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Cook Islands passport proposal
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Man found guilty of rape, burglary
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National
Rarotonga crime stats challenged
Cook Islands Police data shows no increasing crime trend, but the Opposition leader and a road safety advocate argue understaffing and passive policing conceal actual crime and safety issues in Rarotonga.
Australian High Commission accepting applications for community grants
The Australian High Commission has announced the opening of the Australia – Cook Islands Community Grants Program.
Get moving!
The fight against fossil fuels waged by dozens of local people on bicycles begins tomorrow morning. The National Environment Service (NES) is coordinating a Move Rarotonga campaign to raise awareness of issues like climate change, fossil fuel use and waste management. Scheduled for tomorrow, the campaign encourages everyone on Rarotonga to ride a bicycle, walk, […]
Kuki name hard to swallow
Unhappy with the idea of being called a Cookie in his native tongue, Danny Mataroa has returned from the Takitimu Cultural Festival in New Zealand with a suggestion for an alternative. Changing the Cook Islands name is no new concept the idea springs up at various points through the countrys history. In 1994, former prime […]
Dedication to saving kakerori paying off
Veteran Kakerori researcher, ornithologist Dr Hugh Robertson of the New Zealand Department of Conservation (DoC), is highly elated by the results of his latest efforts. To say that I am very pleased would be to put it mildly, he said. Rarotongas very own endemic flycatcher is romping ahead here, and doing nicely on Atiu, too. […]
Celebrating the peace we live in
Rarotonga joined the world in celebrating International Peace Day with a peaceful ceremony at the Peace Garden yesterday afternoon. The institution of International Peace Day encourages people the world over to recognise the value of peace. On September 21 each year, those who live in peaceful communities like the Cook Islands can take a moment […]
Pacific Forum Line trading stronger
Despite former financial woes, Pacific Forum Line (PFL) is performing ahead of expectations in the Cook Islands and accordingly the shipping companys local registration has been renewed. Deputy Prime Minister Tom Marsters, who holds the transport portfolio, recently met with PFL commercial manager John Pearson.The Cook Islands is one of 12 Pacific nation shareholders of […]
Mauke makes its own mechanics
Automotive tutor Papa Teariki Mataroa was recently called to Mauke to take a one-week basic course. A request made by Island Secretary Teariki Rongo was originally for the purpose of upskilling government workers on small engines, but Papa Teariki was happy to open the course up to whomever was interested knowing that although students in […]
Approval for septic system upgrade
Approval has been granted by the Rarotonga Environment Authority for an upgrade of the septic system at Rarotongas hospital. The Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC), which is managing the government project, is now negotiating with the contractor about when work can restart. Government agencies involved with the project briefly delayed the resumption of work, to […]
Inspiration for agriculture revitalisation
Director of Research at the ministry of agriculture William Wigmores is preparing to present before Cabinet a summary of lessons learnt during a recent growers jaunt to Tahiti. Headed by agriculture minister Nandi Glassie, a delegation of 32 local growers visited Tahitian farms and factories last month to observe the work of their French Polynesian […]
Boatmasters in the making
Would-be boaties have a chance to get comfortable with nautical terminology, sea safety and the Bowline this week and next. Cook Islands Maritime Training Centre tutor Steve Simpson is running a boat masters qualification course in the evenings (from 5pm to 8.30pm). The port redevelopment at Avatiu means some big changes for the boat masters […]
Rubbish roundup yields over 400kg
Those who have participated in Pacific Islands Conservation Initiatives month-long rubbish roundup have thus far collected over 400kg of rubbish and theyre not finished yet. Pacific Islands Conservation Initiative (PICI) is working in conjunction with Pacific Divers to clean up Rarotonga during the month of September. The entire roundup is sponsored by CITC, and additional […]
Australian researchers doctorate revealing
Australian psychologist Meg Perkins is focusing her PhD research around crime in the Cook Islands, and has agreed to periodically release segments of her study to Cook Islands News. Perkins is studying toward her doctorate in offending behaviour at the University of Queensland. Her thesis deals with cultural resilience and how it affects a communitys […]
Teens admit to burglary
A couple of 17-year-old boys have admitted burglarising the Cook Islands Game Fishing Club at Kiikii and will be duly sentenced in the Cook Islands High Court at Avarua. One of the teenagers was seen by a member of the public running from the fishing club while carrying bottles of alcohol on Sunday morning. Police […]
Web seminar explores role of the internet
The Cook Islands has been raising its voice on all things online this week as part of a Pacific Internet Governance Forum (IGF) meeting. The forum is being held a week before the IGFs annual meeting in Kenyas capital and although the Cook Islands will be taking part in that, the local delegates wont be […]
Mitchell on contract
Former solicitor general, New Zealand high commissioner and foreign affairs secretary Mike Mitchell is assisting the Ministry of Marine Resources with its substantial statutory obligations. Mitchell is on a service contract with the ministry as a legal and trade advisor. Marine resources secretary Ben Ponia says the ministry has substantial obligations in terms of court […]
Rotary looking for good sorts
Do you know anyone who serves the community in a special way? The Rotary Club of Rarotonga is seeking nominations for a person who you think is doing something special in the in the service of others.This is in keeping with the Rotary motto of service above self and also one of the aims of […]
Draft UNDAF document prepared
A Cook Islands draft document has been prepared for inclusion in the United Nations Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF). The document is a result of yesterdays consultation on Rarotonga between UN officials and representatives of various government departments and organisations of the Cook Islands. The UN framework will guide the organisations work in the Pacific region […]
Report completed
Audit director Paul Allsworth has completed a report of his investigation into the departure tax exemption awarded to New Zealand foreign affairs minister Murray McCully and his large delegation to the Cook Islands. Allsworths report, which has been released to interested parties for formal response, includes recommendations to financial secretary Richard Neves, foreign affairs and […]
Audit looks into payments on behalf of the crown
A performance audit of the Cook Islands largest payments on behalf of the crown (POBOC) has begun. The audit, of POBOC totalling $12.1 million, will review ways of improving procedures and systems in collaboration with senior government officials including Ministry of Internal Affairs secretary Bredina Drollet. Audit director Paul Allsworth says the review will also […]
Refund coming from CPA
Financial secretary Richard Neves says the $6000 government expects to be refunded, for international travel costs of independent member of parliament Norman George, is likely to be paid by the Commonwealth. In early July George attended a Commonwealth Parliamentary Association conference in Sri Lanka, representing speaker of the house Sir Geoffrey Henry. Money taken out […]
Changes to Sydney flight
The direct flight linking Sydney with Rarotonga has undergone some scheduling changes, meaning Australian passengers are now arriving in the Cook Islands on a Saturday. The flights moved from their regular Tuesday departure to the Saturday departure from Sydney this month, with the first Saturday arrival touching down on September 3. Flight NZ60 now departs […]
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