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Women arrested following Nikao assault incident

Two women aged 32 and 19 are to appear in court following an alleged assault in Nikao.

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Kiwi tourists convicted, fined following drunken incidents

Two Kiwi visitors have appeared in court and been ordered to pay fines on two separate matters involving the consumption of alcohol.

First aid saves lives

World First Aid Day is an annual observance held on the second Saturday of September each year serving as a global platform to raise awareness about the importance of first aid knowledge and skills in saving lives.

Health


Marumaru Atua heads for Palmerston

Vaka Marumaru Atua has departed for Palmerston Island on a chartered trip to collect the Project Working Group (PWG) who are working with the island community to address the rat problem.

Features


Visitor appears in court following Tourism office crash

Several court matters were presided by Justice of the Peace John Whitta at Criminal Court in Rarotonga on September 7.

Court


Cook Islands in Executive Council for UNESCO’s Oceanographic Commission

Cook Islands has been elected to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) Executive Council of the Intergovernmental Oceanic Commission (IOC) for 2023 – 2025.

Economy


Agriculture staff in para-veterinary class

Six Ministry of Agriculture biosecurity and livestock staff have been attending a veterinary summer class, and at the end of the year, the successful participants will receive certification from SPC and the Ministry of Agriculture.

Economy


Cruise ship makes unplanned stop due to medical incidents

Cruise ship Coral Princess made an unplanned stop in Rarotonga on Tuesday as two people required medical attention, while it is understood a passenger on an inbound Air New Zealand flight to Rarotonga died this week.

Health


Battling the stigma of mental health across the Pacific

Mental health remains a stigma in the Pacific, but there might be some good news out of the Cook Islands. Caleb Fotheringham of RNZ reports.

Health


Minister denies involvement with South Korean cult Grace Rd Church

Minister Vaine “Mac” Mokoroa has been quick to dismiss suggestions that members of the controversial South Korean cult Grace Road Church have recently visited the Cook Islands, while others remain silent.

Local


Lahaina fundraising event brings in $10k and more to come . .

Rarotonga turned up in the wind and rain as part of a combined effort to support the fire destroyed town of Lahaina, in Maui, Hawaii.

Local


Cooks resort group nabs three trophies at travel awards

A Cook Islands resort group has scooped three trophies at the World Travel Awards.

Features


A dream catch . . .

Visitors on board a Raro Fishing Charters vessel eturned to Avatiu Harbour ecstatic as they had just become part of their very own extraordinary fishing tale, reeling in their biggest fish ever.

Local


Drug importation accused released on bail, with curfews and to remain in Cook Islands

Two men charged separately for alleged importation of drugs while arriving on separate flights to Rarotonga last week have been granted bail.

Court


College students step up for showcase

Tereora College students are gearing up to showcase their exceptional talents and creativity in the highly anticipated Tūrangavaevae Performing Arts assessment.

Education


Police concerned about future of road safety

Police have raised concerns about the future of road safety in the Cook Islands, with young drivers over represented in the number of traffic infringements dished out over the past three months.

Crime


Supporting international charter flights to Aitutaki

Should there be an increase in international charter flights to Aitutaki, basing border officials in Aitutaki will be explored, says Principal Immigration Officer, Chere Arthur.

Economy


Court brief September 1

A number of criminal matters were called before Chief Justice Patrick Keane via audio visual link at the Criminal High Court in Avarua on September 1.

Court


Air NZ chief executive to visit Rarotonga amidst tourism anger

Air New Zealand’s chief executive officer Greg Foran is scheduled to be in Rarotonga in November.

Economy


Acting Prime Minister Albert Nicholas hospitalised following medical event

Acting Prime Minister Albert Nicholas has been flown to New Zealand following a medical event, leaving Minister Vainetutai Rose Toki-Brown to take the reins.

Economy


Cook Islanders recognised by Pasifika Medical Association

The 27th Annual Pasifika Medical Association (PMA) conference on Rarotonga (6-8 September) closed yesterday at Te Are Karioi Nui, and continues in Aitutaki on September 11.

Art


Drug importation allegations: Two accused say it was done for others

Allegation have been made by two accused men who appeared in court on separate charges that the drugs imported were for ‘others’. Police should make enquiries this weekend, Justice Colin Doherty says.

Court


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