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Court briefs

Friday 19 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National

A matter involving the stealing of lemons has been adjourned again.

Petrol prices rise again, diesel drops

Friday 19 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, Local, National

Petrol prices have risen for the first time in several months in the Cook Islands, but diesel continues to drop.

Chickens ‘dropping dead’ raises concern

Friday 19 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, Local, National

Chickens are dropping dead on the island and investigation is underway to find the reason behind their sudden death.

PM Brown arrives in Japan for G7 Summit

Friday 19 May 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National

Prime Minister Mark Brown has a busy weekend ahead of him with bilateral talks lined up with several nations.

Kata: CI National security policy

Thursday 18 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Five Cook Islands players qualify for Pacific Ocean Junior Championship

Thursday 18 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Sports, Tennis

Five young enthusiastic Cook Islanders have qualified for the Pacific Oceania Junior Championships.

Youngsters ready for Rising Stars

Thursday 18 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Other Sports, Sports

Rarotonga schools are all set for the annual Rising Stars Championship which starts this Friday at the Arorangi Sports Complex.

Leading private company recognise and celebrate long serving staff

Thursday 18 May 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Weekend

Cook Islands Trading Corporation (CITC), the country’s second biggest employer (after government) with over 400 staff, recognised and celebrated the ‘Long Service Years’ of their employees earlier this month.

Letter: Our PM on the CNA TV channel

Thursday 18 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

I was watching the CNA channel on TV yesterday and they showed an interview with our PM Mark Brown.

Letter: Disparity in road conditions?

Thursday 18 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Being a tourist to this beautiful island nation, we couldn’t help but notice the difference in the maintenance of the road on the eastern compared to the western side.

Autism mums spend Mother’s Day sharing laughter, love and a few tears

Thursday 18 May 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Autism Cook Island mums celebrated Mother’s Day with a difference, spending a “fabulous afternoon” hosted by Sylvie Kirst at Creatuitive Gatherings – SoulCollage in Matavera on Sunday.

Cook Islands and Hawaii look to expand co-operation

Thursday 18 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National

Hawaii State Senator Dru Kanuha and his delegation arrived at the Rarotonga International Airport yesterday afternoon for a series of engagements with government, business, and resident Hawaiians in Rarotonga and Aitutaki.

Mental illness should not be the reason for going to prisons: Daniela-Wong

Thursday 18 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National

People affected with mental health issues will no longer be sent to Cook Islands Prison for treatment as long as they aren’t offenders, according to a leading clinical psychologist.

Calls to formally allow foreign workers to take up second job

Thursday 18 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National

Cook Islands hospitality businesses are calling on the Government to re-introduce the right for foreign workers to take up secondary employment in a bid to ‘reduce the appeal of seeking other employment in New Zealand or Australia’.

Matavera Cook Islands Christian Church prepares for 34th General Assembly

Thursday 18 May 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Go Local

The Matavera Ekalesia Church are preparing for the 34th Cook Islands Christian Church (CICC) General Assembly which will be held from July 9-16, 2023.

Pasifika were raided in the lead up to the historic Dawn Raids apology

Wednesday 17 May 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional

RNZ Pacific can reveal Immigration New Zealand (INZ) was conducting out of hours compliance visits to private residents otherwise known as 'dawn raids' while the government was preparing for the historic Dawn Raids apology.