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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.

Out-of-season threats - Met Office warns of continued weather effects

The Met Office is advising public to stay informed about weather forecasts even though the cyclone season is over, as cyclones can still form outside the season and out-of-season weather effects are expected.

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Pick-up truck driver granted bail in fatal motorcycle crash

Alcohol has been ruled out as a contributing factor in the case of a pick-up truck driver who is alleged to have struck a 60-year-old motorcyclist causing her death on April 17.

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Cook Islands lead call for stronger ocean science at UN Conference

“You cannot manage what you cannot measure,” said Prime Minister Mark Brown at the Ocean Decade Conference held in Barcelona, Spain, last month.

Environment


Penrhyn/Tongareva celebrates first tertiary graduates

In a historic celebration for Penrhyn/Tongareva Island, the community came together to witness their first-ever graduates from a tertiary programme.

Education


Former Vodafone employee convicted of stealing $91,000

A woman has been convicted of theft as a servant for making false entries in a telecommunications company’s account, defrauding them of over $91,000.

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Driver charged in Cook Islands’ first road fatality

A pick-up truck driver who allegedly struck a 60-year-old motorcyclist on April 17 has been charged with dangerous driving causing death. He is expected to appear in court today.

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NZ disc jockey convicted on drug charges after guilty plea

A New Zealand DJ (disc jockey) who was arrested on September 6 last year for bringing cocaine and cannabis to Rarotonga has been convicted after pleading guilty to all charges.

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TMO steps up dengue defence following outbreak in Samoa

Cook Islands is taking preventative measures to protect the country from dengue fever by fumigating incoming vessels from Pacific Island countries battling with an outbreak.

Health


National Environment Service partners with Monash University to strengthen environmental protections

Enhancing Cook Islands capacity and learning opportunities when it comes to science, environment and legal policy is at the core of a partnership between the National Environment Service (NES) and Monash University in Australia.

Environment


Puaikura Fire Brigade responds to weekend crash with new equipment

Apart from attending to fire calls around the island, the Puaikura Volunteer Fire Brigade attended a crash call over the weekend and is looking forward to improving their response time with the new station.

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Court briefs

A number of matters were called before Chief Justice Patrick Keane at the High Court in Rarotonga via an audio-visual link on Friday.

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Following in dad’s footsteps: Tamaiti-Phareily ready for Te Mire Ura debut

Captivated by the admiration he draws from his father, seven-year-old Tamaiti-Phareily Samson is participating in Te Mire Ura, Potiki (Junior) section culture competition on Thursday this week.

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Vaping among children prompts proposal to raise smoking age

Ministry of Health proposes to raise the smoking age from 18 to 21 and implement new measures on imitation tobacco products like vape and e-cigarettes to reduce smoking rates in the country.

Health


Public invited to discuss Health Bill, medicinal cannabis access

Te Marae Ora (TMO) Health Secretary Bob Williams says it is important for the public to know and understand the Public Health Bill, set for public discussions starting today.

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Historic ordination marks new chapter for Catholic Diocese

In a significant and deeply moving ceremony, the Catholic Diocese of Rarotonga, Cook Islands, and guests witnessed an historic event – the Episcopal Ordination of their new coadjutor bishop, Reynaldo Bunyi Getalado, M.S.P., Bishop-elect.

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Tourist fined for resisting police at Rarotonga Airport

Tourist fined for resisting police at Rarotonga Airport

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Court briefs

A number of matters were called before Chief Justice Patrick Keane at the High Court in Rarotonga via an audio-visual link on Friday.

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Cook Islands poised for highest Pacific growth

Cook Islands is projected to have the highest economic growth and lowest inflation in the Pacific in 2024, but the government believes growth will be even higher than the Asian Development Bank (ADB) forecast.

Economy


Health and visas top dissatisfaction list in Cook Islands public services

A Cook Islands public service satisfaction survey found that nearly half of respondents were dissatisfied, with the health clinic, visa applications and non-emergency police services being the least satisfying experiences.

Economy


Te Ipukarea Society: School holiday programmes dive deep into ecology

Over the last week of the school holiday period, Te Ipukarea Society and Kōrero o te ‘Ōrau have combined efforts to run their respective youth programmes Mata Nātura and ‘Ātui’anga Ki Te Tango (AKTT).

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