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Woman jailed for repeated breaches
Friday 19 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A young woman who is seen by the court to have had a disturbing pattern of behaviour for reoffending has been sentenced to around four weeks in jail.
Man gets four-year prison sentence for raping a minor
Friday 19 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A 22-year-old man was convicted and sentenced to four years in prison for raping a minor.
Asbestos removal project nears completion, disposal pending
Friday 19 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, Local, National
A $400,000 project to remove asbestos from a government building in Avarua is nearing completion, but there is no decision yet on how to dispose of the harmful fibres.
Kata: Investigations
Thursday 18 April 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
CISNOC representatives gain valuable insights at ONOC General Assembly
Thursday 18 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) president Hugh Graham, senior vice president Romani Katoa and acting secretary general Owen Lewis attended the annual Oceania National Olympic Committee (ONOC) General Assembly held in Nadi, Fiji last month.
KAPs conquer Mixed Touch competition with dominant final win
Thursday 18 April 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in National, Sports, Touch Rugby
The 2024 Mixed Touch Season Competition wrapped up on Monday with thrilling semi-final and final matches that showcased the talent and competitiveness of the participating teams at the National Stadium in Nikao.
Letter: Hello Government, are you home?
Thursday 18 April 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, Re-Cryptocurrency Recovery Bill.
Vaka Marumaru Atua sets direct course for Hawaii
Thursday 18 April 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National, Tourism
Vaka Marumaru Atua will skip Tahiti and sail directly to Hawaii with a youth crew to attend the 2024 Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture in Honolulu in June.
Akava’ine to take centre stage as Miss Thunderhips strikes back!
Thursday 18 April 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, Entertainment, National
After a decade-long break, the electrifying Miss Thunderhips dance competition is back with a thunderous bang and taking to the stage tomorrow night at Te Are Kariori Domes for the Anuanua festival celebrations.
New Zealand Parliament Speaker visits Rarotonga
Thursday 18 April 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Parliament
Speaker of the New Zealand House of Representatives, Gerry Brownlee is visiting Cook Islands this week.
Intoxicated tourist faces charges after rumbling arrival
Thursday 18 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A tourist has got off to a bad start to her Rarotonga holiday after she was arrested and remanded into custody by police upon arrival at the Rarotonga International Airport on Tuesday night.
National Geographic Orion docks in Rarotonga
Thursday 18 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Tourism
State of the art expedition cruise ship, the National Geographic Orion, arrived in Rarotonga yesterday.
Chamber calls out ‘favouritism’ in Cryptocurrency Recovery Bill
Thursday 18 April 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Parliament, Politics
Cook Islands Chamber of Commerce is concerned the Tainted Cryptocurrency Recovery Bill gives preferential treatment to a USA company Drumcliffe to do business in the Cook Islands.
60-year-old woman dies in first road fatality of 2024
Thursday 18 April 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Cook Islands recorded its first road fatality of the year after a 60-year-old woman died from crash-related injuries yesterday morning.
Rarotonga grower raises concerns about produce theft
Thursday 18 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
A Rarotonga grower has raised concerns about what can be done to those caught stealing produce from other people’s farms.
Kata: Cryptocurrency Bill
Wednesday 17 April 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Neururer claims 14th consecutive Maori Auri Tinman title, Murphy takes first win
Wednesday 17 April 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports, Triathlon
Roland Neururer claimed his 14th consecutive Maori Auri Tinman title at the 42nd edition of the annual event held on Saturday.
Titikaveka stage comeback to defeat Avatiu in premier clash
Wednesday 17 April 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Netball, Sports
Round two of the Rarotonga Netball Club Competition started off last week with exhilarating excitement and passion that left the crowd fascinated with a show of incredible athleticism and sportsmanship.
Youth development courses tackle mental health, de-escalation
Wednesday 17 April 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Health, National
A police prevention team along with members from New Zealand Defence Force and Blue Light NZ held Youth Development training courses in the country.
Letter: ‘We need to hear the truth’
Wednesday 17 April 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, Good on Minister Mokoroa for coming out straight and saying he wasn’t consulted on the Crypto Bill (‘I was not consulted’: Minister blindsided by crypto bill drafted by private firm, April 16, 2024).