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Te Ipukarea Society: Muri Environment Expo: Celebrating our past, shaping our future
Saturday 28 September 2024 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Editorials, Opinion
The Muri Environment Care (MEC) is excited to be running the very first Muri Environment Expo, happening on October 2, 3 and 4 from 9am at the Muri Meeting House.
Thomas Tarurongo Wynne: The deeper debate on deep-sea mining
Saturday 28 September 2024 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Some say there is not enough evidence or data so stop, and some say well, it is from God so we must proceed, writes Thomas Tarurongo Wynne.
Children electrocuted, MOCD implements safety measures
Saturday 28 September 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Local, National
The Ministry of Cultural Development has investigated and prepared a report on the electrocution of two children who were performing on stage during the opening ceremony of last week’s 52nd Underwater Minerals Conference at the National Auditorium.
Bench warrant remains for absconding defendant
Saturday 28 September 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
The bench warrant issued for a man who was arrested with 71 cannabis plants in July of this year remains in effect until his return to the Cook Islands.
Herrmann reappointed Secretary of Foreign Affairs and Immigration
Saturday 28 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
Tepaeru Herrmann has been reappointed as the Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI) for a fourth consecutive term.
Juvenile crime concerns rise, ‘Parents need to start being parents’: Minister Mokoroa
Saturday 28 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Crime, National
A fifth juvenile was arrested this week in Rarotonga, sparking concerns about the increasing rates of juvenile crime and prompting calls for greater parental involvement, community support and cooperation with law enforcement.
Kata: Education system
Friday 27 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Cook Islands Residents ready for Tri Nations
Friday 27 September 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Cook Islands Residents team is all pumped ahead of the Mantis-Hoff Cup Tri Nations Series on the Gold Coast, Australia, today.
Letter: Addressing education concerns
Friday 27 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, Dear Joe TP, thank you for your thoughtful letter to the editor. I understand your frustration and share your deep concern for the future of education in the Cook Islands. While I appreciate the passion with which you present your ideas, I’d like to address the points raised and provide insight into the work we are currently doing to ensure the best possible outcomes for all our students.
Cook Islands Ombudsman Office celebrates 40 years
Friday 27 September 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National
The Cook Islands Ombudsman Office yesterday celebrated 40 years of serving its responsibility for investigating complaints against Government Ministries and Crown Agencies under the Ombudsman Act 1984.
Eight locals to undergo micro-credential course on transnational organised crime
Friday 27 September 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Crime, National, Outer Islands
Eight locals will undertake a micro-credential course on transnational organised crime (TNOC), which will be recognised at an Australian university level.
Judge finds foreign national not guilty of indecent assault
Friday 27 September 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Court, National
A 55-year-old foreign national has been acquitted of an indecent assault charge by the Cook Islands High Court following a judge-alone trial on Thursday.
Dog attacks on the rise again
Friday 27 September 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Local, National, Tourism
Concerns about the rising number of dog attacks are growing after recent incidents in which students fell off their bikes while being chased by dogs and a tourist was bitten on the side of the road.
Cook Islands Clean-Up Day reveals alarming amounts of trash
Friday 27 September 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, National
Te Tu’anga Taporoporo/National Environment Service witnessed an “alarming” amount of waste collected during Clean Up Cook Islands Day held earlier this month, which has more than doubled from previous years.
Avatiu and Titikaveka face off again
Thursday 26 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Avatiu and Titikaveka are set to face off for the second time this season in the mid-week clash of the Rarotonga Football Round Cup Competition at the CIFA Complex in Matavera today and tomorrow.
Transportation issues stalling parliamentary consultations in Northern Group
Thursday 26 September 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Parliament
The Constitutional Review Special Select Committee is awaiting confirmation from Parliament Services regarding flight arrangements for their consultations on the three Constitutional Amendment Bills in the Northern Pa Enua. This was confirmed by the Committee chair and Foreign Affairs and Immigration Minister Tingika Elikana yesterday. Presenting a verbal report in Parliament last week, Elikana said […]
Crown alleges indecent touching in judge alone trial, defendant denies
Thursday 26 September 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Court, National
The trial of a man accused of indecently assaulting a 13-year-old girl in Rarotonga is underway, with the Crown presenting evidence of the defendant’s alleged inappropriate touching of the victim’s thigh during a car ride.
Kata: Lack of support for education
Thursday 26 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Cook Islands Government considers electoral reform to allow ‘better representation’
Thursday 26 September 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Parliament
The Cook Islands Party coalition government is exploring electoral reforms that could result in larger constituencies divided into two and smaller ones from the Pa Enua merged.
Visiting group Te Mana O Te Rima offers health services to Rarotonga elders
Thursday 26 September 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Elderly people in Rarotonga will join the world in celebrating the United Nations International Day of Older People on Tuesday next week.
