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Letter: ‘Zero’ public consultation

Friday 29 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, In this paper on 20-5-23, the Ministry of Health Secretary Bob Williams said, “It is essential that public consultation is undertaken to allow for medicinal cannabis to be imported, prescribed and produced in the Cook Islands”.

Careless driver told to pay up within 10 days or be back before the courts

Friday 29 September 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National

A woman who denied the charge of careless driving causing injury and was found guilty by a jury at the High Court in Avarua, has been told by a Judge she must pay fines and reparation totalling $3040 within 10 days, or she will be back before him.

Tou Travel Ariki re-elected president of Te Are Ariki

Friday 29 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, Local, National

Te Kaumaiti Nui, Tou Travel Ariki, has been re-elected as president of Te Are Ariki (House of Ariki) for another four-year term. This will be his last term in the role.

School receives Japanese grant to renovate roofing and replace water tank

Friday 29 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, National

Imanuela Akatemia has been awarded a grant of more than $112,000 from the Japan Embassy in New Zealand.

Improving connectivity for students

Friday 29 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Technology

Avaroa Cable Limited (ACL), Ciena (NYSE: CIEN), BW Digital, and Vodafone Cook Islands (Vodafone) are working together to improve connectivity for students in the Cook Islands’ 30 schools for the next three years (2023-2026).

Donated bicycles boost traffic on Penrhyn’s white coral roads

Friday 29 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Traffic has increased on the white coral roads in the northern group island of Penrhyn in both the communities of Tetautua and Omoka.

Three jailed following the execution of a large cannabis bust on Aitutaki

Friday 29 September 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National

Seven men have now been jailed in relation to the massive cannabis bust on Aitutaki in 2022, with three sentenced in the High Court yesterday.

Cook Islands Breast Cancer Foundation gears up for Awareness Month

Friday 29 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

October is International Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the Cook Islands Breast Cancer Foundation (CIBCF) has been out and about for many years in Rarotonga raising awareness of breast cancer and its effects on women and the community.

Kata: Request for Data

Thursday 28 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Youngsters impress in Mini Tennis Tournament

Thursday 28 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Sports, Tennis

Tennis Cook Islands (TCI) hosted its Term 3 ANZ-AOPP-JTI Mini Tennis Tournament for three of the primary schools on Rarotonga on Friday, September 15.

Overseas teams for Raro 7s

Thursday 28 September 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

The Cook Islands Rugby Union (CIRU) is all set to host the 2023 Raro 7s tournament, featuring two overseas clubs and national teams preparing for the Oceania 7s and Pacific Games.

Apii Avarua retains athletics title

Thursday 28 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Athletics, Sports

Over 650 athletes competed in the two-day CITC (Cook Islands Trading Corporation) Prince of Wales Primary Schools Athletics Championship, which ended yesterday at the National Stadium in Nikao.

What about the poor turtles?

Thursday 28 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

I hear Tourism Cook Island is embarking on another round of safety guidelines and regulation for turtle tour operators at Avaavaroa.

Official Information Act request

Thursday 28 September 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National

Dear Editor, Can I just say a few things regarding the Official Information Act request to parliament by your paper (Cook Islands News, 27 September 2023).

Learning more about conservation

Thursday 28 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, National

Secretary for Agriculture Temarama Anguna-Kamana says the Pacific Agricultural Plant Genetic Resources Network (PAPGREN) meeting continues to highlight the importance of each Pacific Island taking responsibility for preserving and conserving its own resources.

Cooks warned to be wary of being ‘star-struck’ under global spotlight

Thursday 28 September 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National

Geopolitical expert Geoffrey Miller has warned Cook Islands will need to be wary of the potential to be ‘star-struck’ by the attention being bestowed upon it by the world’s superpowers.

Dreadlocks shaved for Cook Islands’ only vet clinic

Thursday 28 September 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Local, National

An Australian veterinarian who volunteered in the Cook Islands 13 years ago has shaved off his dreadlocks to raise more than $3000 for the island nation’s only vet clinic.

Muri Beach Club Hotel Spa: A rejuvenating experience

Thursday 28 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, Go Local

Getting a spa treatment can be a wonderful way to relax and rejuvenate your body and mind. However, finding the best spa therapist can be challenging.

Health workers’ pay rise on hold as TMO ensures correct payouts

Thursday 28 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National

Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health workers promised a pay rise in July this year will have to wait a little longer for the increment.

Politicians’ travel expenses sought with request under Official Information Act

Thursday 28 September 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National, Parliament

Cook Islands News has made an Official Information Act request to the government seeking the travel costs of MPs.