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Guilty of rape, indecent acts and indecent assault
Friday 11 March 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
A man has been found guilty of rape and other sexual offending against a 15-year-old girl following a three-day jury trial at the High Court in Avarua.
Search underway for missing fishermen
Friday 11 March 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
A Cook Islands Police led search party is looking for two fishermen who went missing during a fishing trip off Rutaki on Saturday night.
Prayer evening held for Ukraine
Thursday 10 March 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
A number of people have attended the Ukraine prayer meeting on Sunday evening, with one of the organisers Jakub Postrzygacz saying the event “was amazing”.
Celebrating women who lead the way in sustainability
Thursday 10 March 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Five inspiring women have shared their perspectives on climate change and building a sustainable future at a dinner organised by the Cook Islands Business and Professional Women’s Association (BPW) on Tuesday, in celebration of International Woman’s Day.
Key testimonies in rape trial
Thursday 10 March 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
The jury trial of a man charged with rape and other sexual related offending against a 15-year-old girl continued on Wednesday as his partner was called to the stand by the Crown.
Kōrero O Te Ōrau’s fishing vaka launched
Thursday 10 March 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
A vaka built by Kōrero O Te `Ōrau leaders and students with the assistance and guidance of expert boat builder William Powell, were blessed and successfully launched on Saturday at Avarua harbour.
Japan funded project to provide low-cost tractor rental services
Thursday 10 March 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
Japan has provided the Cook Islands with three tractors in a bid to boost its agricultural sector.
Aitutaki holding tight after detecting first Covid case
Thursday 10 March 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National
As the island of Aitutaki experienced its first Covid-19 case this week, community leaders were doing everything they could to minimise the spread.
Critically endangered turtle found dead
Thursday 10 March 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
The death of a critically endangered Hawksbill turtle is likely due to pollution in the Avatiu Harbour.
Covid-19: Peak ‘could be in the next three to six weeks’
Thursday 10 March 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National
After recording over 30 daily cases of Covid-19 in the past two days, Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health is bracing for Omicron’s peak while wary of the significant pressure it will have on the workforce.
Chamber of Commerce appoints new chief executive
Wednesday 9 March 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
Rebecca Tavioni is the newly appointed Chamber of Commerce chief executive officer.
No cases of dengue recorded in Cook Islands yet
Wednesday 9 March 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National
Dengue fever has remained absent in the Cook Islands this year with the last case recorded in December.
No action taken against ‘family’ who breached isolation rules
Wednesday 9 March 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
No action has been taken following an incident in which a family reportedly flouted Covid-19 isolation rules.
Students pass bill in ‘Practice Parliament’
Wednesday 9 March 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
A special practice parliament was held in celebration of International Women’s Day (IWD).
Rape trial gets underway
Wednesday 9 March 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National
The jury trial of a man charged with rape and other sexual related offending against a 15-year-old girl began in Rarotonga on Tuesday.
Cooks and China in ‘people to people links’ discussions
Wednesday 9 March 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
New Ambassador for the People’s Republic of China (PRC) Wang Xiaolong has been on Rarotonga for a whistle-stop visit this week to talk about future co-operation with the Cook Islands.
USP marks International Women’s Day
Wednesday 9 March 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
The University of the South Pacific (USP) recognises the significance of International Women’s Day (IWD), by providing equal opportunities for women’s participation and leadership within the University.
MCI join companies refusing to do business with Russia
Wednesday 9 March 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
Maritime Cook Islands (MCI) is refusing to do business with Russia in the wake of its conflict with Ukraine.
Cooks record 33 Covid-19 cases
Wednesday 9 March 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National
The country has recorded 33 new Covid-19 cases on Tuesday beating the previous record by 11.
Bates named netball coach
Tuesday 8 March 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local, National
Netball Cook Islands has finalised the national team management for the World Cup Qualifiers in July this year.
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