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Five months prison for Aitutaki indecent assault, other charges
A man who was convicted for 12 separate offences including indecent assault has been sentenced to five months imprisonment.
Probation for repeat offender
The fourth accused in a Nikao brawl incident on January 28 this year has been sentenced to 12 months’ probation.
Resort supports local school with culinary outreach programme
Pacific Resort Rarotonga in the Cook Islands has announced its latest initiative aimed at uplifting the young local community through a dynamic culinary outreach programme with Titikaveka College.
Tourist influx expected as Jetstar adds flight
Jetstar is adding a fourth weekly flight between Sydney and Rarotonga due to strong demand from Australian tourists, bringing the total to four flights per week, starting later this month.
Public up in arms over proposed expansion of Cabinet, proxy voting
Parliament is holding public meetings to discuss proposed amendments to the Constitution, with Rarotonga residents strongly opposing an increase in Cabinet Ministers and a measure allowing MPs to vote by proxy.
Rental car flips into creek, driver okay
A 43-year-old driver escaped serious injury after the rental car he was driving rolled off into the creek by the Nikao seawall early yesterday morning.
Parent calls for action after child targeted online
A social media page has come under investigation for cyberbullying after a parent filed a police complaint and publicly expressed their concerns.
Tapaitau tops preliminary count
The preliminary results of the Penrhyn by-election held yesterday shows a close race between Sarakura Tapaitau, wife of the former MP, and Cook Islands Party candidate Vaine Wichman.
Fishing vessel Zambucca hauled out of water for inspection
Curious onlookers gathered at Avatiu Harbour yesterday to watch the precarious operation of fishing vessel FV Zambucca being lifted out of the water by two cranes.
Driver guilty of careless driving and refusal of breathalyser test
A 45-year-old man has been found guilty of driving-related charges by a jury.
JPs enhance skills in decision- making and judgment writing
Justices of the Peace (JPs) practicing in Cook Islands Court are undertaking training in a workshop focused on decision-making and judgment writing.
Cook Islands women attend disaster risk reduction training in Tonga
Cook Islanders Eileen Macquarie and Ella Napara participated in the weeklong second phase of the disaster risk reduction training in Nuku’alofa, Tonga last week.
Penrhyn ‘ready to vote’
Voters in the Cook Islands’ northern group island of Penrhyn head to the polls today for a by-election.
More rain expected for Rarotonga
Rarotonga is expected to experience more rain today, says the Cook Islands Meteorological Service.
Crashes, noise complaints, and arrests …
Cook Islands Police responded to a few reports over the weekend, including two suspected alcohol-related road crashes.
Man on trial for crash, refusal of breathalyser
A Rarotonga man is on trial for careless driving causing injury and refusing a breathalyser test after allegedly causing a motorcycle accident.
Opposition leader calls for review of treaty obligations after immigration ruling
The Leader of the Opposition is calling on Government to review and reconsider its approach to treaty obligations and the legislative process, to ensure that future legislation fully complies with the constitutional requirements and principles of separation of powers.
Survey shows ‘larger employers’ pay above minimum wage, says Chamber
A Cook Islands Chamber of Commerce survey has shown that the majority of employers, particularly larger employers, pay their employees more than the national minimum wage.
Seizing opportunities and daring to dream big
A young Cook Islands entrepreneur, overcame challenges to build a successful fitness business that empowers women and celebrates Cook Islands culture.
Cook Islands well prepared for measles despite regional outbreak risk
Cook Islands is well protected against measles, says Secretary of Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health.
Cook Islands establishes diplomatic ties with Panama
The Cook Islands and Republic of Panama formalised diplomatic relations last week through an exchange of diplomatic notes between the Cook Islands Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI) and the Panamanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MER).
‘Landmark decision’: Cook Islands High Court invalidates preferential residency for Kiwis
The Cook Islands High Court has ruled that a residency regulation giving preferential treatment to New Zealand citizens is ‘invalid’.