National

Theft accused retains name suppression

Wednesday 17 May 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National

A woman charged with theft has continued name suppression after appearing in the Criminal Court on Thursday last week.

Court


Murder accused remanded, police probe continues

Wednesday 17 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National

A man charged with the murder of his stepson has been remanded in custody.

Court


Airport departure terminal reopens after fire, investigation continues

Wednesday 17 May 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

The Rarotonga International Airport departure terminal was back in full swing on Monday including the re-opening of the duty-free shops, since the roof fire which broke out on Wednesday last week.

Local


Just getting warmed up … Temperatures drop in Rarotonga

Wednesday 17 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Paddling, Sports, Weather

Unfazed by the cold and rain yesterday, paddlers went out to sea outside Trader Jacks to continue with what they love doing – paddling.

National


Renowned LGBTQI+ rights activist arrives for IDAHOBIT Day event

Tuesday 16 May 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Phylesha Brown-Acton MNZM, the executive director of F’INE Pasifika Aotearoa Trust, arrived in Rarotonga yesterday afternoon for the first time.

Local


Cook Islands has eyes for Canada at G7 summit

Tuesday 16 May 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National

Cook Islands has Canada in its sights as Prime Minister Mark Brown prepares for the G7 summit in Japan from May 19-21.

Economy


Concerns raised over EO’s absence from Rakahanga

Tuesday 16 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands, Politics

The executive officer (EO) for Rakahanga has been asked to return to the island after concern raised about his alleged frequent absences.

Local


Elevator project on track for August completion

Tuesday 16 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National

The Ministry of Justice elevator (lift) project is on track for completion in August.

Court


Changes to BCI board

Tuesday 16 May 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National

The board of the Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC) has announced changes to the board of the Bank of Cook Islands (BCI).

Local


Man accused of stabbing cop remanded in custody

Tuesday 16 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Crime, National

A man accused of stabbing a police officer and assaulting a tourist has been remanded in custody for his and the public’s safety.

Crime


Rarotonga women set up weekly stalls to sell fresh farm produce

Tuesday 16 May 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Mata Eli (left), Mata Manuela and Ngapoko Strickland will again be selling their fresh farm produce on the road side opposite the CITC Supermarket this Friday.

Local


Airport Board acknowledges delays

Monday 15 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National

A major upgrade to the Rarotonga International Airport could help assist with some of the issues around long wait times at the airport.

Economy


PM to attend meetings in Thailand, Japan and PNG

Monday 15 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National

Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown departed Rarotonga on Friday en-route to three international meetings.

Economy


Police investigate homicide, off duty officer stabbed

Monday 15 May 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Crime, National

Police are continuing with a homicide investigation after a 29 year-old man was fatally stabbed on Saturday night.

Crime


Police criticised in handling of fraud matter

Monday 15 May 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National

Cook Islands Police have been criticised over their handling of a French national who had fraud charges against him thrown out.

Crime


Te Ipukarea Society: 27 years of protecting our Ipukarea

Saturday 13 May 2023 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National

It has been almost 12 months since the last Te Ipukarea Society Annual General Meeting (AGM). As usual, before our AGM, we look back over the activities of the Society for the preceding 12 months.

Environment

Exploration study shines light on seabed minerals

Saturday 13 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Environment, National

A major minerals assessment carried out by Seabed Minerals Authority has reaffirmed where the highest concentrations of nodules are expected to be within the Cook Islands exclusive economic zone.

Environment


End of a Covid era: PM surprised by WHO declaration

Saturday 13 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National

Prime Minister Mark Brown says he was surprised by the World Health Organization’s declaring the end of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Health


Cops find one in five vehicles non-compliant

Saturday 13 May 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National

More than one in five four-wheeled vehicles are estimated to be non-compliant on Rarotonga.

Court


Drink driving accused ‘out of control’, says lawyer

Saturday 13 May 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National

A man who has entered guilty pleas to multiple drink driving offences has been described by his lawyer as “out of control”.

Court


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