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Eight-charge case adjourned
Wednesday 29 November 2017 | Published in Local
The High Court was packed with a magnitude of defendants last week, who all appeared before Justice of the Peace Georgina Williams. Charges ranged from contempt of court, to dangerous driving causing injury and assault on a female.
School art on show
Wednesday 29 November 2017 | Published in Local
The everyday beauty of life in the Cook Islands is the inspiration for a collective art exhibition called “Toku Ipukarea” being staged by Apii Te Uki Ou students.
Businesses look forward to high profile awards
Wednesday 29 November 2017 | Published in Local
Applications for the 2018 Air New Zealand Cook Islands Tourism Awards have been open for several weeks and many of the island’s tourism businesses are busy working on their applications to the industry’s most eagerly-anticipated event.
US ambassador here for a week
Wednesday 29 November 2017 | Published in Local
The US Ambassador to New Zealand, Scott Brown, is in Rarotonga this week to meet with government representatives and the Chamber of Commerce.
Aitutaki man faces indecent assault charges
Wednesday 29 November 2017 | Published in Local
A jury of eight women and four men are deciding the fate of a young man charged with indecent assault this week during a criminal jury trial that began on Monday, on the first day of a two-week High Court session.
Aircon units vital: College
Wednesday 29 November 2017 | Published in Local
Air conditioning units installed in new buildings at Tereora College are fitted with a common HFC refrigerant, but can be retrofitted when proven alternatives with similar efficiency ratings are available, a spokesman for the project management unit says.
Causes of two deaths announced
Wednesday 29 November 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The Coroner has revealed the causes of the deaths of two United States tourists killed in a kayaking accident at Muri last week.
Friends, colleagues bid final goodbye
Tuesday 28 November 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Friends and colleagues yesterday paid their final respects to the 34-year-old foreign worker who died in a motorcycle crash over a week ago.
Young artists reap rewards
Tuesday 28 November 2017 | Published in Local
Leading up to the arrival of the Queen’s Baton earlier this month, the Just Play ran its fourth colouring competition, with a cluster of schools selected to participate.
FSC under microscope
Tuesday 28 November 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) is undergoing a two week “Mutual Obligations” evaluation by an eight-member team of international financial specialists.
Motorcycle defect said to have caused Matavera smash
Tuesday 28 November 2017 | Published in Local
An accident on the main road at Matavera involving a motorcyclist and passenger prompted a police callout shortly before 6pm on Saturday evening.
Crimes bill to get more time
Tuesday 28 November 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The Crimes Bill 2017 select committee yesterday received an indefinite period of time to finish their consultation and report back to the parliament the views of the public on the all-important bill.
Water intake meetings planned
Tuesday 28 November 2017 | Published in Local
Consultation meetings for landowners and Aronga Mana are being organised to provide information about proposed upgrades to the 10 water intakes around Rarotonga under the Te Mato Vai project.
Agricultural development up to each island, says Turepu
Tuesday 28 November 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Agriculture minister Kiriau Turepu says his ministry in Rarotonga cannot plan agricultural development projects for the outer islands.
Domestic disputes prompt police calls
Monday 27 November 2017 | Published in Local
The recent spate of domestic disputes and domestic violence on the island continued over the weekend, with the Cook Islands Police Service receiving five callouts to homes around Rarotonga.
Anniversary milestone for culture
Monday 27 November 2017 | Published in Local
Friday was a milestone for Cook Islands culture, as the National Auditorium and the Te Puna Korero Complex celebrated their 25th anniversary.
Four colleges in speech contest
Monday 27 November 2017 | Published in Local
Fourteen secondary school students will compete Monday’s speech contest coordinated by the Cook Islands National Environment Service in partnership with the Tauranga Vananga (Ministry of Cultural Development).
Crash means longer stay for tourist
Monday 27 November 2017 | Published in Local
A visiting Polish tourist has ended up staying on Rarotonga longer than he intended, after an appearance in the Avarua High Court this week.
Locals to blame for rubbish: MP
Monday 27 November 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Government MP Mona Ioane has weighed in on the tourism issue, saying visitors should not be blamed for environmental issues such as pollution in the Cook Islands.
Watch those fruit sellers
Monday 27 November 2017 | Published in Local
Police are alerting Rarotonga residents to be alertful if they are approached by individuals going door-to-door and claiming to be selling produce.
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