National
Domestic violence ‘high level of concern’
Tuesday 7 March 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Crime, National
Two people required medical attention after allegedly being assaulted in separate domestic violence incidents over the weekend.
Firefighters battle blazes as dry conditions persist
Tuesday 7 March 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
Dry conditions are offering firefighters a challenge on Rarotonga with at least two blazes in recent days.
Eligibility of four voters to decide Titikaveka seat
Tuesday 7 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National, Politics
Sonny Williams’ three-vote victory in the Titikaveka seat hangs in the balance, with a Court hearing underway to decide on the eligibility of four voters in the electorate.
Tasty treats added to market offerings as reorganisation plan goes to consultation
Tuesday 7 March 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Business, National
Punanga Nui Market has a new addition as vendors prepare to meet today to discuss the market’s reorganisation plan.
Mental health is everybody’s business: Te Marae Ora
Monday 6 March 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Health, National
There is mounting pressure in dealing with those at a loose end who are making their way through our court system while trying to tackle mental health issues.
Court briefs
Monday 6 March 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Court, National
February 6, 2023
‘Massive weekend of fundraising’ for Cyclone Gabrielle victims
Monday 6 March 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
Dates have been set for a “massive weekend of fundraising” in Rarotonga to support victims and aid recovery from Cyclone Gabrielle in New Zealand.
Titikaveka electoral petition hearing set for three days
Monday 6 March 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Court, National
The hearing of the remaining electoral petition starts today at the High Court in Avarua, to be presided by Justice Christopher Toogood.
Bringing back millions banked in accounts offshore
Monday 6 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Business, National
The Cook Islands Government is seeking to bring back home some of the more than $30 million a year in international banking transactions.
Cordelia picks a winner in Anuanua Moana
Saturday 4 March 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
Cordelia Boaza has been given the big thumbs up for naming new seabed explorer vessel “Anuanua Moana”.
Mauke man returns home as Honorary Constable
Saturday 4 March 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in National, Outer Islands
Makituke Aberahama, who has been appointed a new Honorary Constable of Mauke, will focus on improving the lives of youth on the island.
Cook Islands participates in first US-Pacific Island Country Trade and Investment Dialogue
Saturday 4 March 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration in collaboration with the Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR), and the Business Trade and Investment Board (BTIB) have engaged in the first-ever U.S. – Pacific Island Country (PIC) Trade and Investment Dialogue in which Pacific Island countries highlighted their trade, investment, and fisheries priorities both regionally and individually.
Name suppression lapses in assault on female case
Saturday 4 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National
A man facing three charges of common assault and one charge of assault on a female has lost his bid for name suppression.
Mental health issues for LGBTQI community in the spotlight
Saturday 4 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National
Mental health issues among the LGBTQI community in the Cook Islands remain a concern, as the country’s homosexual law reform remains in limbo.
Assault and wilful damage charges dropped
Saturday 4 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National
A man charged with assaulting his wife and wilfully damaging their vehicle has had his charges dropped.
Court briefs 03.03.2023
Friday 3 March 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National
Ngamau Wichman Tou appeared in High Court last week, facing a charge of obtaining by false pretence which was replaced with a charge of forgery. Crown Prosecutor Jamie Crawford said the Crown had “finally received information from the Financial Intelligence Unit, as to why it took so long”. “We have given our position; we will […]
Drink drivers convicted, disqualified from driving for 12 months
Friday 3 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, Crime, National
Several people charged with drink driving appeared before Justice of the Peace John Whitta in the Criminal Court in Avarua on Thursday.
Cruise ship passengers enjoy Raro hospitality
Friday 3 March 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands, Tourism
Cruise ship MSC Magnifica anchored in Rarotonga bringing more than 2000 passengers with her.
New growth recorded for endemic Mitiaro species – Iniao
Friday 3 March 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National
A survey recently conducted in Mitiaro has identified new growth of endemic species, Mitiaro fan palm.
‘We will protect it and we will harvest it’: PM
Friday 3 March 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Business, Economy, National
Seabed explorer vessel Anuanua Moana has been blessed and named as she prepares for research work in Cook Islands waters.
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