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Police media and strategic advisor Trevor Pitt reported a “relatively good long weekend” with no recent numbers of drunk driving or significantly impactful road accidents. According to Pitt, most ...
Justice of the Peace John Whitta presided over several court matters at the Criminal Court in Avarua yesterday. Fiji national Ravineel Kaushik has been excused from the Court due to medical reasons ...
June 9, 2025 A 23-year-old man, who admitted to the charges of excess blood alcohol and careless driving, has been ordered to pay more than $4000 to a rental company for reparation costs. Nelson ...
As innovative technology starts to rev up around the globe so does innovative tech for the electric car (EV) industry. Despite some slowdowns in the global EV market, the demand for battery materials ...
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 ...
New Zealand has paused millions of dollars in funding to the Cook Islands, citing a breach of trust and lack of consultation regarding the Cook Islands’ recent agreements with China. New Zealand has ...
Te Tuhi Kelly on 28/06/2025 As talk grows around “full sovereignty” and aid independence, let’s be real, this isn’t a simple path. It’s a complex journey shaped by decades of agreements like the 1980 ...
The Cook Islands joined global leaders, experts, and stakeholders at the 2025 Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (GP2025) in Geneva, Switzerland, from June 2–6, under the auspices of the ...
Strong winds and hazardous conditions continue to affect the Cook Islands, as a strong wind warning remains in effect for both the Northern and Southern groups. The warning issued this week will ...
A Cook Islander’s remarkable journey has earned royal recognition for her services to sport and Pacific communities in Aotearoa New Zealand. Annie Scoon started playing softball at the age of nine, a ...
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 ...
The 2025 Rising Stars Championship finals in rugby and netball were held on Friday at Raemaru Park in Arorangi. In the Under-11 Rippa rugby boys’ competition, Avarua Red finished on top, followed by ...