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National
Jewels of the Cook Islands ready to shine at Dine and Dance event
A New Zealand-based Cook Islands entertainment group is on the island and is set to perform tonight in what they say will be a magical night of dining and dancing in Rarotonga.
Aitutaki community re-establishes traditional ra’ui to protect marine
The Aitutaki community has re-established a traditional ra’ui, a temporary fishing ban, in their lagoon to protect marine life and ensure sustainable resource management, with support from the National Environment Service.
Te Ipukarea Society: Potential impacts of deep seabed mining on our tuna fisheries
This article has been drawn largely from two reports. One was published in the journal Nature in June 2023, and the other, a Secretariat for the Pacific Community (SPC) report from 2018. These references are available on request.
Police Commissioner attends Pacific Heads of Maritime Forces Conference in Samoa
Cook Islands Police Commissioner TJ Keenan attended the 6th South West Pacific Heads of Maritime Forces (SWPHMF) Conference, in Apia, Samoa this week.
New antenatal classes in Rarotonga aim to instil confidence
A new six-week course helping expectant Cook Islands mothers prepare for labour, birth and early parenting has secured funding to continue delivering the programme for at least another year.
Weatherman hopes to pave the way forward in meteorological service
Director of the Cook Islands Meteorological Service, Arona Ngari, is encouraging Pacific Governments and donor partners to invest in the future of Meteorological Services to ensure communities continue to be protected from all hazards.
Fatal crash accused pleads ‘not guilty’
The motorbike driver who is accused of causing a fatal crash on June 10 this year, has pleaded not guilty.
Probation Services apologises, charges against man dropped
A man who had defended himself in the Criminal Court in Avarua a week ago had two counts of breach of probation charges against him withdrawn.
Court briefs August 17
Maiarii Kauvai has been remanded in custody until her sentencing on August 28.
Airport parking system out of order since mid-January
The automated parking control system at the Rarotonga International Airport has been down since the start of the year, and Airport Authority Cook Islands (AACI) is uncertain when the service will resume.
Baby whales ‘thrown over the reef’ during migration due to warmer oceans
A whale scientist in the Cook Islands expects beached calves to become a more common occurrence as storms grow in intensity due to climate change. Caleb Fotheringham of RNZ Pacific reports.
‘Be vigilant, look out for your neighbours’
No one was hurt in a fire that destroyed a shed on private property in Nikao on Tuesday afternoon.
New chair appointed at Avaroa Cable
Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC) has appointed Robert Matheson as the new chair of the Board of Directors at Avaroa Cable Limited (ACL).
Police patrol boat forced to return to port after defect
A defect found on Te Kukupa II, on Tuesday afternoon, bound for Cairns, Australia for repairs and maintenance work, forced the crew to return to Avatiu Harbour.
Police: $6000 in cash stolen from tourists
Nearly $6000 in cash has been stolen from tourists in Rarotonga in the past three weeks, and Cook Islands Police say this is not a good look.
Te Puna Marama begins traditional voyaging and navigation programme
Te Puna Marama Voyaging Foundation has launched its Teretereanga Vaka programme on Mauke, providing educational opportunities for youth on the island to participate in a course that promotes and preserves the art of traditional voyaging and navigation.
Cook Islands to host growers’ summit on climate resilience and food security
Rarotonga will be hosting a regional farmers summit next week focusing on critical topics such as climate change, sustainable agriculture, innovative solutions, and community-led initiatives.
Woman in custody following multiple contempt charges
A woman who has struggled to comply with bail conditions has been remanded in custody.
Elderly motorcyclist dies in Kiikii road incident
An elderly motorcyclist died yesterday morning following a motorbike accident in Kiikii, Tupapa.
Government owed $255k in late loan repayments
Cook Islands Government is owed over a quarter million dollars in late payments from local businesses that were given loans during the Covid-19 period in 2020.
Education Secretary Cochrane resigns, citing personal reasons
Secretary for Education Danielle Tungane Cochrane has tendered her resignation, Office of the Public Service Commissioner (OPSC) confirmed yesterday.
Australian High Commissioner focuses on business development, tourism, and education
Cook Islands business leaders have been encouraged to tap into an initiative linking Pacific importers with Australian exporters.
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