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Police seek public cooperation for festive security
Cook Islands Police are launching a community policing initiative with volunteer support from each vaka in Rarotonga to enhance safety and security during the festive season.
Families navigate inflation, businesses stock up for festive season
As Christmas approaches, local families and businesses in Rarotonga are feeling the seasonal buzz. While the island’s shops are busy preparing for the influx of shoppers, families are making sure they have everything needed for the festive season.
Proposed law on tainted cryptocurrency ‘terrible’ for human rights, says expert
A Cook Islands cryptocurrency expert is critical of a proposed law targeting tainted cryptocurrency, arguing it undermines human rights and doesn’t address the real channels of money laundering.
Free excavator service for Rarotonga residents, promises Minister Angene
Member of Parliament for Tupapa-Maraerenga, George “Maggie” Angene has procured a digger for the people of Rarotonga.
Court briefs
A woman who was convicted of common assault has received a suspended six-month sentence.
‘Shocked and scared’: Family feels violated after motorbike stolen from garage
A spate of motorcycle thefts in Rarotonga has left a Nikao family “shocked and scared” after their bike was stolen from their home.
Blooming for mums this Mother’s Day
The hardworking and dedicated team at Island Craft Ltd are powering through one of their busiest times of year.
Setting sail for the future
Vaka Marumaru Atua voyage to the Festival of Pacific Arts in Hawaii aims to revive traditional navigation techniques and celebrate cultural heritage, with a young crew mentored by experienced navigators.
Court briefs
A number of court matters were presided over by Justice of the Peace Vania Kenning at the Criminal Court in Avarua on Thursday.
Cook Islands vape ban threatens livelihoods, says business owner
A small business supplier of imitation tobacco products including vape is calling on Te Marae Ora Ministry for Health to consider reviewing the Tobacco Products Control Amendment Bill 2024.
High hopes for chronic patients
The law legalising medicinal cannabis is set to come into effect this month, requiring patients to have prescriptions and drugs to be imported from New Zealand or Australia.
Pukapuka’s Niua School celebrates 60th anniversary
On the isolated and tranquil paradise of Pukapuka, the community came together to celebrate a milestone – the 60th anniversary of Niua School, the island’s only school, which has provided education to generations of students.
Man jailed for stabbing ‘off duty’ police officer
A man who stabbed a police officer and assaulted a tourist in Avarua, Rarotonga, in May last year has been sentenced to one year and two months in jail.
Man recently sentenced for assault faces new charges, remanded
A man who was recently sentenced for assaulting a female has been charged and remanded in custody for a similar offence.
Proposed vaping ban: $1 million fine for businesses breaching ban
A proposed ban on all imitation tobacco products, including vape/e-cigarettes, is included in the Tobacco Products Control Amendment Bill 2024 which will be tabled in Parliament this month.
Airline celebrates 30 years of supporting Rarotonga Triathlon
Air New Zealand’s longstanding sponsorship for the Rarotonga International Triathlon “is testament to the airline’s commitment to the tourism industry”.
NZDF helps Cook Islands agencies support vulnerable youth
Members of the New Zealand Defence Force’s (NZDF) Youth Development Unit (YDU) have returned back from a rewarding deployment aimed at helping the Cook Islands Police and Prison and Probation Services support vulnerable Pasifika youth.
US sanctions Cook Islands-flagged ships aiding Iranian drone shipment to Russia
Three Cook Islands-flagged vessels have been sanctioned by the United States for their involvement in the shipment of Iranian unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to Russia’s war in Ukraine.
Man sentenced to probation for kicking pregnant niece
A court matter that had been ongoing since 2021 involving a man kicking his pregnant niece in the stomach came to an end yesterday after the defendant was sentenced to 22 months of probation.
Inmate pleads not guilty to assault at prison
An inmate accused of assaulting a fellow inmate at the Arorangi Corrective Services facility with intent to injure has pleaded not guilty.
Telco company launches money transfer service to Fiji
The launch of Vodafone Cook Islands’ E-Moni transfer service has been welcomed by many who frequently send money to Fiji.
‘There’s fish out there biting’: Rarotonga fishermen hook bumper catches
In the past few weeks, Rarotonga fishermen have been pleased to be returning to shore with decent-sized catches.
