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Man found guilty of rape, burglary
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Prime Minister defends $659,000 MPs travel bill
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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.
Strong opposition to vaping
Calls to restrict or ban access to e-cigarettes or ‘vaping products’ in the Cook Islands have intensified, as Australia announces major restrictions on the products.
Ministry of Cultural Development addresses eligibility concerns
Tauranga Vananga Ministry of Cultural Development has acknowledged and addressed the issues raised in regards to the acceptance of late registrations, overseas applications and eligibility criteria for the upcoming Te Mire Ura senior dance competition.
‘Sounds of the drum beats makes me want to get up and dance’
Inspired by the theme “Te au Manu Puapinga o toku Matakeinanga/enua – The important animals and birds of my tribe/island”, Ngatupuna Kae has signed up for Te Mire Ura seniors competition to be held tomorrow night at the National Auditorium.
Nui Rarotonga for pregnant mothers
Pregnant women can prepare better for their new babies thanks to the new Pregnancy Care Centre ‘Nui Rarotonga’ – a free community-based course focused on empowering women with knowledge and support about pregnancy, birth and baby’s arrival.
‘Soldier Search Mission’ successful in locating 43 World War I graves
One hundred and eleven (111) Mangaia-born soldiers were enlisted in the First World War (WWI), according to the Cook Islands WWI New Zealand Expeditionary Force (NZEF) ANZAC Soldiers Research Project. The Soldiers Research Project team have now located and documented 43 of the 45 Cook Islands WWI soldiers’ graves and headstones on the island of Mangaia.
Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting to be held in November
The date for the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting (PILFM) in the Cook Islands has been confirmed. The 52nd Forum Meeting, held in the Cook Islands for the first time since 2012, will take place between November 6 to 10.
PM Brown discusses sustainable long-term development partnership with South Korean counterpart
Prime Minister Mark Brown is in South Korea this week, as part of his engagements with the Asian Development Bank.
Chief Justice, Crown share concerns around attempted rape case
A Chief Justice and Crown lawyer have both expressed concerns about the amount of time a man accused of attempted rape has spent in custody.
Apii Avarua juniors happy to be back at school
After two weeks of school holidays, students across the Cook Islands were back in the classrooms for the start of term two studies yesterday.
Ambitious environment project aims to improve land, air and sea in Cook Islands
An ambitious multi-million dollar six-year environment project aimed at reducing and mitigating environmental impacts of key development sectors in the Cook Islands will be launched on Rarotonga.
Cook Islands joins High Ambition Coalition to end plastic pollution
“We have joined the High Ambition Coalition to end plastic pollution. This coalition sets an ambitious target to reverse and end plastic pollution by 2040,” says National Environment Service (NES) director Halatoa Fua.
Promoting digital banking services
ANZ is encouraging people to use their digital banking services, and will be significantly reducing their online fees for international transactions.
Rape accused vacates pleas and seeks review of charges
A man with a long criminal history, charged with multiple offences including rape and indecent assault, has vacated earlier pleas and asked for disclosure on the charges he is facing.
Local employers left in limbo as foreign workers leave in droves
Loss of foreign workers to New Zealand post Covid-19 pandemic has become a major issue for local businesses who are struggling to fill the void left by these workers, most of whom are leaving the country without proper notice.
National digital ID system proposed
A nationwide digital ID is being proposed as part of sweeping changes to the Cook Islands’ digital infrastructure.
Court news
A woman facing a theft as a servant charge has been excused from appearing in court.
Former cop enters guilty plea to money laundering in $118,000 deception case
A former police officer has pleaded guilty to money laundering in a case involving $118,000 of New Zealand Ministry of Social Development (MSD) funds.
Cook Islands flagged yacht in shootout off Yemen coast
Maritime Cook Islands has been made aware that a Cook Islands-flagged Yacht was involved in an incident that led to the death of a Yemeni Coast Guard.
Young leaders graduate after 10 gruelling days of training
The culmination of 10 gruelling days of leadership training for 25 youngsters was an afternoon of spirited recognition yesterday – for the hard work they had put in under the tutelage and guidance of Police staff.
Te Ipukarea Society : 'Rent A Plate’ back on wheels
With tourism numbers back on the rise, there are now innovative opportunities to “build back better”. Opportunities that not only create positive visitor experiences but experiences where visitors can participate in solutions that “Protect our Little Paradise” whilst on holiday.
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