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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.
Court briefs
Keith Adair Mokotupu has been advised to come with his lawyer on the next adjournment date, October 17.
Garment printing campaign raises awareness against deep-sea mining
The upcoming “Sail Out Rally”, calling for a precautionary pause on deep sea mining, is gaining momentum with a “printing for the protection of our ocean” campaign at the Punanga Nui Market.
Charlie-Puna admits to café visit, loses prison privileges
A high-profile inmate’s work release programme was cancelled after she admitted to having breakfast at a popular eatery in Arorangi last Friday.
Te Kainga encourages help for suicidal individuals
“Changing the narrative on suicide” is the theme for this year’s World Suicide Prevention Day.
Ex water boss Manning impressed by TTV’s progress despite past challenges
The progress made by the Rarotonga water authority, To Tatou Vai (TTV), in its bid to deliver quality water service to the residents has left a great impression on its first chief executive.
New mammogram machine by end of this year: Williams
A mammogram machine is expected to be in place by the end of this year, says Bob Williams, Secretary of Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health.
Court briefs
Justice of the Peace Tangi Taoro presided over several assault matters at the Criminal Court in Avarua on Thursday, September 5.
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.
