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A woman, who is charged with one count of common assault, has pleaded guilty. Noomataora Une, represented by defence lawyer Mark Short, admitted to the charge before Justice of the Peace John Whitta ...
Kia Orana Editor, Poor Mark Brown is simply out of touch with reality. He doesn't realise that he spends a lot of time with one foot on the ground and the other in the air running around begging for ...
As Earth Day was marked around the globe on Tuesday, Cook Islands National Environment Service (NES) is using the occasion to shine a spotlight on one of the country’s largest and most ambitious ...
Cook Islands’ leading environmental lobby group is hoping that the Cook Islands government will speak out against the recent executive order from United States President Donald Trump aimed at ...
Whether it’s a scraped paw from an adventurous walk or a cut sustained during playtime, minor injuries are common in pets. As a responsible pet owner, knowing how to administer basic first aid for ...
A man over the age of 30 has been convicted of raping a girl aged between 12 and 16 in Rarotonga. A man over the age of 30 has been convicted of raping a girl aged between 12 and 16 in Rarotonga.
All four dengue cases reported in the Cook Islands have recovered, with only one new active case remaining, says Secretary for Health Bob Williams. Williams yesterday confirmed that the previously ...
Tourism’s contribution to the Cook Islands economy is set to surpass half a billion dollars this year, according to the Cook Islands Visitor Economy Factsheet released today. Tourism’s contribution to ...
The proposed constitutional amendment to declare the Cook Islands a Christian nation has been rejected by a Parliamentary committee, which deemed it discriminatory and a violation of fundamental human ...
Kia Orana madam chair, I write on behalf of the 3407 Cook Islanders who signed the 'Keep Our Water Free' petition. In our submission, we made a clear and principled request, seeking that Parliament ...
Despite ongoing staff shortages, the Cook Islands Police Service remains committed to upskilling its officers, with a two-week training programme underway earlier this week. The training, which ...
Cook Islands has welcomed the new Pacific Ambassador for the United Nations Children’s Fund, as announced this week. Minister for Health, Agriculture, Superannuation and Internal Affairs Vainetutai ...