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Case to go back to court for 17th time
Saturday 9 September 2017 | Published in Crime
A woman who appeared in court yesterday on the same charge for the 16th time in two years, was told her criminal case was not over, and that she must return to court yet again later this month.
Technicians get to root of problem
Saturday 9 September 2017 | Published in Local
Nearly 30 metres of thick, hardened tree root growing between the threads of High Voltage (HV) cable appear to be the contributing factor in the power outage around the north-western side of Rarotonga, last Saturday night.
Boost for airport security
Saturday 9 September 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Economy
The world’s aviation security is only as strong as its weakest link, and the Cook Islands Airport Authority is determined not to be a weak link.
Internal Affairs launches outreach
Saturday 9 September 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Ministry of Internal Affairs has started a community outreach programme to educate Cook Islands residents about its activities. Acting secretary of Internal Affairs Paul Allsworth and Welfare Services director Ngatuaine Maui yesterday spoke on Radio Cook Islands in what is expected to become a monthly radio talkback session.
It's bon voyage to French patrol boat
Thursday 7 September 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
French Navy patrol boat the Arago, and its crew, conducted a courtesy call to Rarotonga this week, demonstrating the strengthening ties and cooperation between the French Navy in French Polynesia and the Cook Islands.
Defendant still in limbo after two years
Thursday 7 September 2017 | Published in Local
A woman has appeared in court for the 15th time regarding a case that has been going on for more than two years.
Ancestral bones initiated protected area
Thursday 7 September 2017 | Published in Local
Cook Islands Marae Moana director Jacqui Evans is attending the International Marine Protected Areas Congress in La Serena, Chile. Here she shares some of the things she has learned at the meeting.
Donors give more than just a little...
Thursday 7 September 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
A givealittle page set up to raise money for the restoration of vaka Te Marumaru Atua has already raised over $2,600 thanks to 27 generous donors.
Leaders discuss regional issues
Thursday 7 September 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Issues including climate change and ocean conservation have been the major topics of discussion during the 48th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting which ends in Samoa today.
Database investment worth $3 million
Thursday 7 September 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Cook Islands government is set to invest $3 million over the next two years to procure and implement a centralised database system for ministries and agencies across government.
Police investigation in the spotlight
Thursday 7 September 2017 | Published in Local
What police did or didn’t do that resulted in a botched court case and how a man under police investigation was able to leave the country are being investigated by the Office of the Ombudsman.
Police close in on 'graffiti bandit'
Thursday 7 September 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
Police say they are finally closing in on graffiti bandit Festo who has been branding fences and businesses around the island.
Run raises $9000 for helpful charity
Thursday 7 September 2017 | Published in Local
Members of a local family have raised over $9000 to help a charity that helped them maintain their daily lives while their grandson received treatment for a life-threatening illness in New Zealand.
Fearless media man had big following
Thursday 7 September 2017 | Published in Local
The country’s leading radio interviewer who hosted a weekday talkback show that was nearly always controversial, will be remembered for being fearless and challenging.
Brown in ACP Leaders meeting
Thursday 7 September 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Finance minister Mark Brown took part in the Pacific ACP (African, Caribbean and Pacific) Leaders Meeting which was held on Monday in Apia, Samoa.
JP rejects leniency plea, but discharges defendant
Thursday 7 September 2017 | Published in Local
The court granting leniency to a foreign contract worker would give immigrants a major advantage over other offenders, says Justice of the Peace John Whitta.
Vehicle crashes on the increase
Thursday 7 September 2017 | Published in Local
The number of motor vehicle crashes happening on the island is becoming a serious concern for Cook Islands police.
Artist gifts his sculpture to university
Thursday 7 September 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Rarotonga artist Mike Tavioni has gifted his stone sculpture Taura Atua to the Cook Islands branch of the University of the Pacific.
Tereora dance concert tonight
Wednesday 6 September 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The much-anticipated dance concert based on the theme “Turanga Vaevae” (standing ground) will be held tonight at the National Auditorium.
Earth blamed for power cut
Tuesday 5 September 2017 | Published in Environment
An hour-long power shortage that affected parts of the island on Saturday evening is thought to have been caused by earth movement.
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