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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.

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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.

PM Brown, Cook Islands delegation pay their respects to Māori Kīngi Tūhetia

Prime Minister Mark Brown arrived at Tūrangawaewae Marae yesterday for the tangihanga (tangi) of Kīngi Tūheitia Pōtatau Te Wherowhero VII, the seventh Māori king, and to pay his respect to the Kīngitanga.

Culture


Rising seas, rising costs: Climate impacts on Cook Islands economy

Cook Islands’ topography and remoteness make it highly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, states the latest Pacific Economic Monitor – August 2024: Building Resilience the Pacific Way report.

Economy


Helmet safety concerns raised amid enforcement challenges

Cook Islands Police say that while certain German style helmets may comply with safety standards, the variation in these helmets has made enforcement difficult.

Local


Suspended sentences for driver involved in two accidents

At the Criminal Court last week, Inosi Vulava was handed 12 months of concurrent suspended sentences for the two charges of careless driving.

Court


Apii Nikao launches island’s first after-school care programme

Blazing ahead in creating a new environment and the island’s first after school care programme, Apii Nikao officially blessed the establishment of “Tiaki Tamariki” on Thursday last week.

Education


STI cases on the rise

The top five laboratory-confirmed cases of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in the Cook Islands in the last 10 years are chlamydia, candidiasis, gonorrhoea, syphilis and hepatitis B.

Health


Apii Nikao prioritises inclusive learning with new sensory rooms

Apii Nikao is excited to announce the opening of two new sensory rooms designed to support students with additional needs providing comfortable spaces where students can feel at ease.

Education


‘A fair game for all’: No return to ranking at Te Maeva Nui, says Culture

Cook Islands Ministry of Cultural Development has ruled out the possibility of reintroducing the ranking system for Te Maeva Nui unless all participating teams agree, citing concerns about fairness and the preservation of cultural diversity.

Entertainment


Carr elected new president of Cook Islands Tourism Industry Council

Cook Islands Tourism Industry Council has elected Tere Carr, owner of Lagoon Breeze Villas, as its new president for 2024-2025 financial year.

Economy


Accused rapist admits to 47 charges, suppression lifted

Interim name suppression on a man who was charged with allegations of rape, indecent assault and inducing an indecent act on minors has been lifted.

Court


Theft matter adjourned to October 25

The theft matter against Sina Daniel was adjourned to October 25 at the High Court call over before Chief Justice Patrick Keane on Friday.

Court


Inflation eases but concerns remain

The inflation rate in the Cook Islands has begun to ease, currently at 2.8 per cent annually, but concerns persist over the ongoing increase in prices, albeit at a slower pace.

Economy


Living off the land and sea

A 69-year-old father, Nato Temu Junior, and his 80-year-old sister, Fever Teira Tana, who live alone at their family home in Tupapa, are living happily and unbothered by the ongoing rise in inflation, which has increased by 2.8 per cent this year.

Economy


Te Ipukarea Society: Ī’oi project takes flight

This week marked an exciting milestone for the Ī’oi project led by Te Ipukarea Society, as researchers successfully captured and tagged the first ī’oi in the Takitumu Conservation Area.

Environment


NES reviews national biodiversity strategy

The National Environment Service (NES) will be seeking the public’s, government agencies and non-governmental organisations’ perspectives on plans to update the Cook Islands National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP).

Environment


Paikea unveils new star compass and oe

Te Puna Marama Voyaging Foundation welcomed onboard Vaka Paikea outgoing New Zealand High Commissioner to the Cook Islands, Tui Dewes, for the blessing of their new carved etu marama star compass and the naming of their oe “inuinutai”.

Features


Woman fined for drunk driving

A woman who has been convicted and ordered to pay a fine of $218 for excess blood alcohol and careless driving charges has also been disqualified from driving for 12 months.

Culture


Accused burglar denied bail

Nineteen-year-old Melvin Eli, one of the accused alleged to have been involved in the recent break-in reported around Avarua, has been denied bail as police prosecution revealed he could face up to nine burglary charges.

Crime


‘His legacy is one of unity and strength’: Cook Islands mourn the loss of Māori King

The Cook Islands community is deeply saddened by the passing of Kīngi Tūheitia Paki, the Māori King, who was a frequent and cherished visitor to the islands.

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MoE committed to supporting students amid NCEA concerns

Cook Islands students are ‘outperforming’ the Pacific and Māori cohorts in New Zealand in the new National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) literacy and numeracy tests.

Education


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