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

CCECC eyeing legal action against Pitt

Monday 10 March 2014 | Published in Local

The China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) is considering legal action against former Business Trade and Investment Board chairman George Pitt and the publishers of a local weekly newspaper over an article which contained a conflict-of-interest allegation against Deputy Prime Minister Teariki Heather.

Local

Pasifika smiles all round

Monday 10 March 2014 | Published in Local

Mareko’s general manager Cherelle Chan is all island charm and smiles at the Pasifika Festival over the weekend.

Local

JP notes big rise in violence cases

Saturday 8 March 2014 | Published in Crime

Violent crime cases have been appearing more frequently in court recently, with 15 out of 60 cases currently before the courts being violent crime against women.

Crime

Cabinet sacks Pitt as chairman of BTIB

Saturday 8 March 2014 | Published in Local

George Pitt has been fired from his role as chairman of the board for the Business Trade and Investment Board.

Local

Rarotonga's cricket in first D-League hit out

Saturday 8 March 2014 | Published in National

Rarotonga has their first taste of the new Cook Islands Domestic League cricket today when they take on the Cook Islands national women side.

National

Survey launch to mark IWD

Saturday 8 March 2014 | Published in National

Today is International Women’s Day and in the Cook Islands this will be commemorated with the launch of the executive summary of the first national family health and safety report at the Punanga Nui Market.

National

Need seen to reach men

Saturday 8 March 2014 | Published in National

Findings from a recent family health and safety study will be used to address the issues women in our community face.

National

Further arrests made in burglary investigations

Saturday 8 March 2014 | Published in National

Three more men have been arrested this week as a result of police investigations into a spate of burglaries in Rarotonga.

National

Burglar targets tourists

Friday 7 March 2014 | Published in National

Police are investigating three burglaries and one incident of theft committed in Rarotonga this week, with victims including visitors to the island.

National

Water tank for local vet clinic

Friday 7 March 2014 | Published in National

Esther Honey has received a new water tank to help solve recent water shortages at the clinic.

National

Fingers crossed for Pukapuka teachers

Friday 7 March 2014 | Published in National

Four teachers who have been stuck in Rarotonga waiting for transport to Pukapuka are likely to be leaving by boat next week.

National

Pa Enua cop huge swells

Friday 7 March 2014 | Published in National

Big swells have been battering some of the outer islands this week but no major damage has been reported yet.

National

Super Brown owner pleads not guilty

Friday 7 March 2014 | Published in Crime

Super Brown owner George Taoro Brown has pleaded not guilty to a charge of receiving stolen property.

Crime

Workshop focusing on emerging marine park

Friday 7 March 2014 | Published in Environment

Stakeholders of the Cook Islands Marine Park participated in a workshop earlier this week meant to deal with key issues in laying a foundation for the emerging conservation zone.

Environment

Oceania bid to protect endangered sharks

Friday 7 March 2014 | Published in Environment

More than 60 people from nine countries met recently to develop a plan to implement the new Appendix II listings for sharks under CITES, the Convention on the International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora, which will have ramifications for the future of the shark fin trade in the Pacific.

Environment

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