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Cannabis found in underwear
Wednesday 25 January 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National
A man who was found with a small amount of cannabis on him after being stopped for drink-driving has been sentenced to 12 months’ supervision.
Blackrock the first back to school
Wednesday 25 January 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
Blackrock, the country’s first and oldest early childhood education centre was the first to kick off the 2023 academic calendar for schools in the Cook Islands opening on Monday.
Defendant told to seek advice
Wednesday 25 January 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A man charged with assault with intent to injure has been advised to seek legal representation.
This is unsatisfactory: Chief Justice Keane
Wednesday 25 January 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
The case against a woman of obtaining by false pretense which stretches back nearly five years, has been described as unsatisfactory by her lawyer.
Guilty plea in $118,000 deception case
Wednesday 25 January 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A woman has entered a guilty plea to obtaining by deception in a $118,000 case involving the New Zealand Ministry of Social Development.
‘Power imbalance’ between victim and attacker
Wednesday 25 January 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National
Former guard with multiple convictions sentenced in alcohol-fueled, unprovoked and severe assault
Home owner calls on those damaging properties to ‘stop’
Wednesday 25 January 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
An Arorangi resident is calling on those who are damaging other people’s property to stop.
Avatiu MP calls for youths to focus on ‘constructive, positive matters’
Wednesday 25 January 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Avatiu MP Albert Nicholas is calling on the teenagers who are involving themselves in an alleged ongoing dispute, to direct their energy to something more positive and constructive.
The young and the bowled
Tuesday 24 January 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Bowling, Sports
The highlight of the Cook Islands Bowls 2022 season prizegiving awards was the battle of the “young and bold” for the title of the singles championships.
‘Reckless boys returning from nightclubs’ suspect in Makea Palace damage
Tuesday 24 January 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Makea Karika George Ariki is disappointed with the damages done to the Makea Karika Palace fences over the weekend.
‘Street fight’ concern: youths from neighbouring villages involved
Tuesday 24 January 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Police have arrested a 22-year-old male in connection to an ongoing dispute between youths of two neighbouring villages in Rarotonga.
New sentencing date to be set for alleged rapist
Tuesday 24 January 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A Mangaia man charged with multiple offences including rape, cruelty to a child and assault on a child has entered guilty pleas in the High Court.
Concerned turtle tour operators await ‘clear mandated guidelines’
Tuesday 24 January 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Tourism
Several months after it was first mooted, turtle tour operators are still waiting for clear mandated guidelines for their operations.
Cook Islands records 121k visitors in 2022
Tuesday 24 January 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
Tourism operators are being advised to use the down time to prepare for the pickup ahead of the busy season, which starts in April.
Vaka project reaches halfway mark
Tuesday 24 January 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
The art of building a canoe from tree logs is rarely seen, however, in a bid to revive the traditional practice, last September, Te Mana O Te Vaka boat building and sailing project was launched. Now the head of the project plans a traditional canoeing race and vaka fishing competition to bring his vision to life.
Cook Islands hunting for shearers and woolhandlers for World Champs
Tuesday 24 January 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Cook Islanders residing in New Zealand – especially those working on a sheep farm – have a great opportunity to represent the country at the upcoming Golden Shears competition.
Letter: Australia’s ‘Invasion Day’ debate
Tuesday 24 January 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, January 26th is a date that polarises opinion in Australia.
Japan offers to meet over plans to dump treated radioactive water
Tuesday 24 January 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Fiji, Regional
A month away from the expected discharge of treated radioactive water into the Pacific Ocean, Japan has offered to meet a high-level delegation from the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) in its attempt to assure that the process is safe for the environment and health of peoples of the Pacific.
Activists call for US apology for Marshall Is nuclear tests
Monday 23 January 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Marshall Islands, Regional
Over 100 activist groups, including Greenpeace, Veterans for Peace, and the Arms Control Association have signed a letter calling on US President Joe Biden to apologise for nuclear tests conducted in the Marshall Islands.
India thrash Black Caps, lead series 2-0
Monday 23 January 2023 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports
India vs New Zealand – ODI Series – 2nd ODI. New Zealand – 108 all out in 34.3 overs (Phillips 36, Shami 3/18, Pandya 2/16) lost to India 111 for 2 in 20.1 overs (Rohit 51, Gill 40*, Shipley 1/29) by 8 wickets with 179 balls remaining.
