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Cook Islands passport proposal
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Cook Islands has its first mosque
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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.
Clarification
The Edgewater Resort & Spa has no association with Aroa Horse Treks, the horse riding operator. Cook Islands News wishes to make this clear following last Friday’s publication of a photo of Aroa Horse Treks owner Tiki Daniel, wearing an Edgewater polo shirt. Daniel also works in the Edgewater’s activities department. Resort management wanted it […]
Animal emergency nurse helps out
Esther Honey’s first ever animal emergency nurse is on the island for the next four months. Alongside all the vets who come and go, giving up anywhere between two weeks and three months of their time, the clinic usually has two nurses. But Kirstin Pietack is the first one who has specialist experience in emergencies. […]
Run-off under microscope
The legitimacy and fairness of the run-off process for political candidates in the country has come under close scrutiny in recent months. Both major parties have had their problems, with questions asked about how democratic some of the selections have been. CI News put the question of the legitimacy and fairness of the run-off process […]
Tupe takes action
Tupe Short was so incensed by the damage being done to the lagoon by pig farming and other sewage treatment problems that he joined the Muri Environment Care Group. “Now that we know what the problems are, and that we are the cause, we need to work together to fix it,” Short said. “We are […]
Psychiatrist returning
The psychiatrist who helped Te Kainga Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre win an international award is returning to the Cook Islands. Dr Deva, who sits on the board of the World Association of Psychosocial Rehabilitation, helped the centre’s founder Mereana Taikoko design training in mental health, alcoholism and counselling to help people help those with […]
Girls Brigade face future
The Girls Brigade of the Cook Islands recently sent two youth representatives – Marcienne Maurangi and Jane Tou – and national secretary Tangi Taoro to Malaysia for the 10th International Conference of the Girls Brigade. The theme of the conference was ‘Cross Over and Move On’, which refers to the way that progress and change […]
Cell tower working
The newly built 30ft cell tower at Takapora, Aitutaki, is now fully operational. Telecom Cook Islands (TCI) said yesterday customers should notice improved coverage and signal strength in the surrounding area. TCI cellular manager Donald Munro said the new cell tower was fired up on Wednesday night and initial tests conducted show great improvement in […]
Close watch
The appointment process for the new chief executive of the Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC) is now being managed independently by the office of the Public Service Commissioner (PSC). CIIC Minister and DPM Robert Wigmore says he is paying close attention to the appointment process following a new Audit finding that the 2007 appointment of […]
Playground closed for work
Concern this week was rife among parents over the dilapidated state of the Punanga Nui market playground, but the Cook Islands Investment Corporation assures the community that it’s taking steps to fix the problem. Ake Hosea Winterflood, whose Lazy Diner Cafe looks out on to the playground, went on television earlier this week beseeching government […]
NZ visitor numbers up by 878 for July
While the Australian visitor numbers featured strongly in the July visitor arrivals, numbers from New Zealand were also healthy. Their numbers went up from 7676 in July last year to 8554 last month – an increase of 878. Cook Islands Tourism chief executive Carmel Beattie said they have had a very strong season with New […]
Theresa Gattung tickets sell fast
Half of the 110 tickets on sale for Theresa Gattung’s appearance at Crown Beach have already been sold. Gattung is the ex-CEO of Telecom New Zealand and was once listed as one of the world’s 50 most powerful women. Te Vaerua Community Rehabilitation Service has arranged the event as a fundraiser. Nadine Newnham, who is […]
'Mess ups' behind decision
CISNOC president Sir Geoffrey Henry says that CISNOC came into possession of the per diems from the mini games after back pedalling and mess ups by the organising committee and government. He stated that an agreement was signed in September 2008 by the president of the Pacific Games Council (PGC), CISNOCs previous president Tiki Matapo, […]
'My holiday' moments and stories
Rarotonga school kids have been back at school for two weeks and some are still raving over the fantastic adventures they had during the two-week break. Today we share ‘my holiday’ stories from Avarua Primary School grade five students. My Holiday On my holiday I had a great time because me and my family went […]
It's K9 9K time
To celebrate 15 years of providing services to animals in the Cook Islands – the Esther Honey Foundation animal clinic will join forces with the Hash House Harriers for a K9 9K run next month. And as the event name suggests – bring your canines for this special event on September 13. This is the […]
'Kite day' at Matavera
Kiwi visitor Malcolm Hubbert flies kites for the sheer joy and pleasure it brings him and people that are drawn in by the colourful displays. The Waitakere kite enthusiast is a member of the Kite Flying Association and a ‘good old Westie!’ Hubbert says he’s been flying kites his whole life and is part of […]
Horse owner: 'I do my best'
Aroa Horse Trek owner Tiki Daniel says he has always tried to do the right thing for his horses but it has been no easy task. The tourism business has been in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons almost since the operation began some 10 years ago. Recently, upset visitors to the island have, […]
Horse care an ongoing issue
‘Is no one prepared to make a stand?’ Former Esther Honey Foundation animal clinic director Karen Galvan has always been an outspoken advocate for the safety of animals. During her time with the local animal clinic – Galvan fielded complaints from tourists, locals and expats on the many animal neglect issues they come across on […]
No movement
There seems to have been no movement on the development at the old Sheraton site, for which the Auckland-based developers Mirage Group Ltd obtained a lease over two months ago. The developers have not formally applied for an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) report from National Environment Services, on which the prospect of construction depends. Earlier […]
25 Chinese tractors landed
A new tractor for each electorate The 25 new tractors provided through a $1 million People’s Republic of China grant were landed off the Southern Express this week. Agriculture Minister Robert Wigmore was at Avatiu Harbour yesterday to announce the arrival of the tractors which should be assembled by the end of the month. Wigmore […]
Quiz night for Red Cross youth
Do you and your friends have good general knowledge? If so, tonight’s Cook Islands Red Cross Youth Peer Educators quiz night is the place to really test your knowledge. The youth peer educators are holding a quiz night fundraiser at the Rarotonga Golf Club in Nikao to raise funds to get to Mangaia in October […]
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