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Letter: Checks and balances

Wednesday 7 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

In his first statement since the result of the court case in which Robert Tapaitau, Nga Puna and Puna’s wife, Diane Charlie-Puna, the former secretary of Infrastructure Cook Islands, were found guilty of fraud, Prime Minister Mark Brown said “no person is above the law”.

Letter: Looking for a slim waistline

Wednesday 7 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Ministry of Health Secretary Bob Williams comes out swinging, downgrading the world health report to being the same trend as previous years, meaning nothing has changed and they have not improved matters.

Weather office monitors another tropical cyclone

Wednesday 7 February 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Weather

As Tropical Cyclone Nat (NET) decreased to a category one and moved towards Tahiti yesterday, Cook Islands Meteorological Service is monitoring another tropical cyclone.

Pa Enua calm with no reported damage

Wednesday 7 February 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands, Weather

The Gale warning previously in force for all waters to the north of the Sourthern Cooks was cancelled yesterday, issued by the Cook Islands Meteorological Services (CIMS).

New vet Dr Rose hits the ground running in Raro

Wednesday 7 February 2024 | Written by Candice Luke | Published in Local, National

Cook Islands four legged and furry friends have a new doctor at Te Are Manu Vet Clinic (TAM) in Rarotonga.

Prison time for drink driver

Wednesday 7 February 2024 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Court, National

A recidivist drink driver has been jailed after crashing his motorcycle while more than eight times the legal alcohol limit.

Man smashes car in retaliation

Wednesday 7 February 2024 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Court, National

An 18-year-old man retaliated to being knocked off his motorcycle in a two-vehicle crash in Rarotonga by inflicting more than $2000 in damage on the opposing driver’s car.

Penrhyn by-election date confirmed

Wednesday 7 February 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Outer Islands, Parliament, Politics

Cook Islands United Party will not nominate a candidate for the Penrhyn By-election.

New Zealand Ministers touch down in Rarotonga for 24-hour visit

Wednesday 7 February 2024 | Written by Candice Luke | Published in Economy, National, New Zealand, Regional

New Zealand’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Winston Peters arrived in the Cook Islands last night after a day in Tonga.

Join the World Day of Prayer movement

Wednesday 7 February 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Church Talk, Features

World Day of Prayer is a global movement led by Christian women from various denominations in over 200 countries who gather in one another's churches to celebrate, using a Worship Service prepared by women of a different country each year.

Who paid for what?

Wednesday 7 February 2024 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National

Questions remain as to the total cost of a Samoan passenger ferry chartered by the Cook Islands government prior to Christmas and how much revenue was generated from passenger seat sales and cargo to offset taxpayer contributions.

Kata: Cannabis charge

Tuesday 6 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Kata: Expensive paradise

Tuesday 6 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

New Zealand Ministers reaffirm Cook Islands connection

Tuesday 6 February 2024 | Written by Candice Luke | Published in Economy, Local, National, New Zealand, Regional

New Zealands Foreign Minister Winston Peters, and Health Minister and Minister for Pacific Peoples Dr Shane Reti are reaffirming the importance of New Zealand’s connections to the Pacific.

Schools close as high seas hit the Pa Enua

Tuesday 6 February 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands, Weather

High seas surged over the shore, washing in around Tetautua School on the eastern rim of Penrhyn Island, restricting safe access for children to their classrooms.

TC Nat set to hit the Southern Cooks now cancelled

Tuesday 6 February 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands, Weather

The weather warning that was in force for the northern waters of the Southern Cooks is now cancelled. The public is advised to remain vigilant as the Southern Cook Islands was set to feel the brunt of Tropical Cyclone Nat (N-E-T) as it was expected to have affected Aitutaki and Mauke last night.

Tapping into more tourism plans for the Pa Enua

Tuesday 6 February 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National, Outer Islands, Tourism

Through destination development, Cook Islands Tourism Corporation is looking at opportunities, stating that “an opportunity exists to expand the tourism offering and amplify community-led tourism in the Pa Enua”.

PM confirms additional $400k to ‘maintain the pace of roadworks’

Tuesday 6 February 2024 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National

Rarotonga’s long-awaited road improvement projects will receive an additional $400,000 with Prime Minister Mark Brown confirming government is appropriating it in the supplementary budget to “main the pace of roadworks to the end of the financial year”.

Letter: More questions for Immigration

Tuesday 6 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Kia Orana Editor, During the Covid lockdowns we lost 15 foreign workers to New Zealand poachers as soon as we opened our borders to New Zealand.

Mangaia 200 years of Gospel celebrations embraces island

Tuesday 6 February 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Church Talk, Features, Local, National, Outer Islands

The colossal amount of around $1 million has been raised for the island of Mangaia’s Te Arikianga o te Evangelia, the Arrival of the Gospel Bicentennial commemoration festivities that will be held this coming June.