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Cops urge motorists to make the change

Tuesday 30 January 2024 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National

Last year ended with December recording the highest number of monthly road incidents on Rarotonga, including a fatal in Aitutaki, for 2023, and cops say they are ‘under-resourced and under-staffed’ in being able to tackle the figures.

Assault accused fails bid for bail

Tuesday 30 January 2024 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National

A man charged with multiple assaults on a female has failed in his bid to be released from custody.

JCPC delay frustrates Police as backlog of cases piles up

Tuesday 30 January 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Crime, Local, National

Police seek swifter activation of the Juvenile Crime Prevention Committee to address a backlog of cases, including a burglary involving a 13-year-old suspect. Losirene Lacanivalu reports.

From 5000 to 3.2 million: Celebrating Rarotonga International Airport’s golden voyage

Tuesday 30 January 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Memory Lane, Weekend

Thousands attended the 50th anniversary celebrations of the Rarotonga International Airport yesterday morning, the festivities starting with a refreshing shower of rain that blessed the opening formalities.

Kata: Consumer Price Index

Monday 29 January 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Cricket Association looks at more team development

Monday 29 January 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Cricket, Sports

Cook Islands Cricket Association (CICA) is developing a New Zealand based training programme for their players, to work in conjunction with their local programme.

“What is our responsibility to the people of Kūki ‘Airani? Our tuakana”

Monday 29 January 2024 | Written by Candice Luke | Published in Features, In Depth, Weekend

Debbie Ngarewa-Packer is the wahine co-leader of Te Pāti Māori, a political party in Aotearoa. Descending from Ngāti Ruanui, Ngāruahine and Ngā Rauru, she is a grassroots activist and environmental campaigner with a lifetime of fighting for indigenous rights. Candice Luke reports.

Ruta Mave: Looking on the bright side

Monday 29 January 2024 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion

After four years of writing a weekly opinion column there comes a time that you wonder what can be written that is different. For inspiration I looked at what I had written this time last year and not surprisingly, I found the same problems by the same people in the news, corruption and lack of health have not changed.

Golden memories of Rarotonga International Airport

Monday 29 January 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Memory Lane, Weekend

At 5am this morning the tangi kaara of the drums around the island will signal the start of the 50th Anniversary of the opening of the Rarotonga Airport which starts 8.30am.

Brown prepares for busy 2024

Monday 29 January 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, Local, National

With parliament’s first sitting set to start on February 19, government is planning to work full on once February commences with the supplementary budget.

Chamber of Commerce steps in with immigration concerns

Monday 29 January 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, Local, National

Cook Islands Chamber of Commerce says it is working behind the scenes to get immigration concerns addressed.

Reported burglaries on the decrease

Monday 29 January 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Crime, National

Despite the extent of publicity generated by incidents of burglary and theft on Rarotonga, these crimes have actually been trending lower than previous years, according to Police statistics.

Recidivist offender fails in bid for freedom

Monday 29 January 2024 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National

A man with a lengthy list of alcohol related offending has pleaded for his freedom without success.

Covid-19 test kits made available

Monday 29 January 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National

As of January 22, Te Marae Ora (TMO) Ministry of Health reported eight Covid-19 cases.

Assault accused granted name suppression

Monday 29 January 2024 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National

A man charged with common assault has been given interim name suppression following his first appearance in court.

Cafe revived, Italian-style pizzeria opened by two Cook Islands chefs

Monday 29 January 2024 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Features, Food, Go Local

Two Cook Islands cooks have teamed up to revive and expand a Rarotonga café by transforming it into a traditional Italian pizzeria at night.

Feeling the pinch at the checkout

Monday 29 January 2024 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National

Food and non-alcoholic beverages have weighed heavily in pushing up annual inflation.

50 years of connecting the nation

Saturday 27 January 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Memory Lane, Weekend

Anticipation builds as the Rarotonga International Airport prepares to mark its 50 years of excellence on Monday, January 29, celebrating its Golden Jubilee.

Landmark tour for Cook Islands Cricket

Saturday 27 January 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Cricket, Sports

The Cook Islands Cricket national teams have recently completed a historic New Zealand tour with a series of programmes, says association president Grant Walker.

Building Rarotonga’s runway: A land surveyor’s journey

Saturday 27 January 2024 | Written by Candice Luke | Published in Features, Memory Lane, Weekend

Eighty-four-year-old Oliver Peyroux is an esteemed land surveyor with a myriad of local and international projects under his belt, including every airport in the Cook Islands. Candice Luke reports.