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Annandale appointed country’s new Solicitor General
Thursday 23 March 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
Acting in his capacity as Cook Islands Attorney General, Prime Minister Mark Brown yesterday officially announced the appointment of Lauaki Jason Annandale as the country’s new Solicitor General.
Motorcyclist hospitalised after crash with drunk tourist
Thursday 23 March 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Crime, National
A motorcyclist has been hospitalised after suffering fractured ribs and other injuries in a collision with a drunk driver last weekend.
Man facing assault and violence charges represent himself
Thursday 23 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National
A man with multiple assault and violence charges is representing himself in Court.
PM invites King Charles III
Thursday 23 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National
Members of Parliament finally got the chance to pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II on day two of Parliament yesterday with the Prime Minister revealing an invitation has been sent for King Charles III to attend the Rarotonga International Airport’s 50th Anniversary next year.
New MPs get the nod: Committees established
Thursday 23 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics
Parliamentary committees were established on day two of sitting with several new faces on board.
‘Govt exists to help our people across all fronts’
Thursday 23 March 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Politics
The Ceremonial Opening of the 18th Parliament of the Cook Islands – Te Marae Akarau Vānanga o te Kuki Airani – got underway yesterday morning from 10am at Te Are Karioi/National Auditorium (King’s Chambers).
Dame Meg Taylor: Pacific needs to sit up and pay close attention to AUKUS
Wednesday 22 March 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Papua New Guinea, Regional
A Pacific elder and former secretary general of the Pacific Islands Forum says Pacific leaders need to sit up and pay closer attention to AUKUS and the Indo-Pacific Strategy and China’s response to them. Speaking from Port Moresby in Papua New Guinea, Dame Meg Taylor said Pacific leaders were being sidelined in major geopolitical decisions […]
International help needed for Kiribati water crisis
Wednesday 22 March 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Kiribati, Regional
On World Water Day, March 22, David Kakiakia explained his hope for Kiribati, which is suffering from severe drought. Kiribati has the highest infant mortality rates in the Pacific linked directly to unsafe drinking water, according to Childfund. The country has very low ground water which is contaminated by salt and rubbish. Climate change is making […]
Gilbert Enoka to end his time with All Blacks
Monday 20 March 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in
All Blacks Mental Skills Coach Gilbert Enoka, who is a Cook Islander, has announced he will not look to extend his time with New Zealand Rugby once his contract expires following the Rugby World Cup.
Community service for breaching probationary conditions
Monday 20 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in
A man on probation has been placed on a community service order after failing to adhere to his probationary conditions.
Court briefs 19.03.23
Monday 20 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in
A businessman pleaded for leniency, after being convicted for driving careless and driving with excess breath alcohol. Hewett Napa, who appeared before JP Taoro on Thursday, pleaded guilty to the two charges. He was stopped by police on March 11 after crashing his vehicle on the backroads of Nikao. He was breath-tested and blew a […]
Public submissions open for major town project
Saturday 18 March 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, Local, National
The Panama beautification and Punanga Nui Market re-organisation project is gaining momentum with the National Environment Service yesterday announcing an Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) permit application for public scrutiny.
Man guilty of injuring gets bail following night in custody
Friday 17 March 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National
A man has been bailed after spending a night in custody following a three-day jury trial in which he was found not guilty of injuring a woman with intent but guilty of injuring her by an unlawful act.
PM says shortage of housing in Cooks: Loan scheme still under construction
Wednesday 15 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown says there is a shortage of housing as government prepares its discount home loan scheme for first time buyers.
The winners from Polyfest 2023: Cooks take the stage
Wednesday 15 March 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Culture, Local, National
Five secondary schools (division one and two) performed including defending champions Māngere College, but it was the students from Auckland Girls Grammar School who showcased the beautiful dance styles of the Cook Islands.
Education crucial to curbing growing numbers of diseases
Thursday 9 March 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Papua New Guinea, Regional
The occurrence of vector-borne disease in the Pacific is growing and people are being asked to do more to counter it.
Frank Bainimarama spends night in police cell, due in court today
Thursday 9 March 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional
Former Fijian prime minister Frank Bainimarama is due to appear for a special hearing in a Suva court this morning after spending the night in a police cell alongside the suspended police chief Sitiveni Qiliho.
Lack of oxygen in waters leads to dead fish in Rakahanga
Thursday 9 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in
Dozens of fish were found dead in a Rakahanga lagoon this week, prompting concern among the residents of the northern group island.
International Women’s Day: Bank steps up staff support
Wednesday 8 March 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in
A Rarotonga workplace is leading the charge in embracing the meaning behind International Women’s Day.
Chinese billionaire Jack Ma visits Rarotonga
Tuesday 7 March 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in National, Tourism
The arrival of two planes at Rarotonga International Airport has aircraft spotters asking questions.
