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Three years in jail for cannabis
Tuesday 13 July 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National
A man with eight different medical conditions will spend three years in prison for cannabis-related charges.
Immigration approves revised policies to ease labour shortage
Tuesday 13 July 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration rolled out changes to its immigration policies on Monday and backdated them to July 1, in a bid to ease labour skills shortages in the Cook Islands.
‘Nasty surprise’ as vandals target vehicle in overnight incident
Tuesday 13 July 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
Vandals targeted a vehicle in Avarua on Saturday leaving the owner out of pocket and with an unsightly mess to clean up.
Transforming lives through compassion
Monday 12 July 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
Placing the focus on those who are denied by society is the vision of the independent Compassion Project Rarotonga organisation.
Court briefs
Monday 12 July 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National
Court briefs for the week of July 5, 2021
Application for appeal in case against PM and Puna
Monday 12 July 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
A case involving Prime Minister Mark Brown and Pacific Forum Secretary General Henry Puna was dismissed in March this year by a High Court judge, but could be brought back to life as lawyer Norman George and Paul Allsworth of Citizens Against Corruption (CAC) apply to appeal the matter.
Vāito‘anga kite tatau Maori
Monday 12 July 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
I teia epetoma (ra 5 ki te ra 8 no Tiurai) kua apai’ia atu te tarere Vāitoʻanga Kite Tatau Māori ki roto i te au apii katoatoa o Rarotonga nei.
80 drivers currently disqualified for drink driving
Monday 12 July 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
Three more drivers will be heading to court following the results of their respective blood specimen tests, which had been sought by police in the aftermath of recent road incidents.
100 per cent first dose for Pukapuka, Nassau
Monday 12 July 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National
The Covid-19 vaccination programme in the northern group islands have kicked off with 100 per cent turnouts.
Te Are Karioi Nui reopens after $1.6m major refurbishment
Saturday 10 July 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The Government yesterday morning commemorated the 30-year anniversary of the Sir Geoffrey Henry National Culture Centre, Te Puna Korero – the country’s largest multi-complex venue.
Suspect vessel was ‘licensed purse seiner’
Saturday 10 July 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in National, Outer Islands
The Ministry of Marine Resources has responded to a query by a crew member of vaka Marumaru Atua over suspected illegal fishing in the northern Pa Enua.
Hard work pays off for 13 health protection officers
Saturday 10 July 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National
After three years of study and hard work, 13 new Te Marae Ora health workers graduated yesterday and received their warrant of appointment as health protection law enforcement officers.
Jailed for domestic violence
Saturday 10 July 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National
A man who committed a “severe domestic violence incident” with two attempts of strangulation will spend five and a half years in prison.
A ‘little fire truck with a heart’
Saturday 10 July 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
A much needed fire truck has been welcomed to ease the demands of fire emergencies on Rarotonga.
Contact tracing drive continues
Saturday 10 July 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Health, National
The Cook Islands Chamber of Commerce, which has led the development of the country’s two main contact tracing systems, says downloads of the contact tracing smartphone app are increasing along with the number of registered CookSafe QR cardholders.
An afternoon on the greens
Friday 9 July 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
The teenagers of Autism Cook Islands spent their Thursday afternoon at the Rarotonga Bowling Club where they were able to show off their bowling skills and enjoy some fun in the soft afternoon sun.
Crown Law mum on licence amendment
Friday 9 July 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
The controversial drivers licencing regulation that requires those aged 60 and over to undergo a medical examination was first raised in January this year. Six months on, there is no progress and the government agency responsible for amending the legislation is keeping mum on the issue.
Increased demand for Rarotonga sees more flights added
Friday 9 July 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
Air New Zealand has added additional capacity to its Rarotonga flights which has been welcomed by the tourism sector.
Govt, Demos tight-lipped on police investigation of former ministry head
Friday 9 July 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local, National
Political leaders are remaining silent after the recent termination of the head of Infrastructure Cook Islands.
An apple a day keeps the dentist away?
Friday 9 July 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
A fundraising event was held on Thursday by Titikaveka College students to raise money for Information Technology (IT) equipment.
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