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Local women outshine global peers in business leadership
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MCI rejects ‘dark fleet’ label
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Police testify in rape, burglary trial
Police officers who responded to the burglary and rape crime scenes of February 21 last year testified in a jury trial at the High Court in Rarotonga yesterday.
New tariffs cause a splash: Free water allocation for residents, businesses face higher costs
Residential users will receive 50,000 litres of water per month free under the final water tariff structure announced by To Tatou Vai and commencing October 1, 2024.
Outer islands training
The New Zealand police force’s senior sergeant and community policing adviser, Phil Paratene, recently returned from a visit to the outer islands. The purpose of the visit was to educate and train police officers – two on Pukapuka, one on Manihiki, one on Rakahanga and three on Penrhyn. This marks the first time New Zealand […]
Frequently asked questions about voting:
What if my name does not appear on the roll? If your name does not appear on the roll, even though you have registered, you may still vote. You must complete a special form for a “Vote by Declaration”. Your completed ballot paper will be placed in an envelope, the declaration attached and sent to […]
Who is eligible to vote today?
To vote in the Cook Islands an elector must have lived in the country for 12 months continuously at any time in their life and meet the three month residency requirement to vote in an electorate. New Zealand citizens and permanent residents who meet the criteria are also eligible to vote. The Electoral Office headquarters […]
Vakatini Ariki apologises for proclamation
Makea Joseph Vakatini Ariki officially apologised yesterday for the sovereignty proclamation of June 12, 2008, reaffirming his allegiance to Queen Elizabeth II in order to be reinstated as a member of the House of Ariki. Vakatini led the group of ariki which issued the proclamation in defiance of the government, an act which at the […]
A thought for the general election
In the past week or so, it has become obvious that there has been some quiet but hard door-to-door campaigning by political parties and independent candidates alike. As would be expected in Cook Islands politics, there would be some high transient emotions demonstrated as traditional approaches clash with those who desire change and innovative ideas. […]
33 Cook Islanders earn MBAs
Thirty-three Cook Islanders recently finished a USP Master’s course and are now have Master’s degrees in Business Administration. They will graduate with a group of about 110 graduates in August next year at the National Auditorium – the delay is to ensure that the whole lot of USP students can formally walk together. Class captain […]
Forum team to observe election
A team of six observers representing the Pacific Islands Forum is in the country to observe today’s General Election. The team arrived in the country last Thursday and has been talking to a number of relevant people and stakeholders. The team has already met with senior government officials from the Cook Islands Ministry of Foreign […]
Tackle the basics first, please
Dear Editor, Whatever the makeup of the new government once the country’s general elections are held tomorrow, I just hope that more attention and effort will be placed on developing and improving the country’s basic infrastructure. For far too long the country’s basic infrastructure has been ignored and neglected by successive governments, leading to a […]
French navy in town
La Railleuse, the French naval vessel currently berthed at Avatiu, is scheduled to leave this weekend – but on the heels of her visit comes Le Prairial, another French naval vessel with the capacity to store a helicopter. Le Prairial (F 731) is a 93-metre light monitoring frigate of the French Marine Nationale that is […]
Free IT waste collection
A shipment taking IT waste off Rarotonga for free is planned for early December. Pua Hunter from the office of the Prime Minister has been working with government staff to make sure all ministries take the chance to get all their old computers hauled off the island and disposed of. But individuals will also have […]
$300,000 sum fictional: Sir Geoffrey
CISNOC president says not enough being done to resolve dispute Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) president, Sir Geoffrey Henry, says that the sum of $300,000, which CISNOC is alleged to hold in per diem money from the Pacific Mini Games, is ‘fictional’. He also said that not enough is being done to […]
Election petitions likely
Allegations of bribery and treating could be directed at candidates after the election, especially with predictions of tighter winning margins. Those who win their seats by just a handful of votes are often fair game for election petitions. Already the two political parties are keeping close tabs on rumours of bribery by candidates – this […]
CIP will unite says traditional leader
Traditional leader and Matavera resident Tupe Short believes a Cook Islands Party government will work side by side with the people. He says he challenged both parties to give more recognition to the House of Ariki and all aronga mana and other groups by working with them in partnership. Short holds the title of Tairi-te-Rangi […]
Eggelton says baby bonus will help
Matavera Democratic Party candidate and cabinet minister Cassey Eggelton says the $1500 baby bonus pledge has been blown out of proportion and taken out of context. The party proposes to increase the new born allowance, which is currently $300, to help families better cope with the costs of a new baby. The pledge and the […]
Coalition government a likely scenario: Francis
A coalition government after Wednesday’s general election is predicted by lawyer and Public Review and Expenditure Committee (PERC) chair, Marie Francis. “I think there will be a change (in who holds power). There are many options for voters to consider and if they exercise their right to vote there will be a shift. I think […]
From conviction to conversion
Maggie out to prove his critics wrong at election Tupapa-Maraerenga CIP candidate George Maggie Angene is counting on winning the approval of the largest voting population in the country this week. There’s been a lot of talk about the character and personality of the former convict now born again Christian. Angene has struggled against the […]
Will you vote? Should you vote?
Dear Editor, People have such high emotions linked to their opinions on the topic of voting, especially when provoked about why they should vote, and more so if they refuse to accept the fact that they should vote. As I look around me and hear people talking about this subject, I wanted to know if […]
Farewell to a dear brother
Dear Editor, It is unfortunate to write this letter of condolence regarding our late dear brother Tepure Tapaitau. He passed away on November 14 at 8pm in the Cairns Base Hospital. It was a shock to the Penrhyn community here in Cairns after realising what happened. It is a usual custom for the Penrhyn community […]
PM pays tribute to Tapaitau
Former cabinet minister and one time deputy leader of the Democratic Party, Tepure Tapaitau passed away suddenly in Cairns, Australia, on Sunday. Prime Minister Jim Marurai paid tribute to Tapaitau yesterday. “Tepure had a big heart for his people – a quality that shone strongly throughout his public service as Police Commissioner, Member of Parliament, […]
Armistice Day remembered in Raro
About 30 people attended a commemoration service for Armistice Day at the Avarua War Memorial in Rarotonga last Thursday. Cook Islands News photojournalist Matariki Wilson was there to capture the event, which was organised to mark the ceasing of hostilities between Allied and German forces in World War One, at 11am on November 11, 1918. […]
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