Local

Rarotonga residents left in the dark about soaring bills

Saturday 16 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Business, Economy, Local, National

Rarotonga residents are questioning the island’s power supplier Te Aponga Uira (TAU) on the logic behind the alleged increased costs of power bills.

Business


Fish, feast, and fun: Traditional event brings Pukapuka together

Saturday 16 March 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands

A two-day traditional fishing competition on Pukapuka island saw villagers compete and celebrate with a community feast.

Local


Training boosts Cook Islands’ access to justice

Friday 15 March 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Court, Education, Local, National

The Pacific Justice Sector Programme is providing training and resources to the Cook Islands to improve access to justice, including a new Bench Book for JPs, a Case Tracking System, and a Land Court Bench Book in development.

Court


Clean up day at Apii Nikao

Friday 15 March 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Parents and guardians of Apii Nikao are kindly asked to pack their grass cutters, blowers, rakes, sponges, rags, brooms, and cleaning products, ready for tomorrow’s (Saturday) deep clean working bee.

Local

Public up in arms over proposed expansion of Cabinet, proxy voting

Thursday 14 March 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National, Parliament

Parliament is holding public meetings to discuss proposed amendments to the Constitution, with Rarotonga residents strongly opposing an increase in Cabinet Ministers and a measure allowing MPs to vote by proxy.

Local


Rental car flips into creek, driver okay

Thursday 14 March 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime, Local, National

A 43-year-old driver escaped serious injury after the rental car he was driving rolled off into the creek by the Nikao seawall early yesterday morning.

Crime


Parent calls for action after child targeted online

Thursday 14 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, Education, Health, Local, National, Technology

A social media page has come under investigation for cyberbullying after a parent filed a police complaint and publicly expressed their concerns.

Crime


Fishing vessel Zambucca hauled out of water for inspection

Wednesday 13 March 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands

Curious onlookers gathered at Avatiu Harbour yesterday to watch the precarious operation of fishing vessel FV Zambucca being lifted out of the water by two cranes.

Local


JPs enhance skills in decision- making and judgment writing

Wednesday 13 March 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Court, Local, National

Justices of the Peace (JPs) practicing in Cook Islands Court are undertaking training in a workshop focused on decision-making and judgment writing.

Court


Cook Islands women attend disaster risk reduction training in Tonga

Tuesday 12 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, Local, National

Cook Islanders Eileen Macquarie and Ella Napara participated in the weeklong second phase of the disaster risk reduction training in Nuku’alofa, Tonga last week.

Environment


Penrhyn ‘ready to vote’

Tuesday 12 March 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands, Politics

Voters in the Cook Islands’ northern group island of Penrhyn head to the polls today for a by-election.

Local


Survey shows ‘larger employers’ pay above minimum wage, says Chamber

Tuesday 12 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, Local, National

A Cook Islands Chamber of Commerce survey has shown that the majority of employers, particularly larger employers, pay their employees more than the national minimum wage.

Economy


Seizing opportunities and daring to dream big

Monday 11 March 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

A young Cook Islands entrepreneur, overcame challenges to build a successful fitness business that empowers women and celebrates Cook Islands culture.

Local


‘Landmark decision’: Cook Islands High Court invalidates preferential residency for Kiwis

Monday 11 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Economy, Local, National

The Cook Islands High Court has ruled that a residency regulation giving preferential treatment to New Zealand citizens is ‘invalid’.

Court


Cook Islander returns home to bridge tech gap and empower youth

Saturday 9 March 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Vaipunu Ian Tairea, a software developer on the island of Mauke, is excited with the prospect of computer technology becoming the biggest employment opportunity for the Cook Islands, especially the Pa Enua.

Local


Landowners fight to reclaim gifted land

Saturday 9 March 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National

The landowners of a block of land in Arorangi have revived their longstanding battle with the government regarding the removal of a warrant to reclaim their ancestral land.

Local


Cook Islands celebrates International Women’s Day with ‘Inspire Inclusion’ talks

Friday 8 March 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Today is International Women’s Day and the Cook Islands is celebrating with events featuring prominent women speakers.

Local


Expats seek minimum wage increase to match rising costs

Friday 8 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, Local, National

Foreign workers associations in the Cook Islands are calling for an increase in the minimum wage rate to match the rising cost of living.

Economy


Pensioner donates ‘Back to School’ promo winnings to families in need

Thursday 7 March 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Recognising the increase in cost of living and the families who are struggling to make ends meet, a kind-hearted pensioner has returned his CITC Back to School Anchor competition $500 cash winnings.

Local


‘Vegetable Planting Evenings’ programme empowers families to grow their own food

Thursday 7 March 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, Local, National

The Cook Islands Child Welfare Association (CICWA) has launched a new programme to promote healthy living and self-sufficiency among young families.

Health


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