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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.
Pacific drug highway threatens Cook Islands, cops on high alert
Police say they are actively combating the growing drug trafficking threat in the region, following new reports of drug cartels trafficking crystal meth through the ‘Pacific drug highway’, including Cook Islands waters.
Powerful vocals and dazzling performances at Cook Islands Has Talent
Big vocals hitting high notes and radiating great confidence captivated the audience at the “Cook Islands Has Talent” stage on Saturday night.
Anxiety on the rise: Cook Islands faces mental health challenge
The incidence rate of newly diagnosed mental health cases in the Cook Islands between 2021 and 2023 is nearly five per 1000 population, but a non-governmental organisation claims there are more cases than officially reported.
New council president pledges to drive tourism development
The newly appointed president of the Cook Islands Tourism Industry Council aims to further develop the tourism sector in the Cook Islands, building upon the progress made since the Covid-19 pandemic.
Te Ipukarea Soceity: Takutea rat eradication project starts
Kia orana from the (normally) uninhabited island of Takutea, a small sand cay motu about 21 kilometres from Atiu. It is 1.25 square km, or 125 hectares, in area and approximately 4.5km around.
Hit-and-run accused granted bail
A woman accused of hit-and-run after colliding with two motorbikes, injuring four teenagers last weekend, was granted bail.
Court briefs
A man facing charges of careless driving and excess blood alcohol has been advised to seek a lawyer due to the substantial reparation he faces.
Cook Islands deep sea mining poll sparks controversy
An online opinion poll on deep sea mining has been criticised by the government regulator responsible for overseeing seabed minerals activities in the Cook Islands as “fundamentally flawed”.
Inmate brekky probe
A high-profile inmate, sentenced to 18 months imprisonment earlier this year, was allegedly spotted having breakfast at a popular Arorangi eatery, triggering an internal investigation.
Talent for a cause: Stellar performances prove Cook Islands Has Talent
Sweet songs, strumming ukelele strings, lip-syncing and guitar playing were showcased on stage during the first round of the Cook Islands’ Has Talent competition, celebrating local talent.
Water conference opens door to solutions
Cook Islands, hosting the 15th Pacific Water and Wastewater Conference and Expo, has opened the door to various opportunities and solutions, which have proven timely given its current water crisis.
Nukutere College Raises $136,184 for Inclusive Education Centre
The Nukutere College monster raffle fundraiser recorded a net profit of $122,550, thanks to the support from dedicated parents, family and friends, the business community, tapere, and Catholic parishes across the Cook Islands and in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Accused burglar facing 10 charges granted bailwith strict conditions
Accused burglar facing 10 burglary and joint charges was granted bail on the condition that he abide by a curfew, not associate with certain individuals and reside with his mother.
Tourism calls for fair water tariffs
Cook Islands tourism industry has raised concerns about the incoming water tariffs for commercial users and has emphasised the importance of fair and equitable pricing for both businesses and residents.
All-girls robotics team heads to global competition
The “girl power” Cook Islands Robotics team, along with teams from 190-plus countries, is heading to Athens, Greece, for the FIRST Global Robotics Tournament in the home of the Olympics.
Superfund bolsters governance with two female board members
Cook Islands National Superannuation Fund (CINSF) has welcomed two new women to its board to help guide its strategic direction and enrich its governance.
Mauke hits fundraising goal for Cook Islands Games
The Mauke Cook Islands Games sports committee is thrilled to announce the successful raising of $17,000 through its recent golf ambrose and radiothon fundraisers for its 400-plus athletes.
Wrecked vehicles pose challenge for Tutaka campaign, says Williams
Te Marae Ora (TMO) Ministry of Health has noted that old vehicles continue to be a challenge during home inspections for the Tutaka campaign around Rarotonga.
Fish poisoning cases decline in Cook Islands: Health Ministry
Fish poisoning cases are declining after recording 52 cases in 2021, according to the recently released Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health National Health Information Bulletin.
Local gas supplier considers legal action against regional competitor
A Cook Islands LPG supplier is considering legal action against a regional company based in Rarotonga, which refused to sell them gas, leading to supply shortages due to delays in shipping services.
