National
Dean goes to prison
Monday 13 May 2013 | Published in Crime
A repeat offender was sent to prison for receiving a stolen camera, possessing a bong and breaching probation and community service conditions.
Gun thief a menace to society
Monday 13 May 2013 | Published in Crime
A man who committed a string of burglaries – including stealing his neighbour’s gun – was told he is a menace to the community by the presiding judge.
Sentencing set for July
Monday 13 May 2013 | Published in Crime
The former prison guard who helped prisoners escape in order to commit crimes will be sentenced in the July judge sitting.
Offender warned prison next time
Monday 13 May 2013 | Published in Crime
Justice Judith Potter sentenced a young father to probation for cannabis offending and warned him if it happened again he would go to prison.
Cases set down for July or September
Monday 13 May 2013 | Published in Crime
Justice Judith Potter presided over the High Court on May 9 and heard the following cases on call-over: James Estall – faces charges of manslaughter and excess breath alcohol.
Fish farm training
Monday 13 May 2013 | Published in Environment
The Ministry of Marine Resources is organising a three-day training for tilapia fish farmers from Tuesday.
Enuamanu recycling
Monday 13 May 2013 | Published in Environment
Enuamanu School students can now practise good recycling habits thanks to new recycling bins now stationed at the Atiu island school.
Pacific tuna boats struggle for survival
Monday 13 May 2013 | Published in Environment
Tuna boat operators targeting albacore in the South Pacific are under threat of being pushed out of operation altogether due to the steady growth in numbers of subsidised foreign fishing vessels.
Communication skills for life
Monday 13 May 2013 | Published in Local
Communication skills that many of us take for granted, is the focus for three learning specialists that are visiting the Cook Islands.
Senior public servant named
Saturday 11 May 2013 | Published in Crime
THE NAME suppression of a senior public servant accused of injuring his wife with intent has been lifted by Justice Judith Potter, who found no compelling reason not to.
Man fined for cannabis possession
Saturday 11 May 2013 | Published in Crime
A man caught with a small amount of cannabis and a bong to smoke it received a hefty fine in the High Court yesterday.
Purse seining pact extended
Saturday 11 May 2013 | Published in Environment
THE FISHERIES agreement with the United States which grants purse seiners the right to fi sh in Cook Islands waters without licence has been re-signed.
Tree planting to celebrate nursing
Saturday 11 May 2013 | Published in Health
A tree planting ceremony was held yesterday to celebrate the hard work and achievement of nurses.
Judge says law needs updating
Saturday 11 May 2013 | Published in Politics
Justice Dame Judith Potter has just completed her first two-week sitting in the Cook Islands High Court and has enjoyed the experience.
Cannabis accused named
Friday 10 May 2013 | Published in Crime
Justice Judith Potter has lifted the name suppression of a man accused of importing cannabis.
Cook Islander awarded for oceans work
Friday 10 May 2013 | Published in Environment
A Cook Islander has been recognised for her significant contribution to marine resource conservation.
Red soil threatens lagoon
Friday 10 May 2013 | Published in Environment
A project at Blackrock has been halted by the National Environment Service (NES).
Lead tutors sought for institute
Friday 10 May 2013 | Published in Local
The newly formed Cook Islands Tertiary Training Institute is moving ahead with the filling of the several lead roles in the institute.
Elderly on the exodus out of here
Friday 10 May 2013 | Published in Local
As a fully paid member of the Mongoose Golden Oldies Rugby team, one thing difficult for some members to accept is that they are no longer young.
Funding helps disability services dream big
Friday 10 May 2013 | Published in Local
A fund of $495,000 will help keep disability services afloat in Rarotonga and the outer islands for the next three years.
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