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Parliament’s 12 sitting days sufficient for business: Clerk
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National
Nukutere art up for silent auction
An inspiring collection of artwork by the Nukutere College inclusive education “superpower” art students is now on display.
Slow Down in Town - 30 km/h speed signs in town zone
Thirteen days after the Infrastructure Cook Islands (ICI) public notice to notify the community about the new 30 km/h speed zone along the main road at the St Joseph’s Cathedral, the road signs has finally been erected.
Rarotonga’s winter chill brings flu risk
Ministry of Health is encouraging people to get flu vaccinations and practice good hygiene as the winter season brings colder temperatures.
Apii Nikao students showcase culture in Maori Week performances
Apii Nikao students celebrated Cook Islands Maori Week with a hive of activities before heading into their school break for the end of term two, which begins tomorrow.
Cook Islands and ADB discuss continued partnership for development goals
Public Service Commissioner Carl Hunter and Asian Development Bank (ADB) representative James Webb met last month in Rarotonga to discuss forward co-operation between the Cook Islands and the ADB in the public sector.
Tapaitau appeal dismissed
Former deputy prime minister Robert Tapaitau will continue serving his two-year-and-nine-months sentence after an appeal against it was dismissed this week by the Court of Appeal.
Minister to make history as first female chair of WHO meeting
Minister for Health Vainetutai Rose Toki-Brown is set to become the first female to chair the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Committee for the Western Pacific meeting in Manila, Philippines, this October.
Public input sought on Sovereign Wealth Fund
Public consultations on establishing a Sovereign Wealth Fund, “a long-term savings account for future generations of the Cook Islands”, begin this evening at 6pm in Vaka Takitumu at the Matavera CICC Sunday School Hall.
Family business builds on legacy: Wichman children lead Cook Islands Building Supplies expansion
The Wichman family-built Cook Islands Building Supplies has grown from a small store to a leading supplier with a new fleet, bigger warehouse and expansion plans.
Ex-top cop gets leeway on vehicle
Despite his retirement, Cook Islands’ former police commissioner is allowed temporary use of a police vehicle while he moves his belongings and a permanent replacement is being chosen.
Love and reconciliation: Retired Bishop calls for renewal in farewell sermon
Retired Bishop Paul Donoghue delivered a farewell sermon emphasising the importance of good leadership and the need for love and reconciliation within the Catholic Diocese of Rarotonga.
Training aims to combat plant pests
The Plant Health Clinic Training, held for the first time at the Ministry of Agriculture, aims to enhance the skills of the ministry’s extension officers and identify potential plant threats to bolster Cook Islands’ farming sector.
New Public Health Act not implemented for upcoming Tutaka programme
The upcoming Tutaka programme will proceed as planned without utilising any provisions of the new Public Health Act, says Te Marae Ora (TMO) health secretary Bob Williams.
Herrmann to remain acting MFAI Secretary
The Office of the Public Service Commissioner (OPSC) says incumbent Tepaeru Herrmann will continue as the acting Secretary of Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI).
Police suspect ‘same culprit’ in multiple Avarua break-ins
The Cook Islands Library and Museum and the University of the South Pacific Cook Islands Campus reported break-ins yesterday, with police suspecting the same culprit.
Sober drivers lead to crash-free weekend, gunshots reported
A police traffic enforcement check in Rarotonga over weekend found that most drivers were sober, leading to a crash-free weekend.
Boost for Aitutaki healthcare
Aitutaki’s newly opened oxygen plant is expected to provide a significant boost to the island’s healthcare services, while expert technicians work to ensure its smooth operation.
Young Aitutaki mariners set sail for global qualifications
Young men from Aitutaki are on a pathway to further their maritime knowledge and skills by attending a Standards of Training Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) course, a globally recognised set of standards for sailors, in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Fukofuka-Murare takes up deputy high comm role
The Cook Islands High Commission in New Zealand has welcomed Deputy High Commissioner Amelia Fukofuka-Murare.
Ombudsman cites privacy in refusal to discuss police complaint matters
The Office of the Ombudsman says it is difficult and improper to discuss cases that are referred to them as they are private matters.
Known offender appears in court for multiple burglaries
A man in his 20s has been given time to seek legal advice after he was arrested and remanded in custody for burglary charges.
Court news
A repeat offender was back in court for a common assault charge last week. Okirua Manuela was charged with common assault, accused of assaulting a man in Avatiu on May 1.
