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Police seek public cooperation for festive security

Cook Islands Police are launching a community policing initiative with volunteer support from each vaka in Rarotonga to enhance safety and security during the festive season.

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Families navigate inflation, businesses stock up for festive season

As Christmas approaches, local families and businesses in Rarotonga are feeling the seasonal buzz. While the island’s shops are busy preparing for the influx of shoppers, families are making sure they have everything needed for the festive season.

NES to strengthen environmental data reporting in proposed bill

National Environment Service (NES) is proposing a new Environment Bill to improve data reporting, strengthen its role as a permitting authority and update regulations for a changing environment.

Environment


Audit report reveals CIIC overspent budget by $2.7m

Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC) overspent their budgeted appropriation from Parliament by more than $2.7 million over the past five years.

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NZ tourist dies on snorkelling tour, Police investigate

A 49-year-old woman from New Zealand has been confirmed dead after being transported in an ambulance from the Avaavaroa Passage in Vaimaanga yesterday.

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Cook Islands showcases wealth management expertise at US investment summit

The Cook Islands financial services industry recently featured at the prestigious America Outbound Investment Summit, held on May 7 in Los Angeles and May 9 in San Francisco.

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Quality audits crucial for public trust, says former NZ PM Clark

The 25th Pacific Association of Supreme Audit Institutions (PASAI) Congress highlighted the importance of independent audit reports for public trust and good governance in the Pacific.

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Schools told to teach Te Reo Maori from ECE to Year 6

Schools in the Cook Islands have been directed to begin using Te Reo Maori from Early Childhood Education (ECE) to Year 6.

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Cook Islands tourism booms, early arrivals smash record

Visitor arrivals are trending towards a record this year, with the highest total in the first four months of 2024. However, Cook Islands Tourism says they will still fall short of the 2019 record.

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PM Brown acknowledges shortcomings in government accountability

As a small island developing state, Cook Islands’ aspirations fall short of its capacity to make government agencies fully accountable for their expenditures, says Prime Minister Mark Brown.

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Cook Islands open to airlines, eyes North American expansion

Cook Islands welcomes any airline interested in flying to the country, especially those that can expand the country’s reach to North America and Europe, says Prime Minister Mark Brown.

Business


Local vendor saves Mother’s Day with ‘Later Pay’ system

Over a week ago, a number of local bank customers were left with zero balances in their accounts leading up to Mother’s Day on May 11. A local vendor stepped in to help put a smile on their faces.

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Bill to safeguard Manatua Cable passed with fines up to $250,000

A monetary fine will be imposed on anyone who breaches the Manatua Cable Protection Bill 2024.

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Parliament clerk Vainerere explains bill process

Clerk of Parliament Tangata Vainerere says there is a process for each bill that goes through Parliament before it becomes law.

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Firefighter conquers Sky Tower Challenge for second time!

Volunteer firefighter Tahiti Isaaka has triumphantly “nailed” her second attempt at Firefighters Sky Tower Challenge 2024 in Aotearoa New Zealand on Friday (Cook Islands time) to raise funds for blood cancer.

Health


Decision on top cop delayed as force faces staffing crisis

The decision on renewing the Cook Islands Police Commissioner’s contract has been further delayed amidst concerns about a major staff shortage in the force.

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Graham appointed new Secretary of Cook Islands Ministry of Justice

Peter William Graham has been appointed as the new Secretary of the Ministry of Justice (MoJ), effective June 4, 2024, for a term of three years, replacing Tamatoa Jonassen.

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Cook Islands passes Health Bill to improve health outcomes

The Cook Islands Public Health Bill 2024 that aims to protect and promote the health of all people of the Cook Islands by reducing the incidence of disease and ill-health was passed on Thursday.

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Cook Islands hosts PASAI Congress, set to assume leadership role

Cook Islands will assume the chair of the Pacific Association of Supreme Audit Institutions at the 25th PASAI Congress to be hosted in Rarotonga next week.

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Cops in crisis: Cook Islands Police understaffed by 30-40 officers

Cook Islands Police face staffing shortages due to budget cuts and uncompetitive remuneration, prompting a restructuring effort to improve recruitment and retention.

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From setbacks to glory: Eels coach Nicholas shares story of resilience

In the world of sports, overcoming adversity is often the key to triumph. The victorious Avatiu Nikao Eels coach Clive Nicholas embodies this principle, sharing his story of how they navigated the challenging yet rewarding 2024 Cook Islands Rugby League season. Solomone Taukei reports.

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Service and sacrifice: Puna keeps an ‘open mind’

Former Cook Islands prime minister Henry Puna, who ends his term as Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General later this month, is planning to retire to his island home of Manihiki. But the 75-year-old is keeping an open mind and hasn’t ruled out a return to local political scene just yet. Losirene Lacanivalu reports.

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