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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.
Drink drivers convicted, disqualified from driving for 12 months
Friday 3 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, Crime, National
Several people charged with drink driving appeared before Justice of the Peace John Whitta in the Criminal Court in Avarua on Thursday.
Cruise ship passengers enjoy Raro hospitality
Friday 3 March 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands, Tourism
Cruise ship MSC Magnifica anchored in Rarotonga bringing more than 2000 passengers with her.
Starlink to benefit outer islands
Friday 3 March 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in
Dear Editor, This is great news (Starlink set to be launched by June, March 2, 2023). I’ve had Starlink since it was launched in Australia a few years back. It’s a game changer when it comes to a fast, reliable internet connection. I’m not sure if Rarotonga or the outer islands are connected via fibre optics (which provides faster up/download speed than Starlink). But if you are currently connected via a satellite provider, seriously consider switching to Starlink when it is made available.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
‘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.
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.
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!
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