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Man pleads guilty to assault and carrying offensive weapon charges

Wednesday 2 March 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National

A man has entered guilty pleas to carrying an offensive weapon and three counts of male assaults female in the High Court at Avarua.

‘This recognition goes to those in the background’

Wednesday 2 March 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Features, Go Local

Cook Islands high flying golfer Phillis Meti has been recognised with an investiture as a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit.

Jetstar halts Raro flights for three months

Wednesday 2 March 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National

Jetstar has cancelled all flights on its trans-Tasman and Rarotonga routes for the next three months.

Food parcels for homes affected by Covid-19

Wednesday 2 March 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Since the first positive Covid-19 case was announced in February, more than 25 food parcels have been packed and distributed to affected residential households on Rarotonga.

Secretary of Health asks everyone to get tested

Wednesday 2 March 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National

Secretary of Health Bob Williams has called on everyone in Rarotonga to get tested as Covid-19 numbers climb by 11 bringing the total number of cases to 53.

Cannabis accused gets letter of support from Aitutaki MP

Wednesday 2 March 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National

A man arrested and charged with dealing cannabis has received letters of support from a Member of Parliament, a former Cabinet Minister and a doctor.

Climate change: IPCC report warns of ‘irreversible’ impacts of global warming

Tuesday 1 March 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional

Many of the impacts of global warming are now simply "irreversible" according to the UN's latest assessment.

Bainimarama returns to Fiji after heart surgery

Tuesday 1 March 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional

Fijian Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama has returned to the country after spending more than two months at a Melbourne hospital recovering from a heart surgery.

Kata: Ukraine Resistance

Tuesday 1 March 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Dame Valerie Adams announces retirement

Tuesday 1 March 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional

Two-time Olympic shot put champion Dame Valerie Adams has confirmed her retirement from international competition.

Weightlifters return with medals

Tuesday 1 March 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports, Sports

Cook Islands weightlifters who competed at the New Zealand International Weightlifting Competition last week returned home on Sunday with medals.

Cricketers, captains, coaches, c-lectors and communication

Tuesday 1 March 2022 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports

Over the last couple of months there have been lots of ‘breaking news’ related to cricket.

LETTERS: ‘Stop arguing and work together’

Tuesday 1 March 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, how about if we stop arguing and work together?

Covid-19: Children under five test positive

Tuesday 1 March 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National

Seventeen more cases of Covid-19 as part of a single cluster identified on Sunday was confirmed yesterday, bringing the total number of positive cases in the Cook Islands to 42 (as of 2pm yesterday).

Cook Islands to get new border patrol duo

Tuesday 1 March 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National

Cook Islands probationary police constable Saitu Saitu, pictured left, with drug detection dog Hoss and Detective Sergeant Vainenooroa Ngametua, has made a commitment to strengthening border security.

Kata: Fines

Monday 28 February 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Record participation at annual fishing comp

Monday 28 February 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

A record number of 41 boats registered and took part in the annual Gordon Murray Memorial Fishing Tournament that was held on Saturday.

Farewell to legends

Monday 28 February 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Other Sports, Sports

As we got ready for another weekend of Super Rugby last week, sad news filtered through of the passing of another Pasifika legend, writes Jamie Wall of RNZ.

LETTERS: The ‘painting’ is on the wall?

Monday 28 February 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, I am writing to make my situation public in regards to the mural being painted on the Nikao Seawall.