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Foreign govt official avoids prosecution for late night crash
Tuesday 21 November 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A visiting foreign government official has avoided prosecution following a late night driving incident on Rarotonga.
Vet waves goodbye to the Cooks
Monday 20 November 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
Veterinarian Michael Baer has been a familiar face in the Cook Islands for the past couple of years. He chats to deputy editor Al Williams as he prepares for another chapter in his life.
Aotearoa whanau reach out to draw strength from their Pacific heritage
Monday 20 November 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
Aotearoa Marae on Rarotonga played host to a group who were here reconnecting with their heritage.
Te Tau Papa o Avarua: A 20-year masterplan to revitalise Avarua township unveiled
Monday 20 November 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, Local, National
Dignitaries unveiled the Phase 1 Te Tau Papa o Avarua project signboards, marking the official start of the plan which includes infrastructure and landscaping activities to be carried out in Rarotonga’s main central business district.
Initiative to preserve Muri Lagoon
Monday 20 November 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, Local, National
An enthusiastic effort is being undertaken by a whole-hearted community group whose passion is to preserve and protect the popular and beautiful Muri Lagoon in Ngatangiia.
Pacific financial intelligence units unite to combat financial crime
Monday 20 November 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, National
The Financial Intelligence Units (FIUs) from the Pacific convened in Rarotonga last week to bolster regional partnerships in the fight against serious financial crimes.
Teenager ordered to pay $13k in reparation for burglary offences
Monday 20 November 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A teenager involved in high profile burglaries on Rarotonga has been told to pay $13,000 in reparation and given 16 months of probation.
Te Ipukarea Society: Mauke students engage in waste management and ocean health awareness
Saturday 18 November 2023 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National
With the introduction of non-biodegradable equipment and packaging over the past 50 plus years, waste management in the Pa Enua has become very challenging.
Hard work pays off for Montagot
Saturday 18 November 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, Features, National, Weekend
The Tereora College Princess Anne Hall was filled to capacity with proud parents and families as they gathered for the school’s senior prize-giving event yesterday.
Tupapa blaze sparks warning
Saturday 18 November 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
A shed has been gutted by a blaze following an out of control rubbish fire, prompting a warning from emergency staff, as high winds and dry conditions persist on Rarotonga.
Man facing multiple assault on female charges remanded in custody
Saturday 18 November 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A man facing more than a dozen charges related to assaults on two partners has been remanded in custody.
Allegations of a toxic workplace culture at TMO
Saturday 18 November 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Health, National
A toxic workplace culture has been uncovered at Te Marae Ora (TMO) following the dismissal of an assault charge involving a former nurse and paramedic.
Cook Islands schools to benefit from ADB-funded WASH facilities upgrade
Friday 17 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Education, National
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has announced the commencement of project works to improve the water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) facilities of Cook Islands’ schools this month.
Arthur appointed immigration head
Friday 17 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI) Mark Brown, confirmed the appointment of Chere Arthur as principal immigration officer earlier this month.
Search continues
Friday 17 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
Police are appealing to the public for assistance in their ongoing search for 15-year-old Allan Murare, pictured, who was last seen leaving his Arorangi home on the morning of Wednesday, November 8, at around 5am.
Confrontation at courthouse as two groups trade insults
Friday 17 November 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National
Tensions boiled over as Police were forced to separate two groups of people at the Ministry of Justice Building in Avarua shortly after the appearance of eight men in court facing charges related to a brawl on Rarotonga.
It’s not as colourful: Cook Islanders working to make tourism regenerative
Thursday 16 November 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Economy, National, Tourism
Visitors to the Cook Islands are being encouraged to look beyond the picture perfect post-card and give back to the environment when holidaying there. By Eleisha Foon of RNZ Pacific.
Ngāti Maoate tribe honours Samoan heritage with land gift
Thursday 16 November 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
The Ngāti Maoate tribe, who have close blood ties to the Mata’afa line of Samoa, have gifted land to the Samoan community on Rarotonga.
Koutu Nui calls for systematic review of Cook Islands land law
Thursday 16 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
Koutu Nui, a group of sub chiefs, has presented its submission to the Parliamentary Select Committee considering two amendments to the Cook Islands Act 1915, proposed by Opposition Leader Tina Browne.
Security beefed up: Four more charged in Rarotonga nightclub brawl
Thursday 16 November 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National
Four more men have been arrested, charged and appeared in court facing fighting offences following a brawl at a Rarotonga nightclub last week.
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