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National
Invitation to STEAM celebration
A Children’s Week initiative going by the acronym STEAM will ceklebrate the Cook Islands Robotics Team.
Email scam hits resort, owner raises cybersecurity concerns
An email phishing scam which targeted companies including The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium has highlighted growing cybersecurity challenges facing businesses in the Cook Islands.
‘Understaffed’ Cook Islands Police assist Samoa with CHOGM security
The “understaffed” Cook Islands Police have sent two of their senior officers to Samoa to assist the country with hosting of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) next week.
Koutu Nui swears in new leaders, addresses land issues and other challenges
Holders of taoanga Māori titles were sworn in at the Koutu Nui annual general meeting (AGM) this week.
Vendors to showcase local produce at World Food Day
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.
Public Accounts Committee recommends liquor licence transfer
Cook Islands Ministry of Transport is evaluating a recommendation to transfer the responsibility of liquor licence management to another ministry with more relevant expertise.
The Business of Property Management
Property owners on our islands are facing increasingly complex challenges as time goes on. They operate businesses centred around providing accommodation, where their assets are the properties, and tenants are their customers. Although there’s no shortage of on-island advisors offering opinions with the owners' best interests at heart, at times it can be challenging to discern the best course of action.
Cook Islands launches new international business registry
The Cook Islands Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) has launched a new international entities registry to improve anti-money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism compliance.
Lack of funding and leadership threaten future of Te Kainga
Cook Islands’ mental health organisation, Te Kainga O Pa Taunga, celebrated its 20th anniversary last week, revealing that it continues to struggle with financial sustainability due to a lack of funding.
Key partnership to address women’s health and safety in Cook Islands
A memorandum of understanding (MOU) was signed between Punanga Turuturu Itivaine, formerly known as Punanga Tauturu Inc., and Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health to “enhance and strengthen support” for all women in the Cook Islands.
Cook Islands calls for fair approach to shipping decarbonisation
Challenges of decarbonising shipping for small island states (SIDS) must be considered carefully, according to the Cook Islands.
Puaikura Volunteer Fire Brigade set to celebrate long-awaited station upgrade
Over 20 firefighters of the Puaikura Volunteer Fire Brigade will finally celebrate the long-awaited extension and upgrade of their station at Aroa Nui Hall in Arorangi this Friday.
New x-ray machine for Rarotonga Hospital
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.
Police report domestic violence and theft cases
Cook Islands Police say the weekend has been relatively good with only a few incidents reported.
1900 women wait for breast cancer screenings, says TMO
An estimated 1900 women are waiting for mammography screening, according to Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health.
PM proposes Cook Islands passport at Ariki meeting
Various national issues, including the introduction of a Cook Islands passport, changes to the country name and anthem, resolving traditional title disputes and support for seabed minerals exploration, were discussed at the 53rd Session of Te Kura Nui A Te Are Ariki last week.
Woman facing additional charges in hit-and-run case
A woman alleged to have injured four teenagers in a hit and run matter will be facing more charges, the Cook Islands Criminal Court heard last week.
Court briefs
The case of a man accused of raping a girl under the age of 12 has been adjourned to November 28.
Mental health assessment ordered for accused burglar
A psychological assessment of one of the three men accused of a series of burglaries in Rarotonga has been ordered by the Criminal Court in Avarua.
Police review panel discusses community policing initiative
Cook Islands Government is considering re-establishing community policing to address the rising crime rate, with discussions underway and support from various stakeholders.
‘I feel so unsafe’: Victim’s grief compounded by police delays and lack of communication
A traumatised victim of a theft incident, who believes they are being targeted by a group of young thieves, is left feeling further traumatised by the lack of response and security provided by the police.
Mammogram screening set to start from November: TMO
The new mammogram machine for Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health is scheduled to arrive this month with services expected to commence next month.
