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Letter: Govt needs to reassess ‘no issues’ stance

Friday 13 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, In reference to Government’s “no issues” statement regarding the road closure (‘No issues’: Government on Sheraton road closure, Cook Islands News, October 12). There are a couple of important issues that I can think of that need to be addressed.

New Ombudsman Office provides inclusive and accessible space for all

Friday 13 October 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

In a significant step towards inclusivity and equal access to justice, the new Te Mata Akamoeau Ombudsman Office opened yesterday, providing a warm and welcoming space for everyone, including people with disabilities, to seek and receive assistance.

Solid Hazardous Waste Bill yet to be finalised

Friday 13 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, National

The much anticipated Solid and Hazardous Waste Bill is yet to be finalised.

TAU digital billing starts

Friday 13 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, Local, National

As of October 4, Rarotonga electricity company Te Aponga Uira (TAU) moved to full digital billing with a combination of actual and estimated metre readings.

Cook Islands joins talks on Global Plastics Treaty

Friday 13 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, National

Cook Islands joined Small Island Developing States (SIDS) in Bangkok this week for talks on Global Plastics Treaty, mainly discussing the fine print of the treaty.

Brain damage reported following assault

Friday 13 October 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National

‘The victim continues to require physical and cognitive assistance’

$33 million boost : Jetstar to add fourth weekly flight from Sydney to Rarotonga

Friday 13 October 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, National

The Cook Islands is set to earn an additional $33 million annually from the fourth weekly direct flight from Sydney to Rarotonga, which will commence from March next year.

Cook Islands welcomes more non-stop flights from Sydney to Rarotonga

Thursday 12 October 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in BREAKING NEWS, National, Tourism

Ahead of next year’s Easter holidays, Jetstar is launching a fourth weekly service between Sydney and Rarotonga.

Youngest athlete in athletics team eyes top 8 finish at Pacific Games

Thursday 12 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Athletics, Features, Pacific Games, Sports, Weekend

The youngest member in Athletics Cook Islands to the Pacific Games in Honiara, Solomon Islands next month, is looking forward to the challenge.

Ariki Adventures Raro Challenge: ‘Not for the faint hearted’

Thursday 12 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Other Sports, Sports

The Cook Islands Triathlon Association is gearing up for its mammoth Ariki Adventures Raro Challenge multisport event which will be held this Saturday.

IAEA to conduct marine environment sampling near Fukushima nuclear plant

Thursday 12 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

Scientists with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), along with observers, will visit Japan next week to take marine samples near the defunct Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station.

Traditional voyaging revived as Te Puna Marama launches new programme

Thursday 12 October 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Vaka Paikea’s scheduled sail from Rarotonga to the island of Mitiaro tomorrow, Friday, will mark the beginning of another voyage for Te Puna Marama Voyaging Foundation UNESCO Teretereanga Vaka programme.

Cook Islands to celebrate World Food Day

Thursday 12 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National

‘Water is Life, Water is Food, Leave No One Behind’ is the theme for this year’s World Food Day event which will be held tomorrow, October 13.

Govt in talks with Australia to evacuate Cook Islanders, if situation deteriorates

Thursday 12 October 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, National, Tourism

The Cook Islands government is in talks with Australia to evacuate 28 Cook Islanders and residents sheltering in Jericho if the Israeli-Hamas conflict escalates further. Rashneel Kumar and Losirene Lacanivalu report.

‘No issues’: Government on Sheraton road closure

Thursday 12 October 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, Local, National

Government says it has no issue with the closure of the coastal main road in Vaimaanga to make way for the Sheraton redevelopment. Rashneel Kumar and Al Williams report.

Letter: Vaimaanga ‘horseshoe’ road plan

Thursday 12 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, I have read with interest the recent articles and smoke signals in your paper relating to the proposed and scary horseshoe road plan for the old Sheraton site.

Eye-deal opportunity for Cook Islanders to get free glasses

Thursday 12 October 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National

Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health is conducting basic reading eye tests and distributing free eye glasses around Rarotonga in an effort to promote World Sight Day which will be marked today.

Medicinal cannabis legislation to go before Parliament in December

Thursday 12 October 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, Health, National

Legislation supporting availability of medicinal cannabis in the Cooks Islands will be tabled in Parliament.

Kata: Medical Marijuana Law

Thursday 12 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Kata: Winston Peters

Wednesday 11 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion