National
Air NZ also silent in tax case costs
Thursday 26 January 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
Air New Zealand won’t reveal costs – including legal costs to be borne by Cook Islands taxpayers – related to a case involving the Revenue Management Division and the airline.
Puna’s re-election desire: Govt reaffirms support for Micronesian candidate
Thursday 26 January 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Fiji, Local, National, Regional
The Cook Islands Government has reaffirmed their intention to support a Micronesian candidate for the Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General role following reports that Henry Puna wants another crack at the top regional job.
Days of the ‘good read’ on the decline
Thursday 26 January 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Education, National
Thousands of items including books, compact discs and DVDs are up for grabs at bargain prices, as the Cook Islands Library and Museum Society struggles to keep up with a continuing influx of donations and declining membership.
Cooks proactively conserving biodiversity
Wednesday 25 January 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National
Committed to achieving 25 per cent of our land as a Protected Area in the Cook Islands under the Cook Islands NSDA2020+, our island nation is exploring new ways to do this.
Questions remain in Cooks Air NZ tax case
Wednesday 25 January 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
It is still not known what dollar figure taxpayers have been lumped with in a tax case involving the Revenue Management Division and Air New Zealand.
Vets given warrants to enter properties
Wednesday 25 January 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National
SPCA and Te Are Manu vets now have official legal rights to enter properties to desex or treat animals.
Cannabis found in underwear
Wednesday 25 January 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National
A man who was found with a small amount of cannabis on him after being stopped for drink-driving has been sentenced to 12 months’ supervision.
Blackrock the first back to school
Wednesday 25 January 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
Blackrock, the country’s first and oldest early childhood education centre was the first to kick off the 2023 academic calendar for schools in the Cook Islands opening on Monday.
Defendant told to seek advice
Wednesday 25 January 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A man charged with assault with intent to injure has been advised to seek legal representation.
This is unsatisfactory: Chief Justice Keane
Wednesday 25 January 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
The case against a woman of obtaining by false pretense which stretches back nearly five years, has been described as unsatisfactory by her lawyer.
Guilty plea in $118,000 deception case
Wednesday 25 January 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A woman has entered a guilty plea to obtaining by deception in a $118,000 case involving the New Zealand Ministry of Social Development.
‘Power imbalance’ between victim and attacker
Wednesday 25 January 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National
Former guard with multiple convictions sentenced in alcohol-fueled, unprovoked and severe assault
Home owner calls on those damaging properties to ‘stop’
Wednesday 25 January 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
An Arorangi resident is calling on those who are damaging other people’s property to stop.
Avatiu MP calls for youths to focus on ‘constructive, positive matters’
Wednesday 25 January 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Avatiu MP Albert Nicholas is calling on the teenagers who are involving themselves in an alleged ongoing dispute, to direct their energy to something more positive and constructive.
‘Reckless boys returning from nightclubs’ suspect in Makea Palace damage
Tuesday 24 January 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Makea Karika George Ariki is disappointed with the damages done to the Makea Karika Palace fences over the weekend.
‘Street fight’ concern: youths from neighbouring villages involved
Tuesday 24 January 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Police have arrested a 22-year-old male in connection to an ongoing dispute between youths of two neighbouring villages in Rarotonga.
New sentencing date to be set for alleged rapist
Tuesday 24 January 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A Mangaia man charged with multiple offences including rape, cruelty to a child and assault on a child has entered guilty pleas in the High Court.
Concerned turtle tour operators await ‘clear mandated guidelines’
Tuesday 24 January 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Tourism
Several months after it was first mooted, turtle tour operators are still waiting for clear mandated guidelines for their operations.
Cook Islands records 121k visitors in 2022
Tuesday 24 January 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
Tourism operators are being advised to use the down time to prepare for the pickup ahead of the busy season, which starts in April.
Vaka project reaches halfway mark
Tuesday 24 January 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
The art of building a canoe from tree logs is rarely seen, however, in a bid to revive the traditional practice, last September, Te Mana O Te Vaka boat building and sailing project was launched. Now the head of the project plans a traditional canoeing race and vaka fishing competition to bring his vision to life.
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