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National
Social Impact Fund awards $199,825 to 14 community projects
The Cook Islands Social Impact Fund approved 14 proposals totalling $199,825.20 from 21 applications, supporting community initiatives across Rarotonga and the Pa Enua, with a focus on sports, wellness and youth development.
Christmas in the Park brings festive cheer to Rarotonga
Hundreds of locals, visiting families, and tourists gathered at the National Auditorium and Domes on Thursday evening for the annual Christmas in the Park event, hosted by Rotaract Rarotonga.
Aitutaki students pitch in to clean up island
Primary schools in Aitutaki took part in the island-wide clean-up effort last month to mark Clean up the Cook Islands Day.
Two-year prison term for dangerous driving causing death in Rarotonga
A man in his 20s has been sentenced to two years imprisonment for dangerous driving, which resulted in the death of a 24-year-old man in Rarotonga last year.
Cook Islands faces ‘reduced but not zero risk’ of tropical cyclones
The chances of a tropical cyclone hitting the Cook Islands are unlikely but the local weather office is urging people to prepare as the country enters the cyclone season, which starts next month through to April 2025.
Mataora appointed ICI deputy secretary
Infrastructure Cook Islands (ICI) has become the first ministry to appoint a deputy secretary, aiming to improve efficiency and leadership within the organisation.
Container theft accused walks free
A man charged with theft of a 40-foot container was discharged without conviction yesterday.
Court warns recidivist offender to stay out of trouble
Recidivist offender Okirua Manuela, who is well-known to the Court system, was warned that any breach of his sentencing conditions could result in imprisonment.
PAC urges transparency in boating investigations
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has recommended that the Ministry of Transport be transparent in its investigations of serious boating incidents and that the lack of technical staff has impacted its ability to monitor and enforce shipping regulations.
Government sees seabed mining as economic game-changer
Cook Islands government has revealed that it sees greater economic potential in seabed mining, which has fuelled concerns from the Opposition.
Public Accounts Committee recommends seed fund for Pa Enua tourism
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has recommended that Cook Islands Tourism encourage and pioneer a debt or equity fund designed to provide seed investment for Pa Enua tourism projects.
Team Rakahanga sweeps aquatics medals at Cook Islands Games
The aquatics events, held over a three-day race, were the first of the Cook Islands Games’ sports to conclude with Team Rakahanga waving their flag with pride as they dominated several categories.
Training and partnerships boost Mauke’s tourism potential
Cook Islands Tourism aims to develop sustainable tourism on Mauke by implementing projects like storyboards, homestays and historical site preservation, with strong support from the local government and community.
Lewis defends Ministry of Education appointment
Secretary of Education Owen Lewis has defended the appointment of an executive director, saying that the role was established in 2014 and had been vacant, and dismissed claims that the position duplicated his own.
Motorcyclist ‘wearing bicycle helmet’ injured after accident
Motorcyclists must follow the law, wear the correct type of helmet and have it properly strapped on, says Brent Fisher, president of the Cook Islands Road Safety Council.
Te Marae Ora health ministry warns of flesh-eating bacteria
Cook Islands has not reported any cases of flesh-eating bacteria, but Te Marae Ora (TMO) Ministry of Health is advising the public to practice good hygiene, clean wounds thoroughly, and keep them covered with clean, dry bandages until healed.
First major cocaine case results in imprisonment
A New Zealand-based Cook Islander was sentenced to 20 months imprisonment for bringing cocaine and cannabis into the country in the first significant case of its kind.
Man disqualified for 18 months after third drunk driving charge
A man with a history of driving related charges in the Cook Islands High Court has been disqualified from driving for 18 months.
Public Accounts Committee calls for transparency in CIIC budget process
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has advised the Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC) to disclose all anticipated income during the budget process and to Parliament.
BRO CHECK campaign: ‘Reach out, you’re not alone’
Recognising that young Cook Islands men are struggling with various issues, Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health recently launched their “BRO CHECK #youmatter” awareness campaign.
Tenants face water bill burden
Rarotonga rental tenants who do not have a water connection registered in their name will not be eligible for the government’s free water subsidy.
Kiwi lawyer brings Māori land law expertise to Cook Islands
A New Zealand lawyer is hoping to apply his expertise in Māori land law, the Treaty of Waitangi and constitutional issues to assist in resolving similar challenges faced in the Cook Islands.
