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Accused burglar given bail after brother speaks for him in court

Friday 9 February 2024 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National

The brother of a man facing burglary charges has again pleaded with the court to release him, to help care for their wheelchair bound father.

Assault accused fails in second bid for bail

Friday 9 February 2024 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National

A man charged with a raft of offences related to the mother of his child, has had another charge added, and again failed in his bid for freedom.

Letter: More Ministers, more costs, less value?

Friday 9 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Last week I wrote a Letter to the Editor giving reasons why the Constitutional Amendment No. 30 (allowing for an increase in the number of Ministers) should be opposed. This letter is to set the record straight. I made a grave mistake in my letter of last week. I now wish to correct my mistake.

PACER Plus implementation work intensifies

Friday 9 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, Local, National

Trade work in the Cook Islands intensified through the visit to Rarotonga by the PACER Plus Implementation Unit (PPIU) this week.

God hears the cries of the innocent

Friday 9 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

“And He (God) said, what hast thou done? The voice of thy brother’s blood crieth unto Me from the ground … Kua tuatua maira Aia (te Atua), I aa na koe? Te kapiki maira te reo o te toto o toou teina Kiaku, mei te one maira.” – Genesis 4: 8-12.

Love in the tropics: Businesses prepare for Valentine’s Day rush

Friday 9 February 2024 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Business, National

Cupid will be soaking up the sub-tropical climate of the Cook Islands this Valentine’s Day.

66 years strong: Valentine’s Day message- Trust God, stay committed, thrive

Friday 9 February 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, Memory Lane, Weekend

A Titikaveka couple who have been married for 66 years share their secret to a successful marriage: commitment, belief, and faith in God. Losirene Lacanivalu reports.

Kata: Congrats Tingika

Friday 9 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Letter: The Constitution and marijuana

Thursday 8 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

The Constitution forms the basis of law within the Cook Islands and defines the principles of which the government, including the justice system must operate.

Kata: No cyclone disappointment

Thursday 8 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Elikana sworn in as new Cabinet Minister

Thursday 8 February 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, National, Politics

Pukapuka-Nassau MP Tingika Elikana is the new Minister for Foreign Affairs, Marine Resources and Parliamentary Services.

Palmerston Island braces for impact as Cyclone Osai lingers

Thursday 8 February 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Outer Islands, Weather

Southern Cook Islands remained under threat as Tropical Cyclone Osai circled closer to Palmerston Island yesterday afternoon.

$16.5 million grant boosts Cook Islands’ climate resilience efforts

Thursday 8 February 2024 | Written by Candice Luke | Published in Economy, National, New Zealand, Regional

A grant of $16.5 million is on its way to help the Cook Islands respond to climate change, announced New Zealand’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Winston Peters who visited Rarotonga yesterday.

New Zealand Health Minister offers solidarity, shares health concerns

Thursday 8 February 2024 | Written by Candice Luke | Published in Health, National

Rarotonga Hospital and Te Marae Ora staff received a special visit yesterday by Dr Shane Reti, New Zealand’s Minister for Health and Minister for Pacific Peoples.

Mammogram machine ‘ready’ for procurement, says TMO head

Thursday 8 February 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National

A new mammogram machine is ready for procurement, and preparatory electrical and renovation work is still in progress, says Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health.

New market to support local vendors

Thursday 8 February 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Business, Local, National

The groundbreaking ceremony for Te Tāpora Kai, the new Grassroots Farmers and Crafts Market undercover building at the Constitution Park, was held yesterday morning.

Letter: Medicinal cannabis

Thursday 8 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Over a year and a half ago, Prime Minister Mark Brown said he would “act very quickly” to legalise medicinal cannabis after he was given an overwhelming mandate to do so by the voters in the last general election.

Bolstering national capabilities within private sector in addressing climate change challenges

Thursday 8 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, Local, National

The Ministry of Finance and Economic Management’s Development Coordination Division and Chamber of Commerce have joined forces for climate action under the Green Climate Fund readiness and preparatory support programme.

Letter: Dual roles

Thursday 8 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Owen Lewis is in the news again (Sporting body questions Lewis’ dual roles, February 3, 2024). It is good to hear sports federations speak up. If one thinks it, guarantee the others think it too.

Letter: CISNOC Retreat

Thursday 8 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

CISNOC had all last year to review their constitution; they did not need to go to Aitutaki to do it. If they had reviewed the constitution in full it would have taken longer than two days and they were discussing Owen Lewis resignation which they only got a couple of days before announcing their retreat.