two-way quarantine free travel, Covid-19 vaccine and further support to strengthen the local health system.
Pukapuka lays out red carpet for PM Brown
Having arrived in Pukapuka on Tuesday morning, Prime Minister Mark Brown and his accompanying government delegation are now in the final stages of their mission to the northern group this week.
St Joseph’s prefects ‘energised and ready’
St Joseph’s Primary School prefects were invested yesterday at a special church service held at the St Joseph’s Catholic Cathedral.
Laws to keep litterers away
With plans to establish the Nikao Social Centre area as a park, laws and regulations aligning with the National Environment Services will soon be implemented.
Watching out for one another
With an increase in burglaries and incidences where offenders have entered properties and taken money and other valuables while the occupants are in the house, police say community groups like Neighbourhood Watch are vital.
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