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Te Ipukarea Society: Navigating challenging waters at the ISA

Saturday 1 April 2023 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National

Te Ipukarea Society along with NGO indigenous representatives from Hawaii, Tahiti, Papua New Guinea and Aotearoa NZ participated as ‘observers’ in the recent International Seabed Authority meetings, which gave them the opportunity to intervene in matters discussed.

Three questions for NES

Saturday 1 April 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

From time to time we see that the National Environment Service is looking to add new staff positions. Looking for three at the moment.

‘A man overboard’: Titikaveka Bulldogs clears air on coach

Saturday 1 April 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Regarding your article in Tuesday, March 28 edition – Titikaveka Bulldogs coach steps down, I can confirm that Mr (Meti) Noovao has surprised the whole club including myself, he didn’t have the decency to advise me that he was to step down, yet he lives two houses away from me.

Vaipae celebrates Christian legacy

Saturday 1 April 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, Local, National, Outer Islands

Under the glow of the rising sun on Thursday morning, the village of Vaipae was bustling and humming with activity preparing for their commemoration day of ‘Te Arikianga o te Evangelia – the Arrival of the Gospel’ 200 years ago on March 30, 1823.

Tupapa Health Facility to undergo $641k upgrade

Saturday 1 April 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National

The Tupapa Health Facility (Outpatients) will be refurbished and upgraded to include additional consultation rooms and repositioning the layout to better support Covid-19 screening and primary care services.

Te Marae Ora continues TB monitoring programme

Saturday 1 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National

When visitors or Cook Islanders present symptoms of tuberculosis (TB), there is a process to follow, says Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health secretary Bob Williams.

‘Several more months’ of significant price increases

Saturday 1 April 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National

A leading Pacific economist says the inflation rate in the Cook Islands skyrocketed to as high as 15 per cent in 2022, adding continued inflationary pressures remain.

Kata: 40 days for Parliament sittings

Friday 31 March 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Netball campaign

Friday 31 March 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Netball, Sports

Netball Cook Islands has started their campaign for the Pacific Games and upcoming events with skills and games play trials yesterday.

Young swimmers gearing up for overseas competitions

Friday 31 March 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports, Swimming

In a bid to develop future national swimmers, the Cook Islands Aquatics Federation (CIAF) has formed a development squad of youth swimmers aged 10-17 who will be taking part in a training camp in Auckland next month.

Experiencing God’s amazing love

Friday 31 March 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

Paul says in Romans 8:31 – “What, then, shall we say in response to this? If God is for us, who can be against us?”. This is a question that we should be asking ourselves often, writes Pastor Eric Toleafoa from the Seventh-day Adventist Church.

Fundraiser for cyclone-stricken Vanuatu

Friday 31 March 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National, Regional, Vanuatu

The Office of the Prime Minister is pleased to pledge its support to a fundraiser for cyclone-stricken Vanuatu, which will take the form of a six-hour radiothon being held on Radio Cook Islands from noon to 6pm today (Friday, March 31).

Careless driving results in hefty reparations bill

Friday 31 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National

A man who pleaded guilty to careless driving could face a reparations bill of about $18,000.

Suspended sentence for slap

Friday 31 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National

A man who slapped an acquaintance for tying his pigs to a neighbouring tree has received a six-month suspended sentence.

Security service says CCTV not enough to prevent crimes

Friday 31 March 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, Local, National

Cook Islands Security owner Chris Denny says CCTV cameras are not enough to stop or prevent people from breaking into a business premises or accommodations.

Cook Islands welcomes UN resolution on climate justice

Friday 31 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Environment, National

The Cook Islands Government has welcomed a landmark resolution calling for the International Court of Justice (ICJ), the world’s highest court, to issue an advisory opinion on climate change.

Students share their enviro concerns with authorities

Friday 31 March 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Education, National

There was robust debate as Tereora College students tackled the question of whether the environment is well protected for future generations.

PM Brown meets US Secretary of State in Washington, DC

Friday 31 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National

Prime Minister Mark Brown yesterday met the United States Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman in a whistle-stop visit to Washington, DC.

Tourist visa to be extended

Friday 31 March 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National, Tourism

Visitors to the Cook Islands will be able to extend their stay for up to a year under a new regulation being finalised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI). The move has been welcomed by the country’s tourism industry.

World Bank opens new north Pacific office

Thursday 30 March 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Federated States of Micronesia, Regional

The World Bank has opened its new permanent office to support the development needs of the north Pacific.