Thursday 24 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Weather
The rainfall experienced in Rarotonga this week and over the weekend is not enough to fill the reservoirs to a sustainable level, says Cook Islands Meteorological Service.
Thursday 24 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, National
Cook Islands National Environment Service (NES) delegation to the Convention on Biological Diversity 16th Conference of the Parties (CBD COP16) has successfully submitted the country’s national target in alignment with the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF).
Thursday 24 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A man has been discharged without conviction for an assault charge that was allegedly fuelled by road rage caused by the victim.
Wednesday 23 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby league, Sports
The newly appointed Cook Islands rugby 7s head coach Clive Nicholas has selected his training squad for the 2024 Oceania Rugby 7s Championship to eb held in December.
Wednesday 23 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A man who slapped, punched and stomped on a child’s chest in an outer island has been sentenced to two months of imprisonment.
Tuesday 22 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Cook Islands Police received reports of minor incidents over the weekend with one involving an Air New Zealand passenger who was offloaded for allegedly being drunk.
Tuesday 22 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, National, Parliament
The National Environment Service (NES) has been advised by the Public Accounts Committee to consider waiving permit fees for community projects by adopting a social responsibility approach.
Monday 21 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A man, who was alleged to have been the mastermind behind a major cannabis operation in Rarotonga and sentenced in 2022, appe
Monday 21 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
Several former and current directors of the Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC) have filed defamation lawsuits against George Pitt of the Cook Islands Herald and Elijah Communications.
Saturday 19 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Business, Features, Go Local, National
Local produce, handicrafts and hot meals were showcased at the 2024 World Food Day celebration held at Terevete Park in Avarua yesterday.
Saturday 19 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health has encouraged anyone with flu-like symptoms to practice good public health measures after a new, highly transmissible Covid-19 subvariant, XEC, has been detected in New Zealand.
Saturday 19 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, Food
Children as young as six years old participated in a World Food Day Potiki Makona Kai Sumaringa Sushi workshop at Terevete Park yesterday.
Saturday 19 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A man who was sentenced a week ago for driving related charges, was before the Court on Thursday for breaching community service and his probationary licence.
Friday 18 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Athletics, Badminton, Football, Sports
Sixteen-year-old Zarrian Daniel Rau-Heather is one of the top-performing young athletes to have emerged from the 2024 Cook Islands Games, winning five gold medals in the open’s division.
Thursday 17 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, Local, National
Helmet infringements are and have generally been lower on the list of fines issued by the Cook Islands Police Service, according to Police strategic and media advisor Trevor Pitt.
Wednesday 16 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Athletics, Cook Islands Games, Sports
New athletics records were set in the field events at the Cook Islands Games 2024 last week.
Wednesday 16 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Agriculture, Local, National
Over 50 vendors are expected to gather at this year’s World Food Day celebrations to be held at the Terevete Park in Avarua on Friday.
Wednesday 16 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Cook Islands Ministry of Transport is evaluating a recommendation to transfer the responsibility of liquor licence management to another ministry with more relevant expertise.
Tuesday 15 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
The Ministry of Health has confirmed that they have had bilateral talks with partners and donors on key equipment for the hospital services in the country.
Tuesday 15 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Cook Islands Police say the weekend has been relatively good with only a few incidents reported.