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Man fined for parole breaches
Saturday 25 November 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A 20-year-old man has been fined $80 for breaching his parole conditions by entering a licensed premises and consuming alcohol.
‘Careless driver’ retains licence, picks up $3395 in fines and costs
Saturday 25 November 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A man charged with careless driving causing injury has avoided losing his driver licence, but has been landed with more than $3000 in fines and reparation costs.
Miracle baby defies all odds
Saturday 25 November 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National
A baby born in New Zealand to Rarotonga parents at 23 weeks has defied all odds and is now thriving after overcoming a series of complications since her birth over a month ago.
Date set for ‘final submissions’ in high profile trial
Friday 24 November 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
The ongoing dishonesty charges faced by recently reinstated Deputy Prime Minister Robert Tapaitau, former National Environment Service (NES) director Nga Puna, and his wife and former Secretary of Infrastructure Cook Islands (ICI), Diane Charlie-Puna will again be heard in court.
PM to catch Pacific Games action en route to COP28
Friday 24 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National, Pacific Games
Prime Minister Mark Brown left the country yesterday to lead the Cook Islands delegation to the 28th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP28) in Dubai, but not before making a stop in Honiara, Solomon Islands, to catch some Pacific Games action.
Cooks stand together to stamp out domestic violence
Friday 24 November 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Crime, Local, National
While an international campaign to end violence against women and girls is marked tomorrow, Saturday, November 25, Cook Islands Police concerns continue to focus on the sustained level of domestic violence incidents reported locally, each month.
Truck seen fleeing scene after late night crash
Friday 24 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Crime, National
A blue truck is reported of have fled the scene after a power pole was taken out next door to the Love Café in Matavera late Wednesday evening.
Nightclub brawl accused told to remain in the Cook Islands
Friday 24 November 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
One of eight visitors from Australia allegedly involved in a brawl at a Rarotonga nightclub has been told to remain in the Cook Islands.
Nightclub brawler fined $2250
Friday 24 November 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
One of 11 men involved in a brawl on Rarotonga has been convicted and fined more than $2000 for his part in the incident.
Mangaia celebrates completion of major infrastructure upgrade
Thursday 23 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National, Outer Islands
A ceremony was held on Mangaia on Tuesday to commemorate the successful completion of a two-year programme of extensive infrastructure improvements and investments in the island’s people, writes Pam Steele on Mangaia.
Electric cars to go up for sale
Thursday 23 November 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, Local, National, Pacific Islands Forum
A number of cars bought by Cook Islands Government for $1.7 million, and used during the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting held earlier this month, will go up for sale next week.
Cook Islands prepares to host 20th Pacific Tuna Commission Meeting
Thursday 23 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National
Following the successful hosting of the 52nd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting in November, the Cook Islands is preparing to welcome hundreds of officials and observers to the region’s largest annual gathering of tuna fisheries negotiators.
Cook Islands, Mexico forge diplomatic ties
Thursday 23 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National
The Cook Islands and Mexico formalised diplomatic relations via an Exchange of Note Verbales on Tuesday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration confirmed.
‘Superpower’ students unleash their creativity in silent auction
Thursday 23 November 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Education, Features, National
Vivid art pieces created by special needs “superpower” students at Nukutere College are set to go up in a two-day “silent” auction which starts today.
Conserve or be prosecuted: To Tatou Vai takes steps to address water scarcity
Thursday 23 November 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, Environment, Health, Local, National
Rarotonga’s water system agency, To Tatou Vai (TTV), has issued a warning that it has the authority to prosecute individuals for wasting water amidst concerns about declining levels at the island’s intakes.
Sewing tells a story
Wednesday 22 November 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Features, Local, National
Te Are Pa Metua, Rarotonga’s elderly centre for senior citizens, has acquired a valuable creative tool for its members - a brand new sewing machine.
Adviser sets out to dispel ‘myths’ about deep sea mining
Wednesday 22 November 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Environment, National
A Cook Islands deep sea mining adviser says explosions, dynamite and digging are common misconceptions associated with the industry.
Allan is home safe
Wednesday 22 November 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Allan Murare returned to his home safe and sound on Monday, after 12 days of being reported missing.
Guilty pleas entered by visitors following nightclub brawl
Wednesday 22 November 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
Seven men involved in a brawl on Rarotonga have faced another day in court, with some changing their pleas in an effort to get home to Australia.
Sovereign rights not enough, regional cooperation needed for deep-sea mining: TIS
Tuesday 21 November 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment, National
There needs to be a regional approach to deep-sea mining, as opposed to relying solely on the sovereign rights of individual nations, given the transboundary risks such activities can pose to the Pacific Ocean, says a Cook Islands environmental group.
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