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Letter: Are the taxpayers getting value for money?

Thursday 1 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, The Prime Minister and his government are proposing to increase the number of Ministers from six to eight.

Cook Islands to celebrate first anniversary of decriminalisation with Anuanua festival

Thursday 1 February 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

A week-long celebration of ‘love, acceptance and unity’ will mark the first anniversary of the Cook Islands decriminalising same-sex relations.

Construction of new multi-million dollar five star resort is underway

Thursday 1 February 2024 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National

Construction of a $20 million resort is underway in what is understood to be Rarotonga’s first five- star operation. Al Williams reports.

Chamber of Commerce and Tourism welcome immigration policy changes

Thursday 1 February 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, Local, National

The Cook Islands Chamber of Commerce welcomes the recent immigration policy changes, though some of their proposed revisions were not adopted.

Frontline workers tackle stress and anxiety

Thursday 1 February 2024 | Written by Candice Luke | Published in Health, Local, National

“Anxiety presents in physical sensations, thoughts and behaviour. It’s something most people will experience at some point in life. Shortness of breath, dizziness, palpitations, and sweating can be signs of anxiety. Thoughts may turn to dread, terror, doom and apprehension. It can disrupt routine and relationships when behaviour changes, causing irritability and difficulty sleeping.”

Trio found guilty in high profile corruption case

Thursday 1 February 2024 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National

Deputy Prime Minister Robert Tapaitau, former National Environment Service (NES) director Nga Puna, and his wife and former Secretary of Infrastructure Cook Islands (ICI), Diane Charlie-Puna have been found guilty of “all or most offences” following a judgement given by Chief Justice Patrick Keane.

Trio guilty in high-profile corruption case

Wednesday 31 January 2024 | Written by Al Williams | Published in BREAKING NEWS, Court, Crime, National

Deputy Prime Minister Robert Tapaitau, former National Environment Service (NES) director Nga Puna, and his wife and former Secretary of Infrastructure Cook Islands (ICI), Diane Charlie-Puna have been found guilty of “all or most offences” following a judgement given by Chief Justice Patrick Keane.

Touchdown! Defending champs crush rivals in season kickoff

Wednesday 31 January 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby

Cook Islands Touch Association’s 2024 season kicked off with the women’s Nukz Power team defeating FBI in the opening match on Monday.

Feedback sought on Cook Islands’ sports facilities

Wednesday 31 January 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Other Sports, Sports

Members of the community are being encouraged to provide feedback on national sports facilities through a public survey.

Move over Ariel, there’s a new mermaid in town

Wednesday 31 January 2024 | Written by Candice Luke | Published in Art, Features

Children in the Pacific can now see themselves represented as a fairytale mermaid character in Merio the Polynesian Mermaid.

Cook Islands and Japan co-chair Senior Officials Meeting

Wednesday 31 January 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

The Cook Islands, in its capacity as chair of the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF), and Japan co-chaired the first Senior Officials Meeting for the upcoming 10th Japan-Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting (PALM).

Letter: Fainted children?

Wednesday 31 January 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Can someone tell me if it is true that hundreds of kids had to stand in the hot searing sun on Friday rehearsing cultural dances while being yelled at and not allowed to drink any water?

Kata: Immigration policy

Wednesday 31 January 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Letter: Too many snouts in the trough

Wednesday 31 January 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Last week I heard the Prime Minister (Mark Brown) and Pukapuka MP Tingika Elikana justify the need to increase the number of Ministers from six to eight. The increase could be Ministers elected from the CIP MPs.

Cook Islanders seek change in mental health attitudes

Wednesday 31 January 2024 | Written by Candice Luke | Published in Health, Local, National

“Neneva, avouvou, ka’a ka’a.” These are some of the terms used towards and about Cook Islanders that experience mental illness.

No health without mental health: Tackling mental health stigma in the Cook Islands

Wednesday 31 January 2024 | Written by Candice Luke | Published in Health, Local, National

A mental health workshop for frontline workers aims to tackle stigma and promote community awareness through cultural integration and improved access to services. Candice Luke reports.

Police probe Nikao brawl, video shows violent attacks on teenager

Wednesday 31 January 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National

The Cook Islands Police are investigating a brawl that took place on Sunday outside the Super Brown store in Nikao.

Cops cagey about China visit

Wednesday 31 January 2024 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National

Cook Islands Police are keeping quiet about the visit of a senior officer to the People’s Republic of China.

Cruise season kicks off with 500+ visitors on Europa 2, Star Breeze

Wednesday 31 January 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, Local, National

More than 500 cruise ship passengers arrived in Rarotonga, with the Europa 2 inaugurating the year’s cruise season on Saturday, followed by the Star Breeze on Monday.

Cabinet approves eight Immigration policy changes

Wednesday 31 January 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, National

Eight Immigration Policy changes, initially proposed by the National Labour Advisory Board (NLAB) in September, have been approved by the Cook Islands Cabinet, addressing concerns raised by businesses after the new Immigration Regulations were implemented last year.