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Cooks diaspora consultations in New Zealand
This week’s Cook Islands diaspora consultations in New Zealand have amounted to a shotgun approach to current affairs covering a variety of topics of national importance.
Cooks in plastics treaty negotiations
Heads of delegation for about 32 member states met in Glion, Switzerland, to share views and ideas in preparation for the fifth and final session of Intergovernmental Negotiations Committee (INC-5) to establish a legally binding treaty to end plastic pollution, which will take place in Busan, Republic of Korea this November 2024.
Brown shares Vanuatu experience
Associate Minister for Health Te-Hani Brown recently attended a meeting in Vanuatu which she said was beneficial for Members of Parliaments from the Pa Enua as it provided exposure to medical equipment suitable for the outer islands.
‘We have achieved a lot with the little we've'
The Cook Islands’ FIRST Global Robotics team, the Cocobots, achieved a historic gold medal in the 2024 Alliance category, despite facing limited resources and competing against teams with years of experience.
Education ‘got some problems’ but new initiatives offer hope
The active participation and commitment of all stakeholders, from government, principals, teachers, parents and the community, is needed for the growth and advancement of education in the Cook Islands, says the Minister for Education.
Students dig deep into cultural roots
Students of Nukutere College who participated in the traditional umu making and string band competitions this week were grateful for the opportunities to connect more deeply with the lifestyles of their ancestors.
Small-time drug dealer gets two years in prison
A drug related case that’s been ongoing for three years has come to an end after Justice Colin Doherty sentenced the convicted ‘small time drug dealer’ to two years in jail.
Nukutere College students string together tradition and competition
Close to 200 Nukutere College students ended this school term on a high note, reviving some traditional practices and celebrating their culture.
Lewis calls for recognition of teachers’ role
The Ministry of Education is calling on the public to come together to celebrate World Teachers’ Day, acknowledging the pivotal role of teachers in shaping the nation’s future.
Rising bike thefts prompt rental company’s call for return of community policing
One of the most affected victims of the trending bike and scooter thefts across the island, who has lost six bikes through thefts, is calling for voluntary community policing to be re-introduced.
Rapist jailed for 10 years
A 33-year-old man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for raping and indecently assaulting a girl who was between the ages of 12 and 16.
Muri Environment Care Expo highlights ecological restoration progress
The inaugural Muri Environment Care Expo, concluding tonight, showcases the group’s efforts to preserve and protect their lagoon through ecological restoration activities.
Ministry of Internal Affairs celebrates women leaders in Pa Enua
The Ministry of Internal Affairs has congratulated the female candidates elected as mayor and councillors at the 2024 Island Government Election held in August, saying it is a blueprint for others in the region to learn from and aspire to.
Mitiaro completes Southern Group Island Council swearing-in
The last of the Southern Group islands to swear in their Island Council did so in true island style, according to a statement from the Office of the Prime Minister.
Pu Tapere for Maraerenga in dispute after second election
The recent election for the Pu Tapere (village leader) for Maraerenga has been marred by controversy and competing claims, with two individuals claiming the position after separate elections with differing outcomes.
Families outraged over scooter and bike thefts
Cook Islands Police are investigating recent thefts of scooters and bikes, which they suspect are connected to juveniles, after three separate incidents occurred on the same day this week.
Community urged to be mindful of fire safety after Ngatangiia incident
A raging inferno fuelled by coastal winds that propelled flames up to the heights of nearby coconut trees in Ngatangiia was fortunately doused before reaching nearby properties this week.
Review panel established to address challenges facing Cook Islands Police
Government has established a review panel to assess the Cook Islands Police Service, identify areas for improvement, and develop a strategic plan for the future, with the aim of appointing a new Police Commissioner who aligns with the Service’s priorities.
Licensee anticipates delay in seabed exploration research
Delays in the seabed minerals exploration and research are expected due to opposition and the efficiency of the regulatory system, says one of the three deep sea mining companies exploring the Cook Islands seabed.
Man convicted of motorcycle crash ordered to pay $5131 in reparations
The man convicted of the motorcycle crash in Nikao last February has been ordered to pay $5131 in reparations to the victim.
MPs spend nearly half of travel budget in less than three months
Cook Islands Members of Parliament (MPs) have spent nearly half of their annual travel and allowance budget in less than three months.
To Tatou Vai has legal authority to charge water tariff, says CIIC chair
Rarotonga water authority, To Tatou Vai (TTV), has the right to charge water tariffs for supply and services, says Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC) chair Fletcher Melvin.
