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‘Rowdy tourist’ bailed, told to seek legal advice
Saturday 20 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
An intoxicated tourist who was held in custody earlier this week has been advised to seek legal advice after her case was adjourned to April 24.
Driver, 52, to be questioned after fatal Nikao crash
Saturday 20 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
Police will be talking to the 52-year-old pickup truck driver who is alleged to have struck a motorcyclist, causing her death, in Nikao on Wednesday morning.
Strong first quarter fuels optimism for Cook Islands tourism industry
Saturday 20 April 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, National, Tourism
International economists and leading resorts say the Cook Islands is on track for a record year in arrivals, buoyed by strong first-quarter figures.
Northern Cooks hit by dry spell, southern group could be next
Friday 19 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Weather
Cook Islands’ northern islands faced dry conditions last month, while the south may experience similar dryness in April-June and the north could see wet weather.
Local MPs discuss challenges with NZ Speaker Parliamentary delegation
Friday 19 April 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, New Zealand, Parliament, Regional
Cook Islands parliamentarians engaged in open discussions with Aotearoa New Zealand’s Speaker of the House of Representatives Gerry Brownlee and his delegation at Parliament House yesterday morning.
Woman jailed for repeated breaches
Friday 19 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A young woman who is seen by the court to have had a disturbing pattern of behaviour for reoffending has been sentenced to around four weeks in jail.
Man gets four-year prison sentence for raping a minor
Friday 19 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A 22-year-old man was convicted and sentenced to four years in prison for raping a minor.
Asbestos removal project nears completion, disposal pending
Friday 19 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, Local, National
A $400,000 project to remove asbestos from a government building in Avarua is nearing completion, but there is no decision yet on how to dispose of the harmful fibres.
KAPs conquer Mixed Touch competition with dominant final win
Thursday 18 April 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in National, Sports, Touch Rugby
The 2024 Mixed Touch Season Competition wrapped up on Monday with thrilling semi-final and final matches that showcased the talent and competitiveness of the participating teams at the National Stadium in Nikao.
Vaka Marumaru Atua sets direct course for Hawaii
Thursday 18 April 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National, Tourism
Vaka Marumaru Atua will skip Tahiti and sail directly to Hawaii with a youth crew to attend the 2024 Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture in Honolulu in June.
Akava’ine to take centre stage as Miss Thunderhips strikes back!
Thursday 18 April 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, Entertainment, National
After a decade-long break, the electrifying Miss Thunderhips dance competition is back with a thunderous bang and taking to the stage tomorrow night at Te Are Kariori Domes for the Anuanua festival celebrations.
New Zealand Parliament Speaker visits Rarotonga
Thursday 18 April 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Parliament
Speaker of the New Zealand House of Representatives, Gerry Brownlee is visiting Cook Islands this week.
Intoxicated tourist faces charges after rumbling arrival
Thursday 18 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A tourist has got off to a bad start to her Rarotonga holiday after she was arrested and remanded into custody by police upon arrival at the Rarotonga International Airport on Tuesday night.
National Geographic Orion docks in Rarotonga
Thursday 18 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Tourism
State of the art expedition cruise ship, the National Geographic Orion, arrived in Rarotonga yesterday.
Chamber calls out ‘favouritism’ in Cryptocurrency Recovery Bill
Thursday 18 April 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Parliament, Politics
Cook Islands Chamber of Commerce is concerned the Tainted Cryptocurrency Recovery Bill gives preferential treatment to a USA company Drumcliffe to do business in the Cook Islands.
60-year-old woman dies in first road fatality of 2024
Thursday 18 April 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Cook Islands recorded its first road fatality of the year after a 60-year-old woman died from crash-related injuries yesterday morning.
Rarotonga grower raises concerns about produce theft
Thursday 18 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
A Rarotonga grower has raised concerns about what can be done to those caught stealing produce from other people’s farms.
Youth development courses tackle mental health, de-escalation
Wednesday 17 April 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Health, National
A police prevention team along with members from New Zealand Defence Force and Blue Light NZ held Youth Development training courses in the country.
Catholic community gears up for arrival of new coadjutor bishop
Wednesday 17 April 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Church Talk, Features, Local, National
The newly appointed coadjutor bishop arrives in Rarotonga tonight to assist the retiring Bishop before eventually succeeding him.
April rainfall sets record, exceeding March total
Wednesday 17 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Weather
Rainfall recorded in Rarotonga last week from April 7 to 12 was 135 millimetres, exceeding March’s monthly total of 119mm.
