Local
Resort leads the way for Earth Hour
Thursday 28 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Features, Local, National, Weekend
Several businesses and households across Rarotonga participated in Earth Hour on Saturday by turning off their lights for an hour.
Rarotonga families sprout new skills at vegetable planting workshop
Thursday 28 March 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, Local, National
Families were delighted to take home a large number of pinapi (bok choy) seedling plants from the Ministry of Agriculture vegetable planting workshop initiated by the Cook Islands Child Welfare Association (CICWA).
New clerk pledges to learn and serve
Wednesday 27 March 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, Local, National
Dr Tuaine Unuia has hit the ground running in his new role as the O-Tari-Kura o te Are Ariki (Clerk of the House of Ariki) earlier this week, welcomed by members of Te Are Ariki.
Teenager confirmed wearing ‘approved helmet’ in crash
Wednesday 27 March 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
Cook Islands Police have confirmed the teenager injured in a crash last Friday was wearing a ‘fully approved’ German helmet.
Farmers divided over domestic consumption, export potentials
Tuesday 26 March 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, Local, National
Former Agriculture minister, Kiriau Turepu, sparked debate recently by suggesting that exporting produce should not be a priority for Cook Islands growers.
AKTT Atiu youths to host fishing competition this Easter
Tuesday 26 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, Local, National, Outer Islands
The Atiu branch of Kōrero o te ‘Ōrau’s ‘Ātui’anga ki te Tango (AKTT) programme has already begun the year activating their community and assisting around the island whenever and wherever they can.
Water contamination in petrol affects vehicles on Rarotonga
Tuesday 26 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, Local, National
Six vehicles are being inspected for damage believed to have been caused by water contamination in petrol provided by a local supplier.
CIIC announces new chairs for TAU and Ports Authority
Monday 25 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, Local, National
The chairs of two of important government agencies are stepping down and new chairs appointed in their place.
Six dog breeds banned in Cook Islands due to ‘temperament issues’
Monday 25 March 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Crime, Local, National
Six breeds of dogs are banned in the Cook Islands, according to Police spokesperson Trevor Pitt. They are American Staffordshire Terrier, Staffordshire Terrier, Pit Bull Terrier, Bull Dogs, Doberman, and Rottweilers.
Preserving paradise: Cook Islands shares ra’ui knowledge in Hawai’i
Saturday 23 March 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Environment, Features, Local, National
Representatives from the Cook Islands are participating in the University of Hawai’i Rāhui (Ra’ui) Workshop to learn more about traditional ra’ui management systems for marine resources.
Cook Islands promotes trust industry in US
Saturday 23 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
The Cook Islands Financial Services Development Authority (FSDA) promoted the Cook Islands trust industry at a major estate planning event in the United States last week.
Kermode soars towards dream
Saturday 23 March 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Local, National, Weekend
Fuelled by a passion for aviation and a relentless drive to conquer the skies, a determined 18-year-old Kanoa Kermode has set his sights on joining the Australian Defence Force (ADF) next month, with the ultimate goal of becoming a pilot.
Cook Islands celebrates World Water Day despite ongoing shortages
Friday 22 March 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, Local, National
Cook Islands joins the world in celebrating World Water Day today, despite recent challenges with water shortages in homes, especially those living in the Pa Enua.
Fertiliser shortage threatens crops, says former Agriculture minister
Friday 22 March 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, Local, National
Cook Islands growers face a crisis as fertiliser and spray shortages threaten crops across Rarotonga and the Pa Enua islands.
Residents concerned about high power bills despite explanation
Thursday 21 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
A Rarotonga resident is calling for government intervention to improve power bill readings or introduce another provider to create competition.
Schools ban fizzy drinks in bid to improve children’s health
Thursday 21 March 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, Health, Local, National
As of today, fizzy drinks will be banned in the primary schools who have signed an agreement with Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health.
Government agencies spend over $150,000 on directors’ course
Thursday 21 March 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, Local, National
Government agencies have spent over $150,000 on a five-and-a-half-day directors’ course being held at The Rarotongan Beach Resort this week.
Takitumu Conservation Area set to become first OECM in Pacific
Tuesday 19 March 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, Local, National
In a first for the Cook Islands as well as the rest of the Pacific, the Takitumu Conservation Area (TCA) will be submitted to be internationally recognised as an Other Effective area-based Conservation Measure (OECM).
Dr Tuaine Unuia appointed new Clerk of the House of Ariki
Tuesday 19 March 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Crime, Local, National
Dr Tuaine Unuia, clinical manager of Te Marae Ora Dental Clinic, has been appointed the new O-Tari-Kura o te Are Ariki (Clerk of the House of Ariki).
Cook Islands to seek rebate on New Zealand tyre levy
Monday 18 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National, Parliament
The Cook Islands government will approach New Zealand regarding a newly imposed tyre levy, seeking an exemption or rebate similar to VAT exemption on exports.
