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NES to seek Crown Law advice on 'new' EIA for Sheraton ring road
Tuesday 24 October 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment, Local, National
The National Environment Service (NES) will seek advice from the Crown Law on whether a new Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) is needed for the new ring road around the Sheraton redevelopment and for any development to the foreshore area.
Guns and roads in southwest Rarotonga
Saturday 21 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, Editorials, Environment, Features, Local, National, Opinion, Weekend
The old deserted and controversial Sheraton Hotel in Vaimaanga is getting a new lease of life after Rarotonga businessman Chris Vaile took on the challenge to redevelop the site into a high-end apartment property complete with other amenities.
Reflecting on the Sheraton development
Saturday 21 October 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, Features, Local, National, Weekend
A published author and former Government minister has weighed in on the ongoing Sheraton debate, labelling its background “a nightmare”.
Prayer for peace in the Middle East
Saturday 21 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
A special prayer was held at Terevete Park in Avarua on Wednesday where 200-300 people gathered to pray for peace in the Middle East as the Israel-Hamas war rages on.
Cooks Police to offer youth development programme in Rarotonga
Saturday 21 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands
Following the success of youth programmes in the Pa Enua, the Cook Islands Police is looking to offer a similar course in Rarotonga.
Top job at Internal Affairs up for grabs
Saturday 21 October 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
Ministry for Internal Affairs secretary Anne Herman’s job is up for grabs, while she has not yet indicated if she is keen to stay on.
Lured in by love: Groom-to-be reels in big on wedding eve
Saturday 21 October 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Ryan Young and his group of 12 friends and family from New Zealand were thrilled to have a successful fishing trip on board Akura Fishing Charters yesterday morning.
Indigenous Voice Referendum: ‘Constitutional change in Australia is challenging’
Friday 20 October 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Australia, Local, National, Regional
Australia has responded with a resounding no to a referendum seeking to change its Constitution and give indigenous people a voice. A Cook Islands voter says the result is deeply saddening.
Aitutaki search and rescue effort highlights need for safety gear
Friday 20 October 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands
Boat operators in the Pa Enua are being reminded of the importance of having reliable communication equipment while at sea, after two Aitutaki fishermen were recently rescued over 20 kilometres away from the island.
Journalism opportunity in the Cook Islands
Thursday 19 October 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
Cook Islands News, the daily newspaper in the Cook Islands, is looking for a general reporter who wants to live and work in this tropical paradise.
A gateway to the past: New digitising kit to preserve Cook Islands’ recent voyaging history
Thursday 19 October 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National, Technology
The Cook Islands Voyaging Society as well as Tauranga Vananga were gifted a Rokirokitia Digitising Kit by Ngā Taonga Sound & Vision, the New Zealand’s audiovisual archive.
Te Kukupa II repair work progressing well: Police
Thursday 19 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Repair work on the Cook Islands’ maritime patrol vessel is expected to be completed this month.
Police develop new system to streamline domestic violence reporting
Thursday 19 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Cook Islands Police Family Violence unit has developed a new reporting template to better streamline domestic violence complaints.
Medicinal cannabis campaigner calls for … ‘Common sense’ approach
Thursday 19 October 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Health, Local, National
Medicinal cannabis campaigner Steve Boggs is calling on Te Marae Ora to take a “common sense” approach and follow New Zealand in allowing over-the counter sales of cannabidiol (CBD) products.
Aitutaki residents frustrated by ‘chronic’ water shortage crisis
Thursday 19 October 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, Health, Local, National, Outer Islands
Aitutaki residents are frustrated by the ongoing water shortage crisis on the island, as some households face extended periods of water cuts lasting up to four weeks and more.
Ngamaru Tupuna Ariki wins court case to confirm her title
Wednesday 18 October 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands
Tupuna Moeroa Ngamaru has been granted her application to the High Court to be confirmed as the elected Ngamaru Ariki of the Ngati Te Akatauira tribe, of Enuamanu Atiu.
Police say serious domestic violence cases running at just under 26%
Wednesday 18 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, Local, National
Police have said that serious cases involving assault in domestic violence cases are running at just under 26 per cent. This is the trajectory of figures for 2023.
Rarotonga International Airport parking system back online after $17,000 repair
Wednesday 18 October 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
The automated parking control system at the Rarotonga International Airport is back in service after being down since the start of the year.
New digitising kits to preserve and promote Cook Islands history and culture
Wednesday 18 October 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, Local, National
Thanks to the introduction of new digitising kits, Cook Islands history and culture can now be preserved and promoted, ensuring that future generations have the opportunity to explore and understand them.
Remaining residents on their way home: MFAI
Tuesday 17 October 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local, National
The remaining Cook Islands residents who were stranded in Jerusalem have made it out of Israel as the Israel-Hamas war rages on.
