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Alleged rapist granted bail, matter heads to High Court
Friday 3 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in
The Criminal Court yesterday granted bail to a man facing charges of sex with a minor and rape.
Met Service keeps an eye on cyclones
Thursday 2 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Weather
Cook Islands Meteorological Service is keeping an eye on upcoming tropical cyclones.
The big problem at Air NZ
Thursday 2 March 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Opinion, Tourism
Kiwis trying to book a trip to Rarotonga will be frustrated with reduced flights to Rarotonga. On many days the airline is now only flying one daytime flight from Auckland to the Cook Islands, which was an astonishing $1800 return when I tried to book for June this year, writes Brook Sabin of Stuff.
Woman facing assault charge weeps in court
Thursday 2 March 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National
A woman was crying and visibly shaken as she appeared in court on a charge of common assault.
Out of control rubbish fires engulf ‘really dry’ Tupapa section
Thursday 2 March 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
What started out as a couple of rubbish fires soon got out of control. Ten volunteer firefighters were tied up for more than an hour trying to get the blaze under control in Tupapa yesterday.
Starlink set to be launched by June
Thursday 2 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, Local, National, Outer Islands
Elon Musk’s Starlink service should be up and running in the Cook Islands within a few months.
Delayed mental health facility undergoes ‘$700k expansion’
Thursday 2 March 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Health, Local, National
Rarotonga’s long-awaited mental health facility project has been expanded to incorporate more buildings, following $700,000 donor support.
Punching above her weight
Thursday 2 March 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
If the Police Service was likened to boxing, then Sharon Kareroa is one officer who is consistently punching above her weight.
Airport Authority supports national cultural events
Thursday 2 March 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Culture, National
Airport Authority Cook Islands has come on board to support the four national cultural events over the next two years.
Squash ready for new season
Thursday 2 March 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports, Squash
Eleven teams have signed up for the first Cook Island Squash tournament of the year in the BSP Business House competition starting this evening (Thursday) at the TSA course in Nikao starting at 4.30pm.
PET TALK: Cattle are extraordinary
Wednesday 1 March 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Pet Talk
Cattle are multipurpose. They can produce meat and milk, and make excellent tractors. They pull ploughs, they tow trailers. They harvest their own fuel and provide fertiliser in return for fuel, writes Te Are Manu clinic medical director Dr Michael Baer.
‘Timely’ arrival of emergency equipment from China
Wednesday 1 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National
The arrival of emergency equipment costing more than $150,000 for the Cook Islands has been hailed as “timely” in the wake of destructive weather events such as Cyclone Gabrielle.
Battle intensifies in weekly Cook Islands Touch open competition
Wednesday 1 March 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby
Germinators and Nukz Power lead the open men’s and women’s touch competition following the recent round on Monday at the National Stadium in Nikao.
Letter to Editor: Dog owners ‘are the problem’
Wednesday 1 March 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, Dog owners need to take responsibility for their part of not taking care of their dogs! (‘Stop dog culling’: SPCA threatens to leave Dog Committee if shooting doesn’t stop, February 24, 2023). They end up roaming and causing chaos for all!
Visiting academics assist with translation tools aimed at aiding the Cooks economy
Wednesday 1 March 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Culture, National, Technology
A group of academics from the United States are assisting with a Cook Islands initiative aimed at supporting economic recovery here.
Permanent suppression given in assault and wilful damage cases
Wednesday 1 March 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National
A Justice of the Peace has ordered permanent suppression surrounding two defendants in separate cases involving assault and wilful damage.
It’s a labour of love for long distance sailor
Wednesday 1 March 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Features
Stephen Banks is a sailor on a mission – a mission to sail from New Zealand across the Pacific and through the Panama Canal to reach his three-year-old daughter in Maine – mainland United States.
‘Leaving nobody behind’: Government developing Digital Transformation Strategy
Wednesday 1 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National, Technology
The Cook Islands Government is in the throes of developing a Digital Transformation Strategy, with the intention of “leaving nobody behind” when it comes to the online world.
PSC to clampdown on ‘excessive’ drinking on government premises
Wednesday 1 March 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, Local, National
Public Service Commissioner Carl Hunter is ‘very unhappy and disappointed’ with those involved in excessive alcohol consumption at a government property on the weekend and will raise concerns with heads of ministries at a meeting today.
Call for ‘stringent control’: Drink driver records highest level ‘we seen in recent years’: Police
Tuesday 28 February 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National
A drunk driver on Rarotonga has recorded a breath alcohol reading nearly five times the legal limit – the highest police have seen in recent years.
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