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Guilty pleas entered ahead of high profile trial, PM Brown to be called as witness
Friday 2 June 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
Former secretary of Infrastructure Cook Islands Diane Charlie-Puna has entered guilty pleas to conspiracy and theft charges ahead of a Judge alone trial in which more than 50 witnesses, including Prime Minister Mark Brown, will be called to give evidence.
Assault accused faces defended hearing
Thursday 1 June 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National
A Justice of the Peace has reserved her decision over whether a woman who pulled another person’s hair in a domestic altercation was guilty of assault.
Understanding emotions with Autism Cook Islands
Thursday 1 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
People with autism struggle with communication, sensory overload and understanding emotions says Kat Jensen, the programme manager at Autism Cook Islands.
Operation Tui Moana - 20 vessels intercepted
Thursday 1 June 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Crime, National
Operation Tui Moana 2023 (15th - 26th May), a regional fisheries surveillance operation covering the Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZs) of Cook Islands, Fiji, Niue, Samoa, Tokelau, Tonga and Tuvalu as well as associated high seas, closed successfully last Friday.
Guidelines agreed to, but more collaboration to come for turtle tours
Thursday 1 June 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Environment, National
All of the major turtle tour operators have now signed a memorandum of understanding with the Cook Islands Tourism Corporation, but legislation protecting the turtles could be months away.
Youth anti-corruption movement embraced by Cook Islands groups
Wednesday 31 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
An anti-corruption policy dialogue brought together youth and representatives from government and non-government stakeholders in the Cook Islands including the Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration, National Youth Council, National Women’s Council, the Ombudsman’s Office, National Disability Council and Pride Cook Islands.
Cook Islands will be ready to host Forum Leaders meeting in November: PM Brown
Wednesday 31 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Fiji, National, Pacific Islands, Pacific Islands Forum, Regional
Cook Islands Prime Minister and Pacific Forum Chair Mark Brown says preparations are well underway for the upcoming Forum Leaders meeting in November.
Sharing the dream of Apii Te Uki Ou
Wednesday 31 May 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
Thirty years ago a group of dedicated parents had a dream.
TikTok no place on government platforms
Wednesday 31 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National
Social media technologies like TikTok do not have a place on government platforms.
National Environment Services director Halatoa Fua voices Cook Islands concerns
Wednesday 31 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National
National Environment Service director, Halatoa Fua has made a plea at the second Intergovernmental negotiating committee to develop an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution, including in the marine environment in Paris, France.
Arorangi CICC on track for June rededication
Wednesday 31 May 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Features, Local, National
The Arorangi CICC church renovations team are steaming ahead in their preparations for the 200-year Arrival of the Gospel commemoration in Arorangi, which will be completed in time for the rededication of the church on Thursday June 22.
‘Big win’ for consumers as new meat import rules come into effect
Wednesday 31 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
The Cook Islands Prime Minister’s Office and Ministry of Agriculture have come to an agreement to allow cheaper imported food products from New Zealand.
Outer islands children get mobile on new wheels
Tuesday 30 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Outer Islands
Children in the outer islands are getting a balance on two wheels thanks to a regional project set up by a former Bank South Pacific (BSP) director.
Weekend crash report
Tuesday 30 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Crime, National
Police responded to three motor vehicle crashes over the weekend.
Stay warm, stay hydrated, says Health
Tuesday 30 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
Te Marae Ora (TMO), Ministry of Health is advising the public to stay warm and stay hydrated.
New player Lynk Global enters telecommunications market
Tuesday 30 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Technology
Satellite internet connections are coming to the Cook Islands, but it is unknown what form they will take initially.
Suwarrow park rangers to monitor visiting vessels
Tuesday 30 May 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, National
The Cook Islands Suwarrow National Park will open its maritime borders to visiting international vessels tomorrow after having closed its entry for a few years since the outbreak of Covid-19.
MP wants 'golden mile’ shining for Pacific leaders
Tuesday 30 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
The Member of Parliament for Ngatangiia says he wants a stretch of road known as the “Golden Mile” fixed and resurfaced before the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting on Rarotonga in November. Rod Henderson reports.
JP gives defendant ‘benefit of the doubt’
Monday 29 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
Okirua Manuela has been given the benefit of the doubt by Justice of the Peace Tangi Taoro as he was sentenced to appear in court in six months if called upon, a week ago.
Defendant facing raft of charges ‘out of control’
Monday 29 May 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A man facing multiple contempt of court charges has again been described by his lawyer as “out of control”.
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