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Man found guilty of rape, burglary
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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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Corruption report exposes ‘bribe and sexual favours’
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National
A gust of laughter: Cook Islands Met Service uses humour to brighten up forecasts
The Cook Islands Meteorological Service has been adding a dash of humour to its weather updates on Facebook, and the strategy is paying off.
Cool waters and fast movement cause ex-TC Pita to weaken, says Vaiimene
As the Cook Islands weathered what was initially anticipated to be a more severe storm, Tropical Cyclone Pita, formerly a Category 1 storm, unexpectedly downgraded and spared the islands from major impacts.
Sex education for young inmates
Young inmates who were part of a sex education programme with the Cook Islands Family Welfare Association (CIFWA) Youth peer Educators completed their training yesterday.
Police defraud case adjourned to 2021
The four former Cook Islands Police staff who are charged with financial misconduct have their matter adjourned to February next year.
Bail variations to be confirmed today
Submissions will be made to the High Court this morning to determine whether French national and Cook Islands businessman Yves Tchan Pan will be allowed to travel to his home country, Tahiti.
Opportunity for ‘flying’ Fijians
A window of opportunity has finally opened for Fijians in Rarotonga who are wanting to return home, says Roana Silatolu.
Huge drop in crashes but driver behaviour remains unchanged
The Covid-19 pandemic is being credited with a significant decrease in the number of motor vehicle crashes this year compared to the same time in 2019, but police are urging drivers to be sensible.
Third time’s a charm
After two unclaimed winners, the CookSafe finally has a winner for its Tag In competition.
Lights, camera, action!
A group of passionate film and television experts has established the Cook Islands Film, Television and Video Industry Council to set up the country as a hot movie location.
Tourism to pay tribute to former leader
The Air New Zealand Cook Islands Tourism Awards next week will pay tribute to former Tourism Industry Council president, the late Sue Fletcher-Vea.
Cook Islands Law Society under new leadership
Cook Islands Law Society’s newly-appointed president Marie Francis is looking forward to working with fellow society members and the Cook Islands community.
Cook Islander caught in Noumea chaos
A Cook Islander, her husband and their children are caught up in rising unrest in New Caledonia's capital as protest action against the planned sale of Vale nickel plant continues.
Caught by a snap and sentenced
Selfie-incriminating: An ex-convict was caught after leaving mobile phone at scene of attempted burglary – with a picture of himself as his screensaver.
Internet migration disrupts TV service
The customers of Vodafone Cook Islands’ owned and managed Moana TV will be experiencing continued disruptions to service with “poor picture quality and freezing on most of the international channels”.
Target set for lowest annual break-ins
Despite an increase in the number of reported burglaries last month, police are on target to record the lowest annual number of break-ins in more than five years.
Taking the plunge! Local photographer gets international recognition
A photograph taken by a local photographer has been recognised in the International Wedding Photographer of the Year Awards.
Sex offender’s work release halted
Corrective Services Minister George (Maggie) Angene will meet with his senior officials today to discuss the controversial work release privilege granted to a convicted child sex offender.
‘Learn hard, don’t play around’
Tara Mitchell, Apii Avarua’s Dux of the Year recipient, has attended the school since she was a toddler in the Early Childhood Education (ECE) classes.
Two HIV cases living in Cooks
Chlamydia continues to be the most common sexually transmitted infection in Cook Islands followed by gonorrhoea and syphilis.
Maiata Forsyth claims Apii Nikao’s dux award
Maiata Forsyth was awarded Apii Nikao’s Dux of the Year 2020 at the school’s prize giving ceremony on Friday last week.
Santa Claus is coming to town
Santa and his elf, Christmas carols and cartoon characters will share festive cheer through town in the Tropical Christmas parade, starting at 4pm tomorrow.
Police start advocacy work
As part of the Cook Islands Police Crime Prevention advocacy work, a team met with the Cook Islands Fijian executive members this week to discuss ways to prevent the increase in vehicle crashes and domestic violence.
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