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Jonassen steps down as Justice Secretary, citing personal reasons

Friday 23 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Court, Local, National

The Secretary for the Ministry of Justice (MoJ), Tamatoa Jonassen, has tendered his resignation to the Public Service Commissioner, Carl Hunter, citing personal reasons.

Japan boosts Rarotonga agriculture with machinery donation

Friday 23 February 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, National

Over 1000 hours of tractor services, including slashing and ploughing of farmland in Rarotonga, were provided by the Ministry of Agriculture in the past year.

Parliament appoints ‘expert’ sub-committee to review Land Bills

Friday 23 February 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Parliament

A sub-committee of lawyers with expertise in Cook Islands land matters has been formed for the first time to review key Land Bills for lawmakers.

Man enters pleas to 10 assault charges

Friday 23 February 2024 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National

A man charged with 10 counts of assaulting a female has entered guilty pleas to eight of the charges.

$400k asbestos removal operation gets underway at Old Post Office

Friday 23 February 2024 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Business, Economy, Local, National

A $400,000 operation to rid the Old Post Office of asbestos in Avarua is about to get underway following the building’s closure in recent months.

Kata: $1.3m charter

Friday 23 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Kata: Mangoes

Thursday 22 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Badminton U17 team wins silver

Thursday 22 February 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Badminton, Sports

Cook Islands U17 team won silver at the 2024 VICTOR Oceania Championships U17 Invitational Team Challenge in Geelong, Victoria, Australia.

Cooks boxer takes another jab at Paris Olympics qualifying dream

Thursday 22 February 2024 | Written by Candice Luke | Published in Boxing, Sports

Cook Islands will be represented in Italy next month as Māori light middleweight boxer Tawhiri Toheriri takes a second shot at securing his spot to compete at the 2024 Paris Olympics this July and August.

Parliament of Western Australia tours Te Kukupa II

Thursday 22 February 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Australia, National, Parliament, Regional

The Parliament of Western Australia delegation visiting Rarotonga were delighted to take a tour on Te Kukupa II yesterday morning before leaving the island in the afternoon.

Economy positive, strong signs of recovery: PM Brown

Thursday 22 February 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National, Parliament

Prime Minister Mark Brown says the country’s latest financial year report to June 2023 shows the country’s economy is very positive and showing signs of strong recovery.

Tyre issue forces Air NZ Cooks flight to divert

Thursday 22 February 2024 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National

A busy Air New Zealand service to the Cook Islands was forced to turn back for Auckland two hours into its journey.

Cooks women MPs at Power Forum

Thursday 22 February 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National, Parliament, Politics

Cook Islands women parliamentarians are in New Zealand attending a Pacific Women in Power Forum that began this week.

Govt says $1.3m invested in Lady Samoa charter

Thursday 22 February 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National, Outer Islands, Parliament

The Lady Samoa IV vessel chartered by the Cook Islands government prior to Christmas cost $1.3million.

Cashier pockets more than $1000 from till

Thursday 22 February 2024 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Court, National

A mother-of-six who stole more than $1000 while working as a cashier at a Rarotonga supermarket has received a suspended sentence.

Apii Te Uki Ou inducts student leaders

Thursday 22 February 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National

Apii Te Uki Ou celebrated and commended their new school leaders for this year who represent the future leaders of the country, in a special school assembly yesterday morning.

Cooks community ‘angry and bitter’ over rise in public fighting

Thursday 22 February 2024 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Court, National

Public fighting is on the rise in the Cook Islands, a Justice of the Peace says.

Kata: Inflation

Wednesday 21 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Nukz Power makes convincing win

Wednesday 21 February 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby

Nukz Power played FBI with a convincing win of 12 – 1 at the 2024 Touch Rugby Competition at the National Stadium.

Kids get a go at triathlon event

Wednesday 21 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports, Triathlon

Cook Islands Triathlon Association Is looking forward to their next big event, the Paradise Supplies Kids’ Triathlon which is to be held on Saturday 24th February 2024.