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Man found guilty of rape, burglary
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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.
Huge turnout expected for At Sea, Sail Out Rally against deep sea mining
The organisers of the At Sea, Sail Out Rally are anticipating a “huge turnout of people” at the event tomorrow.
‘We’re fighting to protect our people’ - Water petition tabled in Parliament
Ngatangiia MP Tukaka Ama tabled the ‘Keep Our Water Free’ petition opposing the incoming water tariffs in Parliament yesterday, and reiterated that it was their job to hear the voices of their people.
Local butchers sharpen their skills
Aspiring butchers at CITC are sharpening up their tools, “excited” to be the company’s first students in the Skills4Work New Zealand Trade Butchery Apprenticeship.
New Zealand provides over $2 million in salary support to Cook Islands
New Zealand has provided over $2 million in salary support to the Cook Islands since 2020, funding various positions in government agencies and supporting initiatives in health, education, tourism, climate change and public sector strengthening.
Court briefs
A man, who was disqualified from driving after being sentenced earlier this year, appeared in Court last week, facing four new driving related charges.
Major upgrade completed at National Sports Arena
The National Sports Arena, Cook Islands’ key indoor sports facility at Tereora, has undergone a significant upgrade to improve its ability to host both local and international events.
Leaks and wastage persist, says Rarotonga water authority
The issue of high-water leaks and wastage remain a pressing concern, despite the heavy downpour earlier this month that replenished the water intakes across the island.
Select committee to table interim report on Constitutional Amendment Bills
The Constitutional Review Special Select Committee will table its Interim Report on its consultation work on the three Constitutional Amendment Bills already completed in Rarotonga (Te-Au-O-Tonga, Puaikura and Takitumu), Aitutaki, Mangaia and Nga-Pu-Toru.
Report on Crypto Bill not Parliament ready: Ama
The chair of the select committee consulting about the Tainted Cryptocurrency Recovery Bill 2023 has revealed that the final report is on hold and needs to be reviewed again.
Cook Islands hosts world’s largest marine minerals gathering
Over 100 stakeholders and marine minerals experts from all across the globe have gathered for the International Underwater Minerals Conference (UMC) 2024 in Rarotonga this week.
Clean up day sweeps Rarotonga
Rarotonga residents, including children and workers from the private and public sector, took time off school and work to participate in the National Environment Service Clean up the Cook Islands Day yesterday.
Te Ipukarea Society: Local community to rally against deep seabed mining
The Seabed Minerals Authority (SBMA) Commissioner appears to be under the false impression that foreign interests are interfering in our domestic issues in regards to the rally against deep seabed mining (DSM).
Over 500 trained in first aid
The World First Aid Day is observed on the second Saturday of September, today, to highlight the importance of first aid saving lives.
Cook Islands bolsters cyber defences
Minister Vaine “Mac” Mokoroa, Stephanie Crowe from the Australia Cyber Security Centre, and local stakeholders at the Pacific Cyber Security Operational Network (PaCSON) Annual General Meeting. MELINA ETCHES/24090912
Aitutaki’s ‘winds of change’ blow for gender equality: Browne
Opposition leader Tina Browne has hailed Aitutaki’s Island Council election a success, noting a significant increase in the number of women elected as council members.
Man pleads guilty to child assault
A man who has admitted to punching, slapping and stomping on a child’s ribs will be sentenced on October 22.
Police struggling to keep up
Police are urging the public to cooperate as they continue to grapple with limited resources to combat the rising crime rate in Rarotonga.
Woman, 29, arrested for drink driving after bridge crash
Police responded to a motor vehicle crash reported early yesterday morning.
Cook Islands and China discuss forward co-operation
Debt servicing, inflation and climate resilience were among the issues discussed between the Cook Islands and China during a recent meeting in Auckland, New Zealand.
ICI to review water policy amid crisis
Infrastructure Cook Islands will review its National Water Policy, endorsed in 2016, to address the growing water crisis in the country, drawing on insights and solutions from the recent Pacific Water and Wastewater Conference and Expo.
