National

Psychiatric assessment suggested by lawyer

Wednesday 12 March 2014 | Published in Crime

The High Court on March 6 was presided over by Justice of the Peace John Kenning, who made the following judgements: Tuiate Dean, 19, appeared to court charged with assault on a female and rape.

Crime

Local man beats alleged Muri thief but JP warns: 'Don't do it again'

Tuesday 11 March 2014 | Published in Crime

The High Court on March 6 was presided over by Justice of the Peace John Kenning, who made the following judgements: Timothy Vaea, 45, pleaded guilty to a charge of common assault.

Crime

Super is voluntary while appeal's on

Tuesday 11 March 2014 | Published in National

While a constitutional battle plays out in the courts, the Cook Islands National Superannuation Fund (CINSF) will temporarily become a non-compulsory scheme.

National

Turtle rescue in Nassau

Tuesday 11 March 2014 | Published in Local

Nassau School students were frantic last week when they rescued their pet turtles from unexpected sea surges.

Local

New safety barrier at Blackrock blackspot

Tuesday 11 March 2014 | Published in Local

Volunteers have been hard at work building a new safety rail at Blackrock designed to prevent motorists driving over the bank.

Local

Rakahanga fishery officer shares skills with students

Tuesday 11 March 2014 | Published in National

Students in Rakahanga are taking part in fishery training as part of their Life Skills programme with assistance from the Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR).

National

Phys ed programme for Atiu children

Tuesday 11 March 2014 | Published in National

Kiwi occupational therapy students have started a physical education programme for children on Atiu.

National

Manihiki corals show adaptability

Tuesday 11 March 2014 | Published in National

Two researchers from Stanford University in California have found that corals in Manihiki have shown they have the ability to adapt to higher water temperatures, showing potential resilience to climate change.

National

Pasifika popular with large crowds

Tuesday 11 March 2014 | Published in National

Thousands of Kiwis and Pacific Islanders living in Auckland got a taste of the islands at the two-day Pasifika Festival held at the Western Springs Park over the weekend.

National

TMV petition now has 1500 signatures plus

Tuesday 11 March 2014 | Published in National

More than 1500 signatures have been added to the petition that aims to put a halt to the Te Mato Vai water infrastructure project, according to its organisers.

National

Government begins search for new BTIB chairman

Tuesday 11 March 2014 | Published in National

Government hopes to fill in the recently vacated role of board chairman with the Business Trade and Investment Board by the end of the week.

National

Tutaka gets underway

Tuesday 11 March 2014 | Published in National

Health inspectors were out in force yesterday for the first round of Tutaka health checks in Rarotonga, which run all week.

National

Blood tests confirm zika

Tuesday 11 March 2014 | Published in National

Test results show that a virus outbreak in Rarotonga is almost certainly zika and not dengue, says the Ministry of Health.

National

Cabinet in country

Monday 10 March 2014 | Published in National

Prime Minister Henry Puna returned from personal leave over the weekend, and will be resuming his normal routine for the coming week.

National

Aitutaki second best in South Pacific

Monday 10 March 2014 | Published in National

Aitutaki has been voted the second best island in the South Pacific by popular travel website Tripadvisor.

National

Tourists disillusioned after bag was stolen

Monday 10 March 2014 | Published in National

A visiting Australian couple are unlikely to return to Rarotonga after having nearly $2000 stolen while they were out for dinner this week.

National

Estall to get day in court

Monday 10 March 2014 | Published in Crime

The long-awaited trial of manslaughter accused James Estall will kick off the first criminal and civil High Court judge session for the year.

Crime

Whales to be filmed by expert in Cooks

Monday 10 March 2014 | Published in Environment

One of the world’s top underwater photographers is coming to the Cook Islands later this year to capture stunning images of whales swimming in our waters.

Environment

By-election petition to be considered today

Monday 10 March 2014 | Published in Local

The recently filed petition concerning last month’s Murienua by-election results will be the focus of a court meeting scheduled today.

Local

Zika-like cases keep coming

Monday 10 March 2014 | Published in Local

Nearly 130 people have been affected by a zika-like outbreak since the first cases were reported at the start of February, says the Ministry of Health.

Local

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