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Out of control rubbish fires engulf ‘really dry’ Tupapa section

Thursday 2 March 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National

What started out as a couple of rubbish fires soon got out of control. Ten volunteer firefighters were tied up for more than an hour trying to get the blaze under control in Tupapa yesterday.

Local


Delayed mental health facility undergoes ‘$700k expansion’

Thursday 2 March 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Health, Local, National

Rarotonga’s long-awaited mental health facility project has been expanded to incorporate more buildings, following $700,000 donor support.

Health


Woman facing assault charge weeps in court

Thursday 2 March 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National

A woman was crying and visibly shaken as she appeared in court on a charge of common assault.

Court


Starlink set to be launched by June

Thursday 2 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, Local, National, Outer Islands

Elon Musk’s Starlink service should be up and running in the Cook Islands within a few months.

Economy


Permanent suppression given in assault and wilful damage cases

Wednesday 1 March 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National

A Justice of the Peace has ordered permanent suppression surrounding two defendants in separate cases involving assault and wilful damage.

Court


PSC to clampdown on ‘excessive’ drinking on government premises

Wednesday 1 March 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, Local, National

Public Service Commissioner Carl Hunter is ‘very unhappy and disappointed’ with those involved in excessive alcohol consumption at a government property on the weekend and will raise concerns with heads of ministries at a meeting today.

Crime


It’s a labour of love for long distance sailor

Wednesday 1 March 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Features

Stephen Banks is a sailor on a mission – a mission to sail from New Zealand across the Pacific and through the Panama Canal to reach his three-year-old daughter in Maine – mainland United States.

Features


‘Leaving nobody behind’: Government developing Digital Transformation Strategy

Wednesday 1 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National, Technology

The Cook Islands Government is in the throes of developing a Digital Transformation Strategy, with the intention of “leaving nobody behind” when it comes to the online world.

Local


‘Timely’ arrival of emergency equipment from China

Wednesday 1 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National

The arrival of emergency equipment costing more than $150,000 for the Cook Islands has been hailed as “timely” in the wake of destructive weather events such as Cyclone Gabrielle.

Local


Visiting academics assist with translation tools aimed at aiding the Cooks economy

Wednesday 1 March 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Culture, National, Technology

A group of academics from the United States are assisting with a Cook Islands initiative aimed at supporting economic recovery here.

Culture


Letter to Editor: Dog owners ‘are the problem’

Wednesday 1 March 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Dog owners need to take responsibility for their part of not taking care of their dogs! (‘Stop dog culling’: SPCA threatens to leave Dog Committee if shooting doesn’t stop, February 24, 2023). They end up roaming and causing chaos for all!

Letters to the Editor


PET TALK: Cattle are extraordinary

Wednesday 1 March 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Pet Talk

Cattle are multipurpose. They can produce meat and milk, and make excellent tractors. They pull ploughs, they tow trailers. They harvest their own fuel and provide fertiliser in return for fuel, writes Te Are Manu clinic medical director Dr Michael Baer.

Opinion


Battle intensifies in weekly Cook Islands Touch open competition

Wednesday 1 March 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby

Germinators and Nukz Power lead the open men’s and women’s touch competition following the recent round on Monday at the National Stadium in Nikao.

Sports


Te Tuhi Kelly: 200 years of the arrival of the Gospel to Cook Islands

Tuesday 28 February 2023 | Written by Te Tuhi Kelly | Published in Opinion

The Cook Islands is due to celebrate 200 years of the arrival of the Gospel to these shores. A momentous occasion to be celebrated by one and all with visitors from around the world coming to the Cook Islands to bask in the glory of the spreading of the word of God, writes Te Tuhi Kelly.

Opinion


Youngsters impress at annual triathlon challenge

Tuesday 28 February 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports, Triathlon

Saturday afternoon was hot and sunny for the Cook Islands Triathlon annual Paradise Supplies Kids’ Tri event.

Sports


Women’s league comp hots up

Tuesday 28 February 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in League, Rugby league, Sports

The Cook Islands women’s rugby league competition is gaining momentum as a newcomer stuns defending champions in round two over the weekend.

League


Call for ‘stringent control’: Drink driver records highest level ‘we seen in recent years’: Police

Tuesday 28 February 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National

A drunk driver on Rarotonga has recorded a breath alcohol reading nearly five times the legal limit – the highest police have seen in recent years.

Court


Culture confirms Te Maeva Nui 2023 ‘in a reduced form’

Tuesday 28 February 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Culture, National

Head of the Ministry of Cultural Development Anthony Turua confirmed to Cook Islands News that “we are still running the normal scaled down 58th Te Maeva Nui Celebration this year, similar to last year, due to the current economic landscape”.

Culture


Cops continue chasing unpaid fines in courts

Tuesday 28 February 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National

Seven motorists have been penalised and ordered to pay costs on top of unpaid traffic fines.

Court


Pedestrian access restricted as seawall undergoes repairs

Tuesday 28 February 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National

Infrastructure Cook Islands (ICI) has engaged Civil Contractors Limited to undertake repair works to the seawall opposite the King’s Representative residence in Turoa, Titikaveka.

Local


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