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Man found guilty of rape, burglary
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Parliament Clerk sparks outrage over deep sea mining statement
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Prime Minister defends $659,000 MPs travel bill
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Articles by Losirene Lacanivalu
Highland Paradise Competition fights to keep traditions alive
Saturday 25 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Art, Culture, Education, Features, Food, Go Local, National
Apii Arorangi was crowned the overall winners of the 2024 Highland Paradise Cultural Competition held on Thursday.
Top cop ‘retiring’
Saturday 25 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, Local, National
Cook Islands will be searching for a new Commissioner of Police as the incumbent, Turepu James Keenan, is not seeking a second term.
Rarotonga resort prioritises sustainability to meet eco- conscious tourist demands
Friday 24 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, Features, Go Local, National, Tourism
A Rarotonga-based resort is participating in a German-funded green hydrogen project to reduce its carbon footprint and become more sustainable for environmentally conscious tourists.
Paradise serves up Badminton Masters
Friday 24 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Badminton, Sports
Badminton Oceania Masters in Paradise 2024 tournament begins today with 60 international and 30 local players participating in the new “golden game” format at the National Sports Arena in Nikao.
‘Talanoa’ key to Forum’s seabed mining approach
Friday 24 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, Local, National, Pacific Islands, Regional
A talanoa session expected to be held later this year would see Pacific Island Forum leaders coming together in a collective position on seabed mining.
Careless driving, high blood alcohol leads to $5000+ bill
Friday 24 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Crime, National
Three drink drivers were sentenced in Avarua court, with one ordered to pay a hefty reparation for damaging a power pole.
Court briefs
Friday 24 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A man who continued to have interim name suppression has admitted to a charge of assault on a female. The defendant’s initial charge of threatening to kill was withdrawn by police and substituted by assault on a female. Represented by Mona Ioane, the defendant will be sentenced on July 9. ——————– On assault on a […]
Government invests $400,000 in Tupapa Clinic asbestos removal
Friday 24 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, Health, Local, National
The asbestos removal project for the Tupapa Clinic will cost $400,000 and is expected to be completed by August of this year.
Three schools rise to the challenge at Highland Paradise Cultural Competition
Friday 24 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, Environment, Features, National, Weekend
About a hundred students and parents of Apii Takitumu, Apii Arorangi and Te Uki Ou participated in the annual Highland Paradise Cultural Competition yesterday.
Touch trio ready for World Cup
Thursday 23 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby
Three players from Rarotonga are part of a wider national team including players from New Zealand and Australia that will be representing the Cook Islands at the 2024 Touch World Cup in Nottingham, United Kingdom in July.
Government and Opposition leader clash over motives behind CIIC Bill
Thursday 23 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National, Parliament
Parliament passed a bill to amend the qualifications for appointing directors to the Cook Islands Investment Corporation, with disagreements between the government and opposition on whether the amendment was designed for a specific person.
Cruise Cook Islands wraps up ‘positive season’ despite cancellations
Thursday 23 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Tourism
The Cruise Cook Islands’ 2023/24 season ended on a positive note with Paul Gauguin making a visit to Aitutaki and Rarotonga on Tuesday and Wednesday, respectively.
Cook Islands Tourism defends emergency procedures after tourist death
Thursday 23 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National, Tourism
Appropriate emergency procedures were followed during a medical event which resulted in the death of a New Zealand tourist on Tuesday afternoon, says Cook Islands Tourism.
NES to strengthen environmental data reporting in proposed bill
Wednesday 22 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, National
National Environment Service (NES) is proposing a new Environment Bill to improve data reporting, strengthen its role as a permitting authority and update regulations for a changing environment.
NZ tourist dies on snorkelling tour, Police investigate
Wednesday 22 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National, New Zealand, Regional, Tourism
A 49-year-old woman from New Zealand has been confirmed dead after being transported in an ambulance from the Avaavaroa Passage in Vaimaanga yesterday.
Quality audits crucial for public trust, says former NZ PM Clark
Tuesday 21 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National, Pacific Islands, Regional
The 25th Pacific Association of Supreme Audit Institutions (PASAI) Congress highlighted the importance of independent audit reports for public trust and good governance in the Pacific.
Schools told to teach Te Reo Maori from ECE to Year 6
Tuesday 21 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, National
Schools in the Cook Islands have been directed to begin using Te Reo Maori from Early Childhood Education (ECE) to Year 6.
PM Brown acknowledges shortcomings in government accountability
Tuesday 21 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National
As a small island developing state, Cook Islands’ aspirations fall short of its capacity to make government agencies fully accountable for their expenditures, says Prime Minister Mark Brown.
Cook Islands open to airlines, eyes North American expansion
Monday 20 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Business, Economy, National, Parliament, Tourism
Cook Islands welcomes any airline interested in flying to the country, especially those that can expand the country’s reach to North America and Europe, says Prime Minister Mark Brown.
Bill to safeguard Manatua Cable passed with fines up to $250,000
Monday 20 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Parliament, Politics
A monetary fine will be imposed on anyone who breaches the Manatua Cable Protection Bill 2024.
