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Cook Islands women unite for healthy, happy and safe homes
More than 60 women dressed in vibrant colours gathered for the launch of the Vaine Tini o te Kuki Airani/Cook Islands National Council of Women (CINCW) three day “uikaraurau” summit at Highland Paradise, the 600-year-old village site that was home to Puaikura’s Tinomana tribe.
Empty shelves and high prices: Pa Enua residents turn to land and sea amidst shipping delays
The residents of a Southern Group Island continue to endure ongoing hardships due to inconsistent shipping, driving up costs and forcing reliance on subsistence living, while awaiting government-promised shipping improvements.
Ministry addresses education gaps with curriculum update
Cook Islands Ministry of Education is undertaking a curriculum refresh to update the outdated curriculum and better align it with New Zealand, with the aim of implementing all changes by 2027.
Air NZ passenger offloaded for intoxication
Cook Islands Police received reports of minor incidents over the weekend with one involving an Air New Zealand passenger who was offloaded for allegedly being drunk.
PAC urges NES to waive fees for public projects
The National Environment Service (NES) has been advised by the Public Accounts Committee to consider waiving permit fees for community projects by adopting a social responsibility approach.
Health minister becomes first female to chair WHO meeting
Cook Islands made history this week when Vainetutai Rose Toki-Brown, the country’s Minister for Health, became the first female to chair a regional World Health Organization (WHO) meeting.
Faster response times expected as Puaikura fire station expands
The volunteers and members of the Puaikura Volunteer Fire Brigade are celebrating the expansion of their fire station, which is expected to boost their response service to fire incidents around the island.
Court briefs
A man, who was alleged to have been the mastermind behind a major cannabis operation in Rarotonga and sentenced in 2022, appeared in Court.
Cost-benefit analysis of seabed mining shared at symposium
Professor Christopher Fleming, who specialises in natural resource economics and tourism economics, among other areas of research, at Australia’s Griffith University, will share two cost-benefit analyses of seabed mining at the Deep Ocean Symposium in Rarotonga on October 31.
CIIC to begin tree rehabilitation and beautification work at Panama Reserve
The Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC) has announced the tree trimming, pruning and rehabilitation at the Panama Reserve will commence on Monday (today) as part of the Te Tau Papa o Avarua/Avarua Town Plan.
CIIC directors seek $350,000 in damages over defamatory claims
Several former and current directors of the Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC) have filed defamation lawsuits against George Pitt of the Cook Islands Herald and Elijah Communications.
Celebrating food and handmade treasures
Local produce, handicrafts and hot meals were showcased at the 2024 World Food Day celebration held at Terevete Park in Avarua yesterday.
Te Marae Ora on alert amid XEC surge in NZ
Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health has encouraged anyone with flu-like symptoms to practice good public health measures after a new, highly transmissible Covid-19 subvariant, XEC, has been detected in New Zealand.
Cook Islander named manager of country’s largest department store
A former sales assistant, who has worked diligently for a decade, has been promoted to the manager position of the country’s largest department store.
Fire brigade strained by fires and water shortage
The Teimurimotia Volunteer Fire Brigade has responded to five fire incidents on the island within two weeks, amid low water pressure that raises concerns for the brigade.
Court briefs
A man who was sentenced a week ago for driving related charges, was before the Court on Thursday for breaching community service and his probationary licence.
Transport ministry, BTIB partner to streamline business licensing process
In an effort to further economic growth and improve the efficiency of business operations, Te Mana Tumotu o te Kūki ʻĀirani/ Ministry of Transport (MOT) and the Business Trade Investment Board (BTIB) are pleased to announce the signing of a memorandum of agreement (MoA).
Low water pressure to affect high-ground residents again
Rarotonga’s water authority, To Tatou Vai (TTV), has once again warned members of the public that the water pressure will be low as a result of the low-rainfall affecting mostly residents living in higher ground.
Cook Islands delegation heads to Niue for 50th anniversary
Prime Minister Mark Brown is leading a delegation of Parliament members and representatives of the Cook Islands Niuean community, to Niue for its 50th self-governance celebration this Saturday.
Cooks PM assures new passport won’t affect constitutional ties with New Zealand
Prime Minister Mark Brown has defended the proposal of a Cook Islands passport, addressing concerns about its potential impact on New Zealand citizenships and responding to comments made by New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters.
Island Govt By-election candidates confirmed
Candidates for the Island Government By-Election 2024 for Ivirua and Tetautua have been confirmed by chief electoral officer Taggy Tangimetua.
Public invited to shape the future of tourism
Cook Islands Tourism Corporation is inviting the community to a public information session to discuss the responsible management of tourism in the country.
