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Man accused of breaching police safety order released from custody on strict bail conditions

Tuesday 17 October 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National

A 24-year-old man has been released from custody and has appeared in the Criminal Court on a charge of breaching a police safety order.

Remaining residents on their way home: MFAI

Tuesday 17 October 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local, National

The remaining Cook Islands residents who were stranded in Jerusalem have made it out of Israel as the Israel-Hamas war rages on.

Prayer for Israel: Pilgrims recount Israel-Hamas war experience

Tuesday 17 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Church Talk, Features, Local, National, Weekend

A special prayer session for the people of Israel will be held at Terevete Park in Avarua tomorrow night. A Cook Islands couple who returned home from Israel after making it out of the war-torn country in the wake of an unprecedented attack by Hamas is calling on people to come together and pray for families that have been affected.

Kata: Vaimaanga project

Monday 16 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Cook Islands rugby league loses opener to PNG Kumuls

Monday 16 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in League, Sports

Cook Islands lost 46-10 against Papua New Guiner at the start of the Pacific Championships on Saturday.

Reviving Rarotonga’s native flora

Monday 16 October 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Features, Weekend

Rarotonga’s native flora has nearly disappeared from the island’s coast, a 150-metre ascent into the mountains required to find thriving examples of its original ecosystem. The only other place is a nursery in Matavera.

Ruth Mave: We do have the freedom of speech and ability to vote

Monday 16 October 2023 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Big changes don’t just happen by large referendums. Large changes occur by the accumulation of small actions, attitudes and voices. The voice has started.

Letter: Medicinal cannabis

Monday 16 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Here's the deal.

Letter: The principle of democracy

Monday 16 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, The Prime Minister is quoted in the Cook Islands New on October 12 as saying he and the government have ”no issue“ with the proposed ring road diversion behind the old Vaimaanga Hotel site.

The magic of music: Dame Kiri Jeanette Claire Te Kanawa attends Opera in Rarotonga

Monday 16 October 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Entertainment, Features

The audience was entertained by operatic Arias, classics and contemporary, “trying to get everyone on the edge of their seats and to have fun.”

Questions raised over reparation quotes in careless driving matter

Monday 16 October 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National

A man charged with drink driving, and awaiting his day in court, went out and did it again.

Cooks Tourism announces people’s choice awards

Monday 16 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Tourism

To mark World Tourism Day this year, Cook Islands Tourism (CIT) has launched the Cook Islands People’s Choice Awards.

Careless driving and failure to report accused discharged without conviction

Monday 16 October 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National

A man charged with careless driving and failing to comply and report an accident has been discharged without conviction in a case where his lawyer said “the defendant should have been the victim”.

Cooks Old Post Office closed down: 50 government staff moved on

Monday 16 October 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National

Structural building integrity and asbestos issues at the Old Post Office have resulted in more than 50 staff members being relocated and the building being closed down.

Two months of professional services expenses come with a $190,000 bill

Monday 16 October 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National

Professional services expenses have cost the Cook Islands government nearly $200,000 in just two months.

Kata: Israel-Hamas war

Saturday 14 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Kata: Sydney to Raro

Saturday 14 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Domestic cricket battle intensifies

Saturday 14 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Cricket, Sports

The round five for men’s and round four women’s cricket competition will be held today.

11 stonefish poisoning cases so far

Saturday 14 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National

There have been 11 stonefish poisoning cases reported at the Rarotonga Hospital since January 18 this year. This was confirmed by the outgoing director of hospital health services, Dr Yin Yin May.

MFAI secures seat on NZ flight to bring home remaining residents

Saturday 14 October 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local, National, Tourism

The remaining 28 Cook Islands residents in Jerusalem were set to fly out of Tel Aviv early this morning as the Israel-Hamas war enters its eighth day. Rashneel Kumar reports.