National

'DABOSS' plates on way home

Thursday 26 June 2014 | Published in Crime

Two Kiwis who found themselves in a little trouble after a recent trip to Rarotonga have made the conscious decision not to mess with ‘DABOSS’.

Crime


Te Kukupa part of surveillance mission

Thursday 26 June 2014 | Published in Local

Police patrol boat Te Kukupa departed Avarua port Monday morning to participate in a multi-national fisheries surveillance operation.

Local


Flu vaccine on its way?

Thursday 26 June 2014 | Published in Health

Influenza vaccine supplies could be in the country as early as this week after shipping issues were resolved with a new manufacturer.

Health

Alleged kidnapper faces more serious charges

Thursday 26 June 2014 | Published in Crime

New information about the charges faced by kidnap accused Chris Lewe Michael Rimamotu shows they are more serious than previously reported.

Crime

Second term for seabed advisor

Thursday 26 June 2014 | Published in Economy

The Cook Islands has just been funded by the Commonwealth Secretariat for a second two-year term of service with the Cook Islands Seabed Minerals Authority by minerals expert Darryl Thorburn.

Economy


Brown slams Demo fishing policy

Thursday 26 June 2014 | Published in Politics

Finance Minister Mark Brown is continuing to hammer at the Democratic Party’s pre-election policies after the release of a statement reaffirming a pledge to phase out purse seine fishing from Cook Islands waters.

Politics


Burglaries on the rise again

Wednesday 25 June 2014 | Published in Crime

Burglary has been identified by police as a major concern that is hurting the economy and the lives of locals, as more properties are broken into.

Crime


Free chiropractic service back in Raro

Wednesday 25 June 2014 | Published in Health

A group from the New Zealand College of Chiropractic is back in Rarotonga to treat locals with free spine checks and adjustments.

Health


Mystery surrounds million-dollar lawsuit

Wednesday 25 June 2014 | Published in Crime

Mystery surrounds a million-dollar civil suit involving private company Fidelis Limited and someone from Cook Islands Trust Corporation.

Crime

Life may turn around for young offender

Wednesday 25 June 2014 | Published in Crime

Seventeen-year-old Beniamina Patia has been given the benefit of the doubt and avoided adding more time to his probation term.

Crime


CIP: Sustainable purse seining ok

Wednesday 25 June 2014 | Published in Politics

A Cook Islands Party-led government will continue with the nation’s purse seine fishery as long as it can be demonstrated to be sustainable, says Finance Minister Mark Brown.

Politics

Cooks on show in Germany

Wednesday 25 June 2014 | Published in Culture

An exhibition and reading about the Cook Islands is currently taking place at an art gallery Werkstatt-Kaffee alongside the river Rhine in Bad Säckingen, Germany.

Culture


No choice but to plead guilty

Wednesday 25 June 2014 | Published in Crime

The High Court on June 19 was presided over by Justice of the Peace Bernice Manarangi who made the following judgements:

Crime

Sail Rarotonga charts new course

Wednesday 25 June 2014 | Published in Local

Local sailing charter Sail Rarotonga is set to steer a new course on the high seas with their latest yacht, the Eastern Star.

Local


Alcohol-fuelled crashes in weekend

Tuesday 24 June 2014 | Published in Crime

Vehicle crashes continue to concern police, who say many accidents could be avoided if drivers heed warnings about drinking and driving.

Crime

Contractors sought for sanitation programme

Tuesday 24 June 2014 | Published in Local

Officials are seeking help from local contractors to help carry out an $18 million project designed to improve household sanitation systems in Rarotonga and Aitutaki.

Local


Computers donated to school

Tuesday 24 June 2014 | Published in Education

International volunteer group, Global Volunteers, once again, has come through generously with a donation of brand new computers and equipment to Arorangi Primary School.

Education


Bailed after 7 months in custody

Tuesday 24 June 2014 | Published in Crime

After seven months in custody burglary accused Teremoana Saddler has been released on bail.

Crime


Fete de la Musique comes to Cook Islands

Monday 23 June 2014 | Published in Local

Alliance Francaise in the Cook Islands is 21 years old this year and it has decided to organise several events through the year to mark its anniversary!

Local


Environment organisation wants more youth

Monday 23 June 2014 | Published in Environment

Getting more young people on board will be a focus for Te Ipukarea Society in the coming year, following its Annual General Meeting this month.

Environment


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