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Jury in rape trial deliberate into evening
Friday 19 September 2014 | Published in Crime
The trial of a Fijian Cook Islander accused of rape, which drew interested members of the public to court, reached its fourth day on Thursday with closing addresses by defence and prosecution counsel.
Locals pursuing alleged poachers of Giant Trevally
Friday 19 September 2014 | Published in Local
World-renowned whale researcher Nan Hauser said she wants to see charges laid on crewmembers of a foreign fishing vessel who allegedly caught a number of Giant Trevally in Avatiu Harbour recently.
New Girl Guides, Brownies enrolled
Friday 19 September 2014 | Published in Local
The Arorangi Girl Guides Company held a special programme to enroll young girls who made their Brownie and Guide Promise in front of a room packed with parents and officials.
Atiu MP's ready for action
Thursday 18 September 2014 | Published in Politics
With electoral petitions behind them, recently elected MP’s Nandi Glassie and Rose Toki Brown from the island of Atiu say they are ready to hit the ground running.
Bumpy ride no more?
Thursday 18 September 2014 | Published in Local
Local motorists have been down this road before, but it looks like a project to provide a smooth drive through town may finally be getting off the ground.
Regional police on sharing mission
Thursday 18 September 2014 | Published in Local
Sharing policing skills and knowledge will be on the agenda this week for the Cook Islands Police Service who yesterday welcomed officers from the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force.
Rarotonga reef comes alive for web surfers
Thursday 18 September 2014 | Published in Environment
Web SURFERS in far away cities will soon get a chance to navigate the underwater reef environment around Rarotonga, along with a chance to view incredible footage of some gigantic whales.
Holiday welcome relief from sugary election promises
Thursday 18 September 2014 | Published in Local
This is a postcard from Rarotonga where I find myself merrily snubbing the general election by using age-old forgetting techniques - sunshine, salt water and sand.
2 more petitions dismissed
Wednesday 17 September 2014 | Published in Politics
Two more petitions have been dismissed by the High Court, leaving the slim one-seat majority of the current Cook Islands Party-led caretaker government intact.
Ioane retains Vaipae-Tautu seat
Wednesday 17 September 2014 | Published in Politics
Incumbent Member of Parliament Mona Ioane has retained his Aitutaki seat after the dismissal of an electoral petition in his home constituency of Vaipae-Tautu.
Victim was afraid to tell mum of abuse
Wednesday 17 September 2014 | Published in Crime
The Crown's case in the trial of rape accused Eliesa Sivaro has concluded with four witnesses, including the victim’s school guidance counsellor, testifying.
Whale tagging results 'exciting'
Wednesday 17 September 2014 | Published in Environment
Results from an ongoing whale tagging programme in Rarotonga are trickling in, and the findings are dazzling scientists.
Marumaru Atua to deliver Cooks message to conference
Wednesday 17 September 2014 | Published in Environment
A memorandum of understanding signed between IUCN-Oceania (International Union for Conservation of Nature) and the Cook Islands Voyaging Society sets the course for vaka Marumaru Atua to sail to Sydney for the IUCN World Parks Congress 2014.
Exclusive dinner leads efforts to promote local black pearls
Wednesday 17 September 2014 | Published in Local
Stakeholders involved in the Cook Islands black pearl industry hope an upcoming one-of-a-kind dinner affair will blossom into a larger, annual event to showcase the locally produced product.
Tereora College drama production earns NCEA credits and addresses sensitive youth issues
Wednesday 17 September 2014 | Published in Education
Tereora College Year 13 Level two and three drama students performed a moving production last week addressing sensitive youth issues while earning NCEA credits.
Rape accused charge reassessed
Wednesday 17 September 2014 | Published in Crime
The High Court on September 11 was presided over by Justice of the Peace Georgina Williams, who made the following judgements:
Recycle bins doing the school round
Tuesday 16 September 2014 | Published in Environment
Titikaveka College principal Mata Hetland can really drum home the recycling message to her students now that they have their very own recycling station thanks to CITC.
7 drunk drivers arrested
Tuesday 16 September 2014 | Published in Crime
Police arrested seven motorists at the weekend for drink driving offences and 13 other motorists were forbidden from driving for 24 hours.
Police reinvestigate minor crash
Tuesday 16 September 2014 | Published in Local
Police have re-opened investigations into events that led up to a minor motor vehicle crash involving regular visitors to the island Dr K Sanders and his wife.
Fishing allegations draw outrage
Tuesday 16 September 2014 | Published in Local
Allegations concerning foreign fishing vessel crew members catching “pet fish” in Avarua Harbour are drawing public outrage.
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