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Offender in aggravated robbery sentenced to two years in prison
Tuesday 15 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
The second offender in an aggravated robbery that took place at Tex Mart in Arorangi last year has been sentenced to two years in prison.
Abrihana McBirney is Apii Mauke’s top student
Monday 14 December 2020 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
Apii Mauke’s prize giving presentation held a week ago had a great turnout from families supporting the occasion.
Jet requests stopover after striking adverse weather
Monday 14 December 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
On Saturday afternoon the tower at Rarotonga International Airport received a call from pilots on a Boeing 757 cargo plane en-route from Honolulu to Pago Pago, American Samoa.
Four lose driver’s licence for driving under the influence
Monday 14 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Four driving related offences involving driving under the influence of alcohol were brought before Justice of the Peace Carmen Temata on Thursday.
Lucky escape for motorists
Monday 14 December 2020 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
Three people escaped serious injuries after multiple crashes in Betela over the weekend.
New airline set for takeoff
Monday 14 December 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands businessman Mike Pero has renamed his new airline Pasifika Air but says serving Rarotonga remains his primary focus.
French national allowed to travel home
Saturday 12 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
The High Court yesterday reduced the bail amount for a French national charged with obtaining by false pretence.
Ministry of Culture celebrate another big year
Saturday 12 December 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Culture, National
Ministry of Culture secretary Anthony Turua said a workplace is only as good as its staff and theirs are exceptional.
Quarantine free travel with NZ by end of March, 2021
Saturday 12 December 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Economy, Health, National
New Zealand is working at pace to implement quarantine-free travel for Cook Islanders travelling to NZ as the first step in a phased approach to two-way quarantine free travel between the two nations.
Stephens wins island council by-election
Saturday 12 December 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands, Politics
Joanne Stephens won the Mauke Island Government by-election for the village of Makatea, edging out candidate Arapo Tutai by two votes for the final count of 17 - 15.
Cook Islands and New Zealand agree next steps towards quarantine-free travel
Friday 11 December 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands and New Zealand governments will confirm the timing for when removal of mandatory quarantine will take effect, next week.
Sharing the magic of Christmas
Friday 11 December 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local, National
Baby sharks, Olaf the snowman, Mickey and Minnie Mouse and Shrek were just some of the special guests who made appearances at this year’s Tropical Christmas Parade.
Sex education for young inmates
Friday 11 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, Health, National
Young inmates who were part of a sex education programme with the Cook Islands Family Welfare Association (CIFWA) Youth peer Educators completed their training yesterday.
Police defraud case adjourned to 2021
Friday 11 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
The four former Cook Islands Police staff who are charged with financial misconduct have their matter adjourned to February next year.
Bail variations to be confirmed today
Friday 11 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Submissions will be made to the High Court this morning to determine whether French national and Cook Islands businessman Yves Tchan Pan will be allowed to travel to his home country, Tahiti.
Opportunity for ‘flying’ Fijians
Friday 11 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Fiji, National
A window of opportunity has finally opened for Fijians in Rarotonga who are wanting to return home, says Roana Silatolu.
Huge drop in crashes but driver behaviour remains unchanged
Friday 11 December 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local, National
The Covid-19 pandemic is being credited with a significant decrease in the number of motor vehicle crashes this year compared to the same time in 2019, but police are urging drivers to be sensible.
Third time’s a charm
Friday 11 December 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local, National
After two unclaimed winners, the CookSafe finally has a winner for its Tag In competition.
Lights, camera, action!
Thursday 10 December 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Economy, National, Technology
A group of passionate film and television experts has established the Cook Islands Film, Television and Video Industry Council to set up the country as a hot movie location.
Tourism to pay tribute to former leader
Thursday 10 December 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, Local, National
The Air New Zealand Cook Islands Tourism Awards next week will pay tribute to former Tourism Industry Council president, the late Sue Fletcher-Vea.
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