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7 December 2024

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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.

Environment

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.

Smaller papers explained

Readers have been asking why Cook Islands News has reduced the number of pages in mid-week editions in recent weeks.

Editorials


More cruise ships expected in Raro as visitor numbers swell

Thirteen more cruise ship visits are expected between now and the end of the year, says Cruise Cook Islands Stuart Henry.

Economy


‘There really is no accounting for stupidly’ Warning signs are still being ignored

Another rescue at the Avaavaroa Passage has come as a swift reminder that people are ignoring the warning signs.

Local


Booster dose Pfizer vaccine available

Te Marae Ora, Ministry of Health is advising the public that the booster dose of Pfizer is now available for the Rarotonga and Aitutaki community.

Health


An exemplary and prolific writer, author and educator

Tributes flowed at a special celebration, a “Festschrift” (volume of tributes) for the late Dr Marjorie Tuainekore Crocombe (née Hosking) OBE (19 June 1930 – 21 July 2022), who was an exemplary author and academic of the nation.

Education


Students design turtle shell replicas for fundraising effort

Titikaveka Students are channelling creativity in their art classes having crafted replica turtle carapace (shell) designs which are now on display.

Art


High profile trial wraps up as Nga Puna faces his third day of questioning

The trial of former National Environment Service director Nga Puna, his wife and former Secretary of Infrastructure Cook Islands, Diane Charlie-Puna, along with suspended Deputy Prime Minister Robert Tapaitau has wrapped up after close to four weeks.

Court


Politics, a chapter ‘well and truly closed’: Puna

Pacific Islands Forum Secretary-General Henry Puna says he has no plans to return to local politics.

National


Cook Islands backdrop of 'historical' climate change awareness project

The Cook Islands will serve as the backdrop of an international video encouraging "urgent action" to combat climate change in the Pacific.

Environment


Intensive water safety course underway

An intensive safety training course geared at Cook Islands marine tourism is underway.

Environment


Nga Puna defends bonus payment

Former National Environment Service director Nga Puna faced his third day on the stand in Court where he was grilled by the Crown.

Court


Plans to rebuild Head of State’s official residence

There are plans to rebuild an official residence for the Head of State more than 10 years after the existing building was deemed not fit for purpose.

Economy


Hundreds of Pacific academics gather on Rarotonga to connect and share research

Hundreds of delegates from across the blue Pacific have gathered on Rarotonga for the Pacific Island Universities Research Network (PIURN) conference.

Economy


Church renovation nearing completion

The Avarua (Cook Islands Christian Church) CICC Ziona Tapu is nearing the completion of an extensive renovation project that has breathed new life into the historic church.

Culture


Monitoring animal health

Cecilia Samuela-TouAriki, the Ministry for Agriculture Director was among 15 other Pacific representatives in Chiba, Japan last month.

Environment


Hundreds of delegates gather in Raro for Pacific research meetings

The biggest Pacific Island Universities Research Network (PIURN) conference starts this morning with an opening ceremony from 9am at Te Are Karioi (National Auditorium) Dome.

Education


Revenue and Customs staff moved amid asbestos concerns

Asbestos has presented an “unacceptable risk” to Revenue Management Division and Customs staff in Rarotonga, forcing Ministry of Finance and Economic Management to close the Avarua office.

Economy


Trial hears of Nga Puna’s concerns for Diane Charlie-Puna

Former National Environment Service director Nga Puna has faced his second day on the stand in Court as he faces multiple dishonesty charges.

Court


‘Government can’t stop foreign workers from leaving the country’

Prime Minister Mark Brown says there is nothing the government can do to stop people from leaving the country.

Economy


Puna reiterates support to Cook Islands

The Secretary General of the Pacific Islands Forum has reiterated support to the Cook Islands as host of the 52nd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders meeting in November.

Economy


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