National

School holiday programme gives students hands-on experience with local resources

Tuesday 1 August 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National

The first day of the Kōrero o te ‘Ōrau ‘Ātui’anga ki te Tango school holiday programme for Rarotonga, Atiu and Mangaia kicked off yesterday morning when all 30 senior students teamed up for introductions.

Education


Court briefs July 27

Tuesday 1 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Court, National

On Thursday, July 27, Justice of the Peace Georgina Williams heard eight cases on the Criminal List.

Court


Record vendors for Trade Days

Tuesday 1 August 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Business, Economy, National

The Bank of the Cook Islands (BCI) Trade Days Expo is proving popular, this year a record number of 84 vendors have signed up to showcase locally made products and home-grown produce.

Business


Immigration Regulations to be reviewed: PM Brown

Tuesday 1 August 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, National

The controversial Immigration Regulations will be reviewed after a push from the Cook Islands business community who are not happy with some of the newly implemented provisions.

Economy


New book shines light on the life of Cook Islander Missionary in Papua New Guinea

Monday 31 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, Features, National, Weekend

A new book was presented to the Cook Islands National Library, shining light on the life of Orometua (pastor) Tumupu Kea, who lived in Papua New Guinea over a century ago, spreading the message of the Gospel.

Education


Aitutaki accused makes surprise appearance on Rarotonga

Monday 31 July 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National

A man facing cannabis charges and understood to be under strict bail conditions on Aitutaki has turned up in court on Rarotonga.

Court


Man enters guilty plea to escaping from prison

Monday 31 July 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National

A man has admitted his guilt in escaping from jail on Rarotonga three years ago.

Court


Court briefs

Monday 31 July 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National

A man has pleaded not guilty to a charge of rape.

Court


Mum’s hope for missing teenage son

Monday 31 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, Features, In Depth, Local, National, Weekend

A year after a 19-year-old teenager went missing after being dropped off at a bus stop on Rarotonga, his family is still hopeful of finding him.

Crime


Tereora College ready to make history at Te Maeva Nui cultural festival

Monday 31 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National

A spirited and enthusiastic 100-member team will be representing Tereora College (Vaka Tereora Team) in their first ever Te Maeva Nui cultural festival this week.

Education


Te Ipukarea Society : Update on the bio-control of the Grand Balloon vine on Rarotonga

Saturday 29 July 2023 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National

Te Ipukarea Society recently guided some visiting scientists from New Zealand up to Tereora Hill to observe any unexpected impacts of an introduced bio-control agent. This article is written by one of those scientists, Alana den-Breeyen.

Environment


‘Sleepless nights, difficult days over lack of legal aid’

Saturday 29 July 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Local, National

Legal aid - or the apparent lack of it in the Cook Islands - has been raised as a bone of contention in the High Court.

Court


Police make ruling on controversial raffle draw

Saturday 29 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National, Other Sports, Sports

After a weeklong inquiry, Cook Islands Police have confirmed that the results of a raffle draw where the top two prizes went to the same ticket holder will stand.

Crime


Crankshaft issue on Te Kukupa II rectified: Police

Friday 28 July 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, National

The recent defect discovered on the new police patrol vessel Te Kukupa II has been rectified, says the Cook Islands Police Service.

Economy


Te Maeva Nui – ‘the greatest celebration’

Friday 28 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Art, Editor's Pick, Entertainment, Features, National

Quick Facts Month: July-August Venue: National Auditorium Duration: 10 days Layout: Mix Event Sponsorship Target: $100,000 - $200,000.

Art


Creatives Centre receives timely donation

Friday 28 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Glenn Coogan and Tracey Hunt from Aotearoa New Zealand delivered 23 kilograms of wooden puzzles and gifts to the Creative Centre on behalf of the Rotary Club of Feilding Oroua, last week.

Local


Senior driver escapes conviction after ‘staunch effort to make situation right’

Friday 28 July 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National

An 80-year-old motorist has escaped conviction and disqualification on a charge of careless driving causing injury.

Court


Pukapuka defies odds at Te Maeva Nui

Friday 28 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Entertainment, Features, National, Outer Islands

Pukapuka Nassau will be hitting the stage at next week’s Te Maeva Nui culture festival with spirited “girl power”.

Art


Man convicted on two counts of assaulting ex-partner

Friday 28 July 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National

Man convicted on two counts of assaulting ex-partner.

Court


Puaikura pays tribute to Tinomana Enuarurutini Ariki and Papeiha

Thursday 27 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Church Talk, Culture, Features, National

Vaka Puaikura celebrated 200 years of Christianity Arrival to Arorangi with the unveiling of stone carved monuments and vibrant culture on Tuesday afternoon.

Church Talk


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