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‘Remorseful’ motorcyclist fined $250 and banned from driving
Friday 7 October 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National
A motorcyclist who suffered life-threatening injuries in a crash has pleaded guilty to driving with excess blood alcohol.
Tech box to speed up disaster response
Friday 7 October 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Technology
The Cook Islands Red Cross Society received its second ITinaB ICT information and communication technology box to help speed up their response, making it more effective and efficient during a disaster.
Drink driver ‘literally’ lands in court following crash
Friday 7 October 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
An alleged drink-driver didn’t have to travel far to land in hot water after crashing into the Ministry of Justice building in Avarua.
‘They put me in this situation’: Authorities mum on claims of inhumane treatment at prison
Friday 7 October 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Health, National
A former Arorangi Prison inmate referred to New Zealand early this year is in a serious medical condition and claims it is the result of his treatment at the hands of Cook Islands authorities.
Cook Islands chef spreads the word on culinary delights
Thursday 6 October 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in National
Cook Islands chef Rangi Mitaera-Johnson is mixing it with the best in the region during a celebration of food and community in Auckland.
Rarotonga-Tahiti route soars
Thursday 6 October 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Tourism
Air Rarotonga is pleased with the uptake of flights to Tahiti with seating capacity expected to reach 75 per cent in the next quarter.
Trader Jacks staff donate their tips to fire victim
Thursday 6 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Trader Jacks is the latest business to rally around a family who lost everything in a house fire last month.
Demerits points system finally up and running
Thursday 6 October 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in National
More than 300 motorists are registered on the Cook Islands demerit points system following a ‘painstaking’ review by police.
PM Brown takes stand in Pa Enua tax policy petition case
Thursday 6 October 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National
Prime Minister Mark Brown appeared in the High Court in Avarua on Wednesday defending the Cook Islands Party’s policy of tax exemptions for those earning under $60,000 in the Pa Enua against accusations of bribery.
New police inspector recognised with ceremony
Wednesday 5 October 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
A long-standing Cook Islands police officer has been promoted.
Cook Islands won’t ditch the monarchy, says PM Brown
Wednesday 5 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National
Cook Islands leaving the British monarch is not on the government's agenda ‘at all’, says Prime Minister Mark Brown after returning home from the Queen’s funeral.
New MPs learn the ropes
Wednesday 5 October 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics
Four new Members of Parliament got a crash-course in procedures on Tuesday.
Elderlies celebrating life
Wednesday 5 October 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The Are Pa Metua centre for the elderly celebrated the International Day of Older People yesterday, which is observed on October 1 each year, started in 1991 by the United Nations General Assembly.
Cook Islands Child Welfare Association celebrates 89 years
Wednesday 5 October 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National
Paunu Day is when a child’s growth, development and general wellbeing is monitored in village clinics to track their health and development.
Superpowers must commit to climate change funding
Wednesday 5 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Environment, National
The world’s largest countries profit from polluting and should finance climate adaption for Pacific Island nations, says a Cook Islands environment lobby group.
Government proposes regulation prohibiting importation of substandard electrical equipment
Tuesday 4 October 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National
The Government is proposing regulation prohibiting the importation of substandard electrical equipment.
PM Brown gets U.S. Secret Service in flap
Tuesday 4 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Politics
Prime Minister Mark Brown had the United States Secret Service “scrambling” after travelling on a public train from New York to Washington on his recent trip.
Lawyer readmitted to bar despite objections from Cook Islands Law Society
Tuesday 4 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National
A lawyer who was struck off 12 years ago for drink driving has been given another chance.
Dog attacks continue to place pressure on authorities
Tuesday 4 October 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
Multiple dog attacks on Rarotonga again have authorities scrambling resources.
Diesel up by $0.79 per litre
Tuesday 4 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National
Fuel costs rise again with the maximum allowable retail price for diesel at $3.50 a litre overtaking petrol at $3.39 in Rarotonga, however, the next price order should see a drop.
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