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National
Celebrating International Women’s Day
The Ministry of Internal Affairs (INTAFF) hosted International Women’s Day at the Punanga Nui Market on Saturday with the theme “Accelerate Action for Gender Equality- for ALL Women and Girls.”
MPs’ travel expenses exceed $350,000 in six months
Cook Islands MPs spent over $350,000 on overseas travel in the first half of the 2024/25 financial year, with a significantly increased budget allowing for further expenditures and calls to upgrade MP travel classes.
Motorists to expect delays today
Motorists can expect delays at two spots along the main road today as works continue in Rarotonga.
Runway work hit with delay
Long-awaited runway repairs at Rarotonga International Airport are behind schedule as government continues to push for two-way, quarantine-free travel between the Cook Islands and New Zealand.
New Ambassadors present their letters of credence
In a first for the Cook Islands, Te Kauono Tutara e te Mana Tiaki – Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration facilitated the virtual presentation of credentials by Wellington-based Ambassadors of six countries last week.
‘Count yourself fortunate’
A former staff, who admitted to conspiring to defraud the Cook Islands Police, has been sentenced to two years’ probation with the first nine months on community service.
School focuses on basic life skills
St Joseph’s School is focusing on developing the life skills of its students by teaching them ei making skills and introducing them to traditional games.
Pandemic not slowing down aid projects
Despite some impacts early on, project implementation and overseas development assistance to the Cook Islands hasn’t decreased during the Covid-19 pandemic. On the contrary, officials say the country has seen greater engagement with partners.
Suspended police officer takes stand in brawl trial
The criminal jury trial of a suspended police officer who is alleged to have assaulted a young father in 2019 continued at the High Court yesterday before Chief Justice Sir Hugh Williams QC.
PM Brown dismisses Opposition demand to suspend Tapaitau
The Prime Minister has brushed off demands from the Opposition to suspend his deputy and Cabinet member Robert Tapaitau, who is currently involved in an investigation into the tendering process for a $5.3 million project underway in the Pa Enua.
Clergies need approval to officiate investiture ceremonies in Pa Enua
The involvement of a Rarotonga clergyman in the recent investiture programme on Aitutaki has resulted in two motions being passed by the Religious Advisory Council.
Regional Covid-19 efforts
Cook Islands and the Pacific Community (SPC) have expressed their confidence in regional Covid-19 efforts.
Cop brawl trial starts
Video footage of a police officer punching a handcuffed man outside an Avarua fast food outlet was presented as evidence in a criminal jury trial at the High Court on Wednesday.
PM’s northern tour concludes with consultation on Rakahanga
Prime Minister Mark Brown’s delegation was on Rakahanga yesterday for the final round of consultation in the northern group islands.
30kg monster coral reef fish caught up north
Manihiki resident catches huge fish by handline.
Chamber waiting on govt approval for tracing app
Along with Covid-19 testing, contact tracing has been identified as a key element for a travel bubble with NZ. Local efforts to develop a robust system are nearing the final stages.
Democratic Party calls for suspension of Deputy PM
The Cook Islands Party-led Government is facing demands from the Opposition to remove an MP from Cabinet involved in an audit office investigation.
Recruiter denies seasonal worker’s concerns
Teething problems marked the arrival of more than 80 Cook Islanders set to work at Alliance Group’s Southland plants for the season.
Delayed Liloa II arrives with much needed cargo
With many shops dealing with bare shelves and shrinking inventories, relief arrived this week with the arrival of cargo ship Liloa II.
Upskilling youth through technology based surveying
Twenty-two-year-old Nooroa Tuakeu had an opportunity of a lifetime, travelling from her home island Aitutaki to Manihiki, through her participation on the Climate Change Adaptation Funded PEARL Project.
Pfizer preferred Covid-19 vaccine choice for Government
Government is opting for a ‘highly effective’ vaccine to protect Cook Islands people against coronavirus
Stepping into the Prime Minister’s shoes
Forty-two senior students from six schools took part in a mock Parliamentary session yesterday, and debated on the new helmet law.
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