Monday 25 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Weather
Cook Islands is experiencing its warmest weather of the year due to a marine heatwave, but the forecast predicts a return to normal weather patterns next month.
Saturday 23 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
Former Cook Islands deputy prime minister Robert Tapaitau and two former senior government officials, Ngatokorua Puna and his wife Diane Charlie-Puna, were taken to Arorangi Prison yesterday morning after receiving prison sentences.
Friday 22 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Crime, National
The former deputy prime minister and two former senior civil servants have been handed prison sentences for fraudulently using $70,000 in public funds.
Friday 22 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
The former deputy prime minister and two former senior civil servants will be sentenced today after being convicted of fraudulently using $70,000 in public funds.
Friday 22 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National
The panel reviewing the minimum wage has been asked to consider the living conditions of the most vulnerable, grassroots people when compiling their final recommendation for the new minimum wage rate.
Thursday 21 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National, Parliament
A new Public Health Bill granting Te Marae Ora (TMO) Ministry of Health the power to regulate smoking and vaping in the Cook Islands will be presented to Parliament in May.
Thursday 21 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
A Rarotonga resident is calling for government intervention to improve power bill readings or introduce another provider to create competition.
Wednesday 20 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby
The 2024 Cook Islands Touch open men’s and women’s preliminary rounds of competition will conclude on Monday with top four teams heading into playoffs to be held on Easter Monday.
Wednesday 20 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
The driver of a tourist bus that crashed in Rarotonga in late December, 2022 has been convicted for careless driving causing injury.
Wednesday 20 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Politics
The Cook Islands Party candidate has decided against filing a petition for the Penrhyn seat after earlier saying her team was reviewing the election process and roll following the by-election on Tuesday last week.
Tuesday 19 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Police are advising motorcycle owners to park their vehicles in plain view and do not leave keys in the vehicle or the ignition.
Tuesday 19 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
The driver accused of a bus crash that occurred in Rarotonga in late December of 2022 is being tried by a judge and jury at the High Court in Avarua.
Tuesday 19 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National
Ministry of Finance and Economic Management (MFEM) has reportedly spent $12,000 on a senior expat executive’s pet dog.
Monday 18 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby
There are two more games left for this third round of the 2024 Touch Rugby Competition before the teams’ progress to playoffs.
Monday 18 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National, Parliament
The Cook Islands government will approach New Zealand regarding a newly imposed tyre levy, seeking an exemption or rebate similar to VAT exemption on exports.
Monday 18 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
The Cook Islands has reported no cases of cryptosporidium, a waterborne parasite causing diarrhoea, despite a rise in cases in New Zealand.
Monday 18 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
A decision on Police Commissioner Turepu James Keenan’s term renewal is pending next month as an investigation is underway into a complaint filed against him to the Ombudsman.
Sunday 17 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A woman who is facing two counts of common assault was granted interim name suppression at the Criminal Court in Avarua on Thursday.
Saturday 16 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Cook Islands hosted an anti-money laundering/countering terrorism financing workshop for Kiribati and Marshall Islands to share knowledge and strengthen regional partnerships.
Saturday 16 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Business, Economy, Local, National
Rarotonga residents are questioning the island’s power supplier Te Aponga Uira (TAU) on the logic behind the alleged increased costs of power bills.