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Niki Rattle: A call for stronger human rights protections
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Solid and Hazardous Waste Bill referred to Parliament committee
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DPM defends CIIC finance and travel policies
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CI Muslim opens up about her faith and journey
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CIIC directors seek $350,000 in damages over defamatory claims
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Man found guilty of rape, burglary
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Cook Islands deep sea mining poll sparks controversy
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MCI rejects ‘dark fleet’ label
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Prime Minister defends $659,000 MPs travel bill
23 August 2024
Taxpayers foot $659,000 bill for MPs travel and allowance
22 August 2024
Corruption report exposes ‘bribe and sexual favours’
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Scientists explore coral heat tolerance in Rarotonga
A group from the University of California is working with Cook Islands marine biologist and chairperson for the environmental NGO, Kōrero o te `Ōrau, Dr Teina Rongo, to discover how corals around Rarotonga respond to high temperatures.
Vandals target fintech startup
Cook Islands tech entrepreneur Brett Baudinet is disappointed that his recently established business, Smartie, has become a target for vandals.
Tau social club helps out
TAU social club helps out Members of Te Aponga Uira Staff Social Club have been saving up a dollar each from every pay cheque all year. This week they donated all the money they saved to Te Vaerua rehabilitation service to help with their work providing rehabilitation and assistance to people with disabilities. A cheque […]
School's out after 42 years
Chances are you or a family member has been taught by Takitumu Primary School stalwart Tekura Ruta Ngamata, who is retiring after 42 years in front of classes at the Matavera institution. Ngamata (63), of Matavera, seamlessly went from student to teacher after completing her schooling at Ngatangiia, Avarua, and Tereora. The Rarotonga-born teacher began […]
Window closed for creditors
The window for creditors of Wall Street Banking Corporation (WSBC) to make their claims has closed, but the company has not as yet been formally dissolved and still has a long legal road ahead. Court-appointed managers John Leonard and Paul Sargison of TW Gerry Rea Partners are now determining remaining claims, and distributing assets to […]
Teen offenders avoid jail time
Two teenagers appeared before Justice Christine Grice yesterday, and both avoided jail time, though their offences carried maximum sentences of time in prison. Eighteen-year-old Bobby Tekoronga was yesterday saved from having to serve a term of imprisonment and instead sentenced to probation and community service for a number of recent offences. He appeared on four […]
Shackled man wants retrial
A Penrhyn man who claims police treated him in what he called an “outrageous and unlawful” manner was told yesterday that he must navigate through a number of convoluted legal channels before he can have his day in court. Arumia Robert Samatua appeared before Justice Christine Grice yesterday to follow up with an application he […]
No movement on deportation
An investigation into whether an Australian woman should be deported following an employment and business investment dispute has not progressed due to workloads at the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MOIA). Christine Backer, of Queensland, is unsure whether she can remain living in Rarotonga after her work permit was cancelled by sponsor Dave Reuther. MOIA labour […]
Brown ready for role
New Finance Minister Mark Brown says he’s looking forward to taking on the challenge of the senior role in cabinet. Brown, 47, is the youngest member of cabinet and is also the newly elected MP for Takuvaine. PM Henry Puna says in giving Brown the finance portfolio responsibility he is sending a message to the […]
Cooks lobbies region to control illegal fishing
As fishing fleets begin moving into Cook Islands waters, the country is lobbying Pacific states and distant water fishing nations to support the establishment of a special management area (SMA) to control illegal fishing in their adjacent eastern high seas pocket. A decision is expected at the next annual meeting of the Western and Central […]
Creative Centre march for awareness
Members of the Creative Centre (pictured) adult learning school staged an awareness march yesterday from Foodland in downtown Avarua to the high court building. Yesterday also marked the International Day for people with disabilities and the march by the Creative Centre was a peaceful protest of sorts against the lack of accessibility to public buildings […]
CIWA keen for meeting
The Cook Islands Worker’s Association (CIWA) executives are keen to meet with the incoming Minister of Labour to look at challenging issues workers face and to have dialogue on the Employment Relations Bill. CIWA president Anthony Turua says now that the election is over the nation is entering a new era under a Cook Islands […]
Students trained in money management
Westpac have trained 200 high school students in money management. A team led by branch manager John Evans has taken their financial first steps workshop to Te Uki Ou School and Titikaveka, Nukutere and Tereora Colleges. The training started by looking at what the kids spent their money on – and then moved on to […]
Highland Paradise celebrates anniversary
November marked the third anniversary of Highland Paradise’s Drums Of Our Forefathers sunset feast and show. The cultural centre celebrated by inviting supporters to the Friday performances during the month, as a chance for them to share the experience with visitors and other guests. In the past two years the anniversary was celebrated with one […]
2500 LPs make way for baby
Nick van Eijk might be the only music buff on the island with a floor-to-ceiling collection of vinyl long-playing (LP) record albums, but that may soon change. Van Eijk is selling his 2500 records to make room for his energetic 15-month-old, Junior, whose newly discovered knack for running has expanded his horizons – meaning the […]
Hair-raising experience
It was a hair-raising experience at the Creative Centre on Tuesday as CITC staff and members from the centre had a shave after a month of growing facial hair. It was all for a good cause with CITC key brands manager George George presenting a cheque for $2000 to Creative Centre manager Bob Kimiangatau. The […]
TVN gift vouchers
Te Vara Nui Village is introducing some new offers that are designed with both visitors and local people in mind. The Te Vara Nui Village gift voucher is the perfect answer to gift buying, providing you with a hassle free solution. These vouchers are suitable for all occasions from birthdays, weddings, staff rewards, get well […]
Proud papa visits his Milkybar Kid
Local mechanic Eric Short returned home this week from a visit with his newly-famous granddaughter Hinetaapora who, at eight years old, is the world’s first female Milkybar Kid. Hinetaapora beat out 1500 other contenders to be the face of Nestle’s Milkybar, and will star in a Nestle television commercial early next year. She’s also got […]
DPM at Rutaki prizegiving
Newly-appointed Deputy Prime Minister Tom Marsters took time to celebrate the academic achievements of his grandson Tamarua Marsters at Rutaki School’s prizegiving yesterday. Tamarua – a year 6 pupil – was awarded the first runner-up prize for overall academic achievement in his grade. He also shared the school’s best attendance award for year 6 with […]
Kiely named Dux
Year 8 pupil Ariana Kiely was named Avatea School’s Dux for 2010 at its prizegiving yesterday. Kiely also received the school’s award for top senior English student, and certificates of excellence for English, Maori, social science, computer studies, science, art, and mathematics. She was also awarded a certificate of high achievement in health and physical […]
Prowler arrested for Muri incident
Police arrested what they called a ‘prowler’ on Wednesday night, and arrested the man for unlawfully entering a tourist accommodation in Muri with the intent to commit a crime. The offender, who is an unemployed Tikioki resident, has previous convictions and is in police custody and awaiting his court date. A tourist accommodation in Titikaveka […]
Fishing assn reformed
The Cook Islands Fishing Association has been revived following some conflict and confusion within the local fishing industry, and the need for a representative organisation. Those attending a fishing seminar facilitated by the Ministry of Marine Resources in Rarotonga on November 22-25 made the decision to re-form the association and elect office bearers. Mark Vaikai […]
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