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Charlie-Puna accepted she had to pay money back, court told

Thursday 15 June 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National

Several witnesses took the stand on day three of the Judge alone trial where they discussed details around the movements and travel of former director of the National Environment Service Nga Puna and his wife, former Secretary of Infrastructure Cook Islands Diane Charlie-Puna.

PM Brown takes over ‘suspended’ deputy’s ministerial portfolios

Thursday 15 June 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, Crime, Economy, National

Prime Minister Mark Brown will take on all of suspended Deputy PM Robert Tapaitau’s portfolios for the foreseeable future while a high-profile trial is ongoing.

Growers seek $10million in new Agriculture Budget

Thursday 15 June 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National

A representative of the Cook Islands agricultural community is calling on Ministry of Agriculture to be given a major shot in the arm in future Budgets.

Kata: Commonwealth Heads

Thursday 15 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Electronic yachts whirl around Muri Beach at the national championships

Wednesday 14 June 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Other Sports, Sailing, Sports

A fleet of rare Des Townson Electrons hit the waves at Muri on Saturday for a day of National Electron Championships.

Cooks Beach Volleyball looks to move up another level at 2023 Pacific Games

Wednesday 14 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Sports, Volleyball

Cook Islands Beach Volleyball aims to improve and move up another level in the Pacific region at this year’s Pacific Games in Honiara, Solomon Islands.

Some policies 'unsustainable' as Niue faces a budget hole

Wednesday 14 June 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Niue, Regional

The Niue Government is set for a deficit of $NZ8.7 million for the 2023-24 financial year.

Letter: A warning to liquor outlets is long overdue

Wednesday 14 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Mr Editor, Friday’s newspaper tells the story of the school teacher’s Court case and her seeking name suppression while facing charges of drink driving after registering 1000 micrograms of alcohol per litre of breath.

Prime Minister among high profile witnesses called to give evidence

Wednesday 14 June 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, Crime, National

Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown is set to be called tomorrow as a witness in a high-profile criminal trial involving suspended Deputy Prime Minister Robert Tapaitau, former director of the National Environment Service Nga Puna and former Secretary of Infrastructure Cook Islands Diane Charlie-Puna.

Donate blood to help save a life

Wednesday 14 June 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National

In true form to mark World Blood Donor Day and to recognise donors, Cook Islands Red Cross Society is hosting a blood drive at their office today with extra special refreshments to mark the occasion.

Agriculture continues to assist with Cooks fertiliser supplies

Wednesday 14 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, Local, National

The Ministry of Agriculture is continuing to assist and supply farmers with fertiliser on Rarotonga and the Pa Enua.

Meeting house gets new look

Wednesday 14 June 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Te Kapua'anga o te Evangelia Meeting House in Takuvaine is shining white and brighter as major renovation works on the building near completion.

Apology from Foreign Affairs and Immigration follows visa, permit processes and fees confusion

Wednesday 14 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National

Cook Islands Foreign Affairs and Immigration has apologised for a public notice which “caused confusion on immigration regulations regarding new visa and permit processes and fees”.

Kata: Hospital Food

Wednesday 14 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

The Howards reign supreme again

Tuesday 13 June 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Golf, Sports

Golfing champions, brother and sister William and Rotana Howard, have retained their respective open men and women Rarotonga Golf Open titles after claiming the 2023 Toa Group sponsored tournament – a World Amateur Golf Ranking event – on Saturday.

Guam’s post-Mawar recovery not up to speed, Dededo’s Mayor says

Tuesday 13 June 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Guam, Regional

The mayor of Guam's second largest and most populated village says she feels the recovery has been "very slow" two weeks after Typhoon Mawar made landfall in the territory.

What happened to me must never happen again – Puna

Tuesday 13 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, Pacific Islands, Regional, Weekend

Former Cook Islands prime minister and Manihiki MP Henry Puna has spoken out about his ‘controversial’ appointment and impending exit as the Pacific Islands Forum secretary general at a recent event in Apia, Samoa.

Letter: Living under God’s blessing

Tuesday 13 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, I am enjoying reading the series written by Howard Henry on the arrival of Christianity to the Cook Islands 200 years. The one on Atiu on Saturday, June 10 2023 was an amazing read.

Cook Islands flagged super yacht pays home port its first visit

Tuesday 13 June 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Local, National, Weekend

Masteka 2, an elegant Cook Islands flagged 37.19 metre motor super yacht, called in to its home port of Avatiu, Rarotonga on Sunday, June 4, for the first time.

Road accidents, fatality

Tuesday 13 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National

Three roadside crashes were reported to police in the weekend, with one resulting in the death of a 24-year-old man in Titikaveka.