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TTV believes tariffs will lead to conservation of water
Friday 1 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, Environment, Local, National
Rarotonga’s water Authority, To Tatou Vai (TTV) says evidence has shown that throughout the Pacific, if a tariff is introduced water consumption will decrease and people will begin to conserve water.
Te Are Manu recommends dogs be de-sexed 4 month and older
Friday 1 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Te Are Manu, Cook Islands veterinary clinic are recommending that dog owners have their dogs de-sexed at around four to five months old or older.
Seven executive officer roles up for renewal
Friday 1 November 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands
Interest in the Executive Officer (EO) roles in the Pa Enua has grown slightly compared to four years ago, with nearly 30 applications submitted this year.
Turama, All Souls Day- Remembering our loved ones
Friday 1 November 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Church Talk, Features, Local, National
Today November 1 at sundown marks All Souls Day, locally known as Turama, a significant occasion in the Cook Islands when families commemorate their departed loved ones.
TAU threatens whistleblower
Friday 1 November 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Local, National
Power authority issues legal warning to employee who quit job over his workplace safety concerns. Talaia Mika continues her reporting on the scandal.
Ocean science conference talks and awareness
Thursday 31 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National, Weather
The Met Office states that the workshop aims to increase the awareness on ocean science, map stakeholder information needs and facilitate discussion aimed at improving ocean and marine services as well as enhancing early warning capability in the Cook Islands. Participants will also have an opportunity to discuss needs and gaps around ocean outlooks, forecasts […]
Working mothers welcome evening paunu clinics
Thursday 31 October 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The Paunu clinics on Rarotonga have seen a significant increase in the number of babies attending general wellbeing checkups to track their growth and development.
Workers not safe : Opposition
Thursday 31 October 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Local, National
Opposition Leader Tina Browne has raised concerns on the lack of adequate protections for Cook Islands workers and the long-overdue need to update the country’s Workers’ Compensation Ordinance, which has remained largely unchanged since 1964. TALAIA MIKA reports.
Board intervenes to settle TAU controversy
Wednesday 30 October 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Local, National
Reporter Talaia Mika yesterday met with Te Aponga Uira directors to get an explanation of the power authority’s handling of the electrocution of four staff members and the controversy it has caused.
700 customers at risk of power disconnection
Wednesday 30 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
More than 700 customers of Te Aponga Uira are at risk of being disconnected from electricity supply if they do not pay their overdue bills to the power provider.
Call to conserve water
Wednesday 30 October 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Local, National
Conserving water is a key to improving supply in Rarotonga, reports Talaia Mika, and part of the solution to enabling fire brigades to fight fires in these current times of water shortage.
Aitutaki families prioritised
Tuesday 29 October 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Family welfare and wellbeing are being prioitised in Aitutaki under the new mayor, Nick Henry.
New roadwork $5.9m budget for Nikao
Tuesday 29 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, Local, National
Infrastructure Cook Islands has appropriated a budget of $5.9million for roadworks to be utilised mostly on improvement of the Nikao road in the current financial year, says the ministry’s secretary Elizabeth Wright-Koteka.
Ongoing water challenge ‘a big concern’ for fire brigade
Saturday 26 October 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Environment, Local, National
Ongoing water supply shortages are a nightmare for firefighters like the Puaikura Fire Brigade.
Vodafone bake sale for breast cancer awareness
Saturday 26 October 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Vodafone Cook Islands decked out in a pink themed bake sale yesterday morning to support the Pink RibbonOctober Breast Cancer Awareness month.
Former Tau engineer backs Date on electrocution allegations
Saturday 26 October 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Local, National
Another former engineer for the power authority, Te Aponga Uira (TAU) who wished not to be identified due to the seriousness of the issue regarding the four TAU staff who were electrocuted, has supported the controversial allegations by electrical technician Hideki Date.
TAU under fire, defends actions
Saturday 26 October 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Economy, Local, National
Cook Islands’ power authority, Te Aponga Uira (TAU) has finally explained and provided an update on the electrocution incident which injured four of its staff in August. This comes after months of attempts by Cook Islands News to obtain a factual explanation and an update on the scandal.
Apii Avarua Celebrate Kia Orana Day
Saturday 26 October 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, Local, National
Apii Avarua yesterday celebrated their weekly Friday Kia Orana Day theme with a difference by celebrating the 2024 Cook Islands Games which closed last week.
Mirror essential for WoF
Friday 25 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, Local, National
Motor vehicle garages are not allowed to warrant bikes without a rear vision mirror and drivers would be subject to a fine, according to the Cook Islands Police.
Former PM Puna first Cook Islander elected to East-West Center Board
Friday 25 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National, Pacific Islands Forum, Regional
Former Cook Islands prime minister and secretary-general of the Pacific Islands Forum, Henry Puna, has been confirmed as the first Cook Islander appointed to the East-West Center Board of Governors based in Honolulu, Hawaii.
