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Man found guilty of rape, burglary
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Tourism contribution set to surpass half-billion dollar mark
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Prime Minister defends $659,000 MPs travel bill
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Corruption report exposes ‘bribe and sexual favours’
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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.
Immigration progress online permit system through stakeholder testing
Cook Islands Immigration recently conducted testing sessions for Module 2 of ASYPX, the online visa and permit application system, with key stakeholders. The sessions took place at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI) from Tuesday, September 3, to Thursday, September 5, and included participants from both the public and private sectors.
Burglary accused granted bail
Three men accused of a series of burglaries in Avarua appeared in court and were granted bail on various conditions.
Court briefs
Solomone Taufahema, who was in custody for a charge of common assault, was granted bail by Justice of the Peace Tangi Taoro at the Criminal Court in Avarua on Thursday.
‘Winds of change’ blow over Aitutaki as new mayor, council takes office
On Tuesday, the Aitutaki community proudly came together to witness the swearing-in ceremony for their recently elected Island Government Council members, including their new mayor.
Government MP to present petition against water tariffs in Parliament
A Government MP has expressed interest in presenting the ‘Keep Our Water Free’ petition, which opposes the incoming water tariffs, in Parliament next week.
Punanga Tauturu announces new coordinator and logo
The country’s women counselling centre is holding its annual general meeting to discuss the past year, future plans and announce a new coordinator and logo.
Cook Islands and Auckland University discuss collaboration in ocean research
Prime Minister Mark Brown, accompanied by officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Seabed Minerals Authority, and the Cook Islands High Commission, recently held a productive meeting with the University of Auckland to explore potential areas of collaboration in ocean research.
Clean up the Cook Islands Day
Te Tu’anga Taporoporo National Environment Service (NES) will coordinate its annual ‘Clean Up the Cook Islands Day’ event this Friday, emphasising the importance of environmental action and also to inspire collective action against waste.
Ngatangiia MP aims to revitalise Muri with police and public toilet
Plans are in place for Ngatangiia and Muri to revive their police post and build public toilets, but both projects depend on funding, according to their Member of Parliament, Tukaka Ama.
Paunu Day keeps Cook Islands toddlers healthy
Babies and infants on the island of Manihiki attended “Paunu” where their general wellbeing was monitored (weighed, measured and assessed) to track their growth and development.
Teenager convicted for stealing government vehicle
A teenager who unlawfully took a government vehicle in April this year has been convicted and given a 16-month suspended sentence.
Tragic past spurs new defibrillator initiative in Muri
Tragic past incidents where a defibrillator could have made a difference are the motivation behind an initiative to install a new defibrillator post in Muri for its community.
Starlink launches in Cook Islands
Starlink officially launched its services in the Cook Islands yesterday, offering the most expensive residential plan in the South Pacific region but still competitive compared to other local providers.
Browne calls for investigation into prison work release programme
Recent reports of a high-profile inmate spotted having breakfast at a well-known café in Arorangi raises serious concerns about the management and oversight of the Ministry of Corrective Services work release programme, says Opposition leader Tina Browne.
Graham takes over as New Zealand High Commissioner to Cook Islands
The newly appointed New Zealand High Commissioner to the Cook Islands, Catherine Graham, assumed the role yesterday taking over from Tui Dewes whose term came to an end on September 8.
Pu Tapere election challenged
An election of a village leader has been embroiled in controversy after claims that proper process was not followed, and only a few were informed, while a meeting organiser insisted that all protocols were adhered to.
Opposition welcomes regulations, warns against premature mining
The Opposition leader has welcomed the regulatory framework for deep-sea mining but maintains the stance against any mining activities until ‘environmentally friendly technology’ is available and Cook Islanders are fully involved.
Pacific nations unite to combat cyber threats at regional meeting
The Pacific Cyber Security Operational Network (PaCSON) is an operational cyber security network that plays a vital role in enhancing cyber security in the Pacific region.
Drunk drivers cause multiple crashes: Police
Police attended a number of road crashes over the weekend, resulting in drivers being taken to the hospital and another being arrested. The incidents are allegedly alcohol-related.
Case of missing Fiji crew member referred to Coroner
Police have completed the investigations in the case of a 22-year-old Fiji crew member of cargo vessel Lady Moana who fell overboard during a return voyage from Mangaia in July.
