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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.

Record nominations for Cook Islands People’s Choice Awards, voting opens today

Cook Islands Tourism yesterday announced the finalists for the 2024 Cook Islands People’s Choice Awards (PCA), celebrating excellence in the tourism industry and the wider community.

Entertainment


Newcomers top mayoral race in 2024 Island Govt Election

Six new mayors are set to lead the charge after finishing on top in the preliminary count of the Island Government Election 2024, held this week across the Pa Enua.

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‘Only in the Cooks’: Retiring judge shares fond memories of Cook Islands

After 12 years of dedicated service to the Cook Islands justice system, High Court Judge Dame Judith Potter is hanging up her robes, leaving a legacy of legal expertise, and taking with her some ‘only in the Cooks’ memories.

Court


Te Ipukarea Soceity: Local nesting petrels under threat

Petrels are a family of seabirds known for covering large distances across open oceanic waters.

Environment


TAU confirms workplace accident caused island-wide power outage

The island-wide unexpected power outage on Thursday resulted from a workplace accident during repairs on the cross-island cable, where Te Aponga Uira (TAU) staff were allegedly electrocuted.

Local


Apii Te Uki Ou creates haven for students with additional needs

Apii Te Uki Ou has created the Cook Islands’ first sensory space to support students with additional needs. This space has the potential to be shared with other visiting students with inclusive needs, especially children on the autism spectrum.

Education


Arorangi Intermediate School gets a new roof

The completion of the roof replacement at Arorangi Intermediate School marks a pivotal moment for the school community.

Education

Young artist paints a bright future

A 15-year-old artist is thriving and supporting herself with her God-given talent, which she has been using to earn money since she was nine.

Art


Drug bust: Two kilos of cannabis seized in Aitutaki

Police are investigating a drug supply to Aitutaki after Cook Islands Customs seized over two kilograms of cannabis at Arutanga Harbour last week.

Crime


High Court halts Te Puka land dispute pending cost payment

The proceedings for the Nikao land – Te Puka against the Cook Islands Christian Church (CICC) have been halted after High Court Justice Dame Judith Potter ordered a ‘stay order’ against applicant Ellena Tavioni and others, who are to pay $12,523.45 with a 10 per cent interest for previously dismissed matters.

Court


Drug trial adjourned due to absent defence lawyer

The application filed by Crown Law to admit hearsay for accused Christopher Denny, Charles Tuakana Katu and Tui Mantangaro Tupa, who are facing drug-related charges, has been adjourned due to the absence of defence lawyer Mark Short.

Court


Local electronics company claims regional reseller of the year title

A local company, CIPS Electronics/Jaycar, has become the first Pacific Island reseller company to win the Australia/New Zealand and Pacific Islands Reseller of the Year award 2023-2024.

Business


CINYC and Family Welfare host Youth Day event

Young entrepreneurs are invited to be part of the International Youth Day event today at Te Are Karioi Nui (National Auditorium) Domes by setting up their own stalls.

Local

Breach notice served over toa tree felling

A breach notice has been served to the construction company that cut down 10 ironwood (toa) trees at the Fruits of Rarotonga waterfront in Tikioki, despite the company’s claims of safety concerns and public benefit.

Environment


Cat sanctuary expands to educate public

Rarotonga’s cat population is believed to be decreasing drastically compared to two years ago, thanks to the Paws and Claws Sanctuary and its desexing programme.

Local


Vairoa stream clean-up aims to protect community from floods

An effort to clean and realign the Vairoa stream in Ruatonga valley as well as reclaim neighbouring land eroded by torrential floods is well underway.

Environment


Water petition endorsed: ‘We’re one step closer to keeping our water free’

The ‘Keep Our Water Free’ petition opposing the incoming water tariffs has been endorsed and will be tabled on September 16, the Clerk of Parliament has confirmed.

Local


Cook Islands, NZ hold critical talks

Prime Minister Mark Brown met with New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon earlier this week in Auckland where the two discussed a range of bilateral, regional, and multilateral issues ahead of the 53rd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting to convene in Tonga at the end of August.

Economy


Vaka Paikea returns to Aitutaki

Vaka Paikea and its crew arrived in Aitutaki yesterday afternoon after departing Avarua Wharf on Tuesday afternoon for an overnight sail.

Local


Young offender escapes jail time in high profile burglaries

A 20-year-old man, who was involved in two high profile joint burglary cases in Avarua, has been warned by the High Court judge, Dame Judith Potter that any future offending ‘will deserve no leniency’.

Court


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