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In brief: Court news
Tuesday 14 December 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National
A man has had a charge of careless driving causing injury withdrawn in the Criminal Court at Avarua on Thursday.
Cooks to borrow $80m for economic recovery
Tuesday 14 December 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
An $80 million loan will prop up the national economy just weeks after New Zealand delivered a $60 million aid package for ‘Covid-19 economic support and recovery’.
Pet bird returns home from the wild
Monday 13 December 2021 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Environment, National
The Taamo family bid farewell to their beloved pet gannet Aki a week ago, releasing it back into the wild. But the charismatic bird has since returned, deciding it would rather live with the family who raised it on the island of Aitutaki.
Henry receives top Imanuela Akatemia award
Monday 13 December 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
Shirlene Henry received the Imanuela Akatemia’s Senior General Excellence award at the school’s prizegiving awards on Wednesday last week.
Fitness group’s run-a-thon raises over $3000
Monday 13 December 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National
A fun run-a-thon event on Saturday organised by the TMS Fitness Club has raised a total of $3153.30 which was donated to the Rotaract Rarotonga Club.
Man convicted for trespassing and intoxication
Monday 13 December 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National
Araitia Araitia was convicted of being unlawfully found after being intoxicated and walking into someone’s property.
Man pleads guilty to drunkenness in public
Monday 13 December 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National
A man who previously claimed he was punched by police and told “shut up, this is not Fiji” changed his plea from not guilty to guilty.
Superfund changes default option to ‘balanced fund’
Monday 13 December 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands National Superannuation Fund (CINSF) will change its default option from the conservative fund to the balanced fund on January 1, 2022.
Police warn don’t drink and drive
Monday 13 December 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National
The police are projecting a bump in the number of road incidents this month, due to the onset of the festive season, a statement from the Cook Islands Police Service said.
Omoka student receives grant to join Tereora
Saturday 11 December 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
Penrhyn schools of Omoka and Tetautua held their prize-giving events separately last week and consequently, the principal of both schools Apii Napa had to cross the lagoon highway to attend the event at Tetautua.
Becoming an Ocean Champion: Tāua e Moana Ocean & I
Saturday 11 December 2021 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, Features
Thursday night was Rarotonga’s turn to hear some of the ocean health presentations that were presented to the whole of the pa enua by the voyagers from Tāua e Moana – Ocean & I, writes Te Ipukarea Society.
Huge excitement as Christmas holidays begin
Saturday 11 December 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Education, National
The Year 4 students at Papa’aroa School couldn’t contain their excitement for the very last day of school yesterday as they lined up outside their classroom to finish off the last few hours left of their school day.
Mother of seven receives suspended sentence
Saturday 11 December 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National
A woman was put on a two-year suspended sentence after stealing from the KAPs store in Matavera twice on one day in October.
Vaxed or unvaxed that is the question
Saturday 11 December 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Health, National
Government agencies and ministries have been told to have a Covid-19 policy in place for staff and clients while health and safety officers are to be mandated in an effort to undertake responsibilities on behalf of the agency, ministry or business they represent.
PM Brown, Puna seeking costs from failed private prosecution
Saturday 11 December 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National
Prime Minister Mark Brown says he was not surprised Citizens Against Corruption’s (CAC) attempts to lay charges a second time failed.
In brief: Court News
Saturday 11 December 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A man has been fined and banned from driving with another man convicted of willful damage.
Man receives 15 months prison for stealing
Friday 10 December 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National
A Rarotonga man was sentenced to 15 months prison for stealing a grass cutter worth $1000, along with other items worth $741 and contempt of court.
Tereora students help Muri project before holidays
Friday 10 December 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National
Three busloads of Tereora College students headed out to Ngatangiia yesterday to help a local environment group with its project to protect land around streams and coastal areas in Muri.
Hopes and dreams of the nation’s future generation
Friday 10 December 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Economy, National
Members of Parliament and government officials gathered at the Office of the Prime Minister on Wednesday to hear about the country’s National Sustainable Development Agenda (NSDA 2020+) for the next 100 years.
Mandatory vaccination on the cards for employees
Friday 10 December 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
Mandatory vaccination will be implemented by at least one state owned enterprise and the leading private enterprise, while another supermarket has no intention of enforcing dismissal of the unvaccinated, unless government legislates it.
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