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Financial Intelligence Unit gets new database to combat financial crime

Friday 9 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National

The Cook Islands Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) will soon have a new database that will assist them in combating financial crimes in the country.

Economy


Man charged with careless driving following an early morning crash

Friday 9 June 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National

A 20-year-old man has appeared in court charged with careless driving following a crash opposite Tamarind House early on Thursday.

Court


Rice shortage rankles eateries

Friday 9 June 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National

Supplies of rice are dwindling on the island, as providers struggle with supply chain issues.

Economy


CIFA officials attend financial workshop

Thursday 8 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Other Sports, Sports

Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) officials attended the Oceania Member Association Financial Governance Workshop held in Noumea, New Caledonia.

Other Sports


Pacific unity crucial in ‘crowded, complex geopolitical landscape’

Thursday 8 June 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Samoa

Samoa’s prime minister has urged her fellow Pacific leaders to stop paying lip service to regionalism and walk the talk when making collective decisions.

Regional


Expressions of interest sought for naming rights of National Stadium

Thursday 8 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC) is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) from organisations and businesses for the naming rights and sponsorship of Rarotonga’s National Stadium and Sports Arena.

Local


Drink-driving primary school teacher refused name suppression after blowing four times the legal limit

Thursday 8 June 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National

A drink-driving school teacher of 18 years who blew 1000 micrograms of alcohol per litre of breath has failed in her bid for name suppression.

Court


New Zealand Governor General receives warm Cook Islands welcome

Thursday 8 June 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, National, New Zealand, Regional

New Zealand Governor-General Dame Cindy Kiro and her delegation were warmly welcomed to the Pa Ariki Palace with a traditional turou by Puati Mataiapo George Ngapare and Paitai Rangatira Steven Kavana.

Economy


Rarotonga cyclists riding to raise funds for Pump Track

Thursday 8 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Other Sports, Sports

A group of eight local riders are teaming up with seven international riders across New Zealand and Australia to raise funds for the construction of a Pump Track opposite Apii Te Uki Ou.

Other Sports


Town eyeing win to keep Conan’s Cup hopes alive

Thursday 8 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in League, Sports

The Town women’s rugby league team is focussed on winning the second leg of the Conan’s Cup series this weekend to keep their title hopes alive.

League


Students get creative for Apii Avarua’s inaugural art show

Thursday 8 June 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National

The Apii Avarua Dome is a display of colour featuring art and craft pieces designed and made by the students.

Education


Letter: Counting numbers and dollars

Thursday 8 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Tuesday’s front page headline, ‘Hawaii, Sydney routes to contribute $20m annually’.

Letters to the Editor


Letter: Kata cartoon

Thursday 8 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, I write to register my disgust and contempt on the Kata cartoon that you published in your newspaper on Tuesday 6th June.

Letters to the Editor


EMCI to test emergency sirens

Thursday 8 June 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Don’t be alarmed when you hear the emergency sirens located around Rarotonga wailing tomorrow (Friday) at noon. Emergency Management Cook Islands (EMCI) will be testing the sirens to identify which alarms are functioning and those that will need repair work.

Local


Plans to revive Miss Cook Islands pageant

Thursday 8 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Entertainment, Features

Plans to revive Miss Cook Islands pageant.

Entertainment


New Zealand specialists to probe ‘sudden’ chicken deaths

Thursday 8 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, Health, Local, National

Cook Islands Ministry of Agriculture has confirmed that a team from New Zealand’s Ministry of Primary Industries will be in Rarotonga next week to investigate the sudden death of chickens on the island.

Environment


Thriving gardens on Palmerston Island

Thursday 8 June 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Education, National, Outer Islands

School students on Palmerston Islands are developing green fingers.

Education


Apii Avarua students create wearable arts from newspaper cuttings

Thursday 8 June 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Features

Apii Avarua is holding its first school art exhibition project which features vibrant works of colour created by the students since the beginning of this term.

Art


Young male motorists the main culprits of carnage on our roads

Thursday 8 June 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National

The vast majority of motorists causing trouble and consequently being convicted are aged under 30.

Crime


A hard day fishing – 9 kg tuna wins competition

Wednesday 7 June 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

It was a hard day of fishing on Saturday with a beautiful flat sea and no one claiming the $1000 heaviest tuna prize - which had to weigh in at least 20kg in the 14th Don Beer Snr Memorial Heaviest Tuna fishing competition.

Local


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