National
Upgrade ahead for Muri road
Thursday 14 September 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
Infrastructure Cook Islands has confirmed preliminary works have been proposed for a project to improve the main road at Muri.
Jail no deterrent for assault-accused
Thursday 14 September 2017 | Published in Local
A man who recently served two months in prison for an assault that was described as “callous and cruel,” has appeared in court on another assault charge.
Hit and run at Ruatonga
Wednesday 13 September 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
Police want to hear from any witnesses following a hit and run incident in Ruatonga near town on Sunday morning, around 6.30am.
More assault arrests over the weekend
Wednesday 13 September 2017 | Published in Local
Police arrested four people over the weekend on charges including assault on a female, indecent assault, and driving with excess blood alcohol.
NZ boosts support for Pacific aviation security
Wednesday 13 September 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
Following the delivery of a new x-ray machine to Rarotonga airport last week, the New Zealand government has announced a further boost for the aviation security for the Pacific.
Our cuisine goes to Germany
Wednesday 13 September 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Key media, airlines and travel agents from the Frankfurt area in Germany were treated to a taste of the Cook Islands last week.
Extra time for Crimes Bill submissions
Wednesday 13 September 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Public submission on the draft Crimes Bill 2017 has been extended to next year.
Cook Islands live, on Aussie TV
Wednesday 13 September 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
For the past four days Channel Nine Australia’s breakfast show Today has been broadcasting live weather crosses from sunny Rarotonga back to over one million Australians.
Ten give evidence in alleged assault case
Wednesday 13 September 2017 | Published in Crime
Ten witnesses are giving evidence for the Crown and prosecution in a case that will decide whether Tautua Solomona Iosefa indecently assaulted an 18-year old female last year.
'Act like judges,' Justice tells jury
Wednesday 13 September 2017 | Published in Local
A jury of nine women and three men are deciding the fate of a young man charged with indecent assault, Justice Patrick Keane telling the panel in the High Court on Monday that they were the judges of the case and “must act like judges.”
EU helps sanitation project
Wednesday 13 September 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The Cook Islands has secured $2.3 million from the European Union (EU) towards the country’s sanitation programme.
Show looks for the healthiest babies
Tuesday 12 September 2017 | Published in Health
The Tupapa Maraerenga baby show was held yesterday as local young ones aged up to three and a half were checked by doctors and nurses from the Health ministry.
Growers gear up for future
Tuesday 12 September 2017 | Published in Local
The Matavera Growers’ Association is well set up for the future thanks to new equipment and machinery bought with a grant from the government of India.
Newlyweds give back to the island
Tuesday 12 September 2017 | Published in Local
Not every couple that travels to Rarotonga for their wedding will go out of their way to leave behind a generous donation.
Dog checks move to Takitumu, few owners paying registration
Tuesday 12 September 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
Dogs in the Takitumu district are now under the spotlight from the Cook Islands Police Service.
Two weeks of work for visiting judge
Tuesday 12 September 2017 | Published in Local
High Court Judge Patrick Keane will preside over criminal and civil court cases at the High Court over the next two weeks.
Weather presenter in her element
Tuesday 12 September 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
A million viewers across Australia have been tuning into live weather broadcasts in Rarotonga this week shot by Channel Nine’s breakfast show, “Today”.
Welfare payouts top $18m
Tuesday 12 September 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The Cook Islands’ government is now paying out more than $18 million a year in welfare benefits.
Police want Marsh case overturned
Tuesday 12 September 2017 | Published in Local
Cook Islands Police are to lodge an appeal in the High Court to overturn a recent decision handed down by a Justice of the Peace to dismiss a 21-year old man without conviction.
Pupils celebrate world literacy day
Monday 11 September 2017 | Published in Education
Schools across the island marked World Literacy Day last week by colouring their hair, dressing up brightly and parading their favourite book characters.
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