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Sentencing date looms for Aitutaki cannabis accused
Saturday 29 October 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime
Those facing a raft of charges following the bust of a commercial sized cannabis operation on Aitutaki have been told to prepare for the possibility of jail.
Airline downgrades customer to accommodate staff
Saturday 29 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Features, Tourism
Air New Zealand has apologised after a customer was downgraded to make room for staff.
A passion for firefighting
Saturday 29 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local
Puaikura Volunteer Fire Brigade celebrated 20-years last Saturday and gave out awards to its crew, journalist Caleb Fotheringham speaks to some of the volunteers.
Gelling leaves Cook Islands camp early to return home
Friday 28 October 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in League, Sports
Cook Islands head coach Tony Iro has confirmed that Anthony Gelling has played his final game of the World Cup tournament and will return home to New Zealand.
Zimbabwe produce stunning upset
Friday 28 October 2022 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports
The upsets keep coming thick and fast at the T20 World Cup in Australia with Zimbabwe winning a nail biter against Pakistan in Perth. In Sydney though it was business as usual with South Africa crushing Bangladesh and India cruising past Netherlands. Cricket analyst Rahul Patil looks back at all the action from Australia.
Trust formed to eradicate pests on uninhabited atoll of Manuae
Friday 28 October 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Environment, National, Outer Islands
A new charitable trust with the ambition of turning the uninhabited atoll of Manuae into a pest-free sanctuary has just been established.
Warrants presented at Are Ariki Assembly
Friday 28 October 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, Local, National
The 51st Are Ariki (House of Ariki) Assembly opened with the recognition of official warrants which were presented by the King’s Representative Sir Tom Marsters to three Ariki on Monday.
Culture head’s drink driving case adjourned
Friday 28 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National
The drink driving matter of the secretary of Ministry of Cultural Development has been adjourned for December but his lawyer told the court a guilty plea is likely.
Tourist due in court following alcohol fuelled incident
Friday 28 October 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
A tourist accused of damaging holiday accommodation on Rarotonga while under the influence of alcohol has a date in court today.
New patrol boat takes part in first regional co-operation exercises
Friday 28 October 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in National, Outer Islands
New Cook Islands patrol boat Te Kukupa II has been on the high seas conducting regional co-operation exercises.
Cook Islands welcomes Korea’s climate change commitment
Friday 28 October 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National
Korea and Pacific Islands Foreign Ministers affirmed the importance of utilising existing regional mechanisms, including the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) and Council of Regional Organisations of the Pacific, for cooperation and partnership.
Cook Islands Seabed Minerals Authority ‘concerned’ with New Zealand’s call for deep sea mining ban
Friday 28 October 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Environment, National
Cook Islands Seabed Minerals Authority (SBMA) will not back New Zealand’s call for conditional moratorium on deep sea mining in international waters.
Rape accused to be sentenced
Thursday 27 October 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, Crime
A Mangaia man has pleaded guilty to numerous sexual offences and will be sentenced next month.
LETTER: A memorable birthday for all the wrong reasons
Thursday 27 October 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, Yesterday, October 22, was my birthday, it was also the day my brother would return from Rarotonga to Auckland on Air New Zealand 945 with a Premium Economy seat that I booked and paid for (no awards points used, just good old hard cash) back in August, one of the last two seats available for this grade of service. I treated him to a Business class ride up here but I was unable to purchase a return Business Class seat because they were ALL SOLD OUT BACK IN AUGUST.
Yellow Bellies play Mongoose
Thursday 27 October 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
The 53 strong Yellow Bellies golden oldies rugby team from Hamilton, New Zealand are visiting Rarotonga for the third time.
Feeling blessed
Thursday 27 October 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
At the graceful age of 86, Marii Parekura Kaina Ripata affirmed her Christian belief and received Confirmation - a Sacrament in the Catholic Church, on Sunday.
Nikao and Matavera meet for a second time
Thursday 27 October 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Going into another round of football, the first mid-week match will be Nikao Sokattak and Matavera, with Nikao hosting.
Pensioner to serve probation for drunk driving
Thursday 27 October 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, Crime, National
A pensioner will serve more than a year’s probation for crashing a rental car into a power pole.
‘Shaking their heads’: Bunker blunder stuns World Cup as ugly tackle ignites fiery clash
Thursday 27 October 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Papua New Guinea came away with a 32-16 win against the Cook Islands in a league game that included a pair of sin bins and a controversial try.
Vaka Waa’Qab in Mangaia for cultural study
Thursday 27 October 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
Vaka Okeanos Waa’Qab departed for the island of Mangaia on Tuesday morning with a team from Macquarie University, Australia.
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