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Demos call for due diligence on MOP plan
Monday 7 January 2019 | Published in Politics
Democratic Party Opposition leader Terepai Maoate says government must proceed with utmost caution, and the strictest due diligence must be conducted on every aspect of the Merchant of Paradise plan for development of the outer islands, before a decision is reached on whether or not it should be presented to the government of China.
Call to take tough stand on violence
Monday 7 January 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Cook Islands Women’s Counselling Centre, Punanga Tauturu Inc is calling on the High Court to take a stronger stance on cases involving charges of assault on a female.
Tepaki to release $300m plan
Saturday 5 January 2019 | Published in Economy
Merchant of Paradise plans to release its $300 million “integration development” plan for the outer islands and part one of Merchant of Paradise’s two-part “Paradise Prosperity Plan” to the government next week.
Resuable bottles protect paradise
Saturday 5 January 2019 | Published in Environment
Single use plastics are one of major contributors to the waste we generate in the Cook Islands.
Avarua wharf a popular Spot
Saturday 5 January 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
In attempt to escape the oppressive humidity yesterday afternoon, most kids living in town chose Avarua wharf as the best and handiest spot to cool off.
It's 'shootouts' at the Sheraton
Saturday 5 January 2019 | Published in Local
What better way to make use of the abandoned hotel at Vaimaanga than to have teams of paintballers running around its concrete structure firing paint-filled pellets at each other?
World of discovery in Arorangi
Saturday 5 January 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment
The Discover – Marine & Wildlife Eco-Centre in Arorangi has opened its doors to the public after a grand opening on Wednesday.
Police looking out for 'fishy' deals
Saturday 5 January 2019 | Published in Crime
Police are on the lookout for a man who has been offering to sell fish but fails to produce any after he has been paid for it.
It's the fish story of the year...
Saturday 5 January 2019 | Published in Local
What better way to spend the day than to go out fishing and reel in a marlin - the first for 2019?
Drink proves expensive idea
Saturday 5 January 2019 | Published in Crime
Ten people facing charges of driving with excess breath alcohol appeared before Justice of Peace John Whitta at the Cook Islands High Court on Thursday.
Fraud case set for March
Saturday 5 January 2019 | Published in Crime
A case in which Ngamau Wichman-Tou is charged with intent to defraud by false pretence, has been adjourned to March 7.
Four end 2018 on serious charges
Saturday 5 January 2019 | Published in Crime
Five people spent part of the last day of 2018 in the High Court – four of them after being arrested last weekend on a variety of charges, including one male facing an allegation of rape.
Ei katu flying from market every morning
Saturday 5 January 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Anna Savage makes a fresh ei katu, standing with her rack of colourful plastic head garlands at the Punanga Nui market on Friday morning.
Assault charge brings $350 fine for visitor
Friday 4 January 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A visitor to Rarotonga charged with common assault was received a $350 fine when he appeared before Justice of Peace John Whitta at the Cook Islands High Court yesterday.
Rain expected throughout the weekend
Friday 4 January 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Weather
The rainy weather in Rarotonga and rest of the southern group is expected to continue throughout this weekend due to a trough line located west of the Southern Cook Islands.
Eleven artists show work in themed event
Friday 4 January 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Culture
Eleven artists are set to take part in a local art exhibition tomorrow at the newly-built Tavioni Gallery and Vananga located on the back road at Atupa.
Tivaevae lessons from local experts
Friday 4 January 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
Students from Carlton College in the US were given lessons on the intricate needle art of tivaevae on Monday this week.
Festive season brings out opportunistic thieves
Friday 4 January 2019 | Published in Crime
The festive season might still be with us but it hasn’t stopped opportunistic thieves from taking advantage of others.
Lady Robati passes away
Friday 4 January 2019 | Published in Local
Lady Tereapii Robati (nee Pittman), passed away yesterday in New Zealand at St Joseph's Home of Compassion in Upper Hutt, Wellington.
Born on the first day of a new year
Friday 4 January 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Thora Teremoana Hewett, pictured with proud mother Raroua Hewitt, is the only baby born into our world at Rarotonga Hospital on New Year’s Day 2019.
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