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Minister Nicholas initiates work experience programme for college students
Friday 2 February 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, Local, National
College students have been given the opportunity to gain firsthand exposure to various government agencies through a work experience programme.
PM calls for defence and security arrangement with Australia and NZ
Friday 2 February 2024 | Written by Candice Luke | Published in Australia, Economy, Local, National, New Zealand, Regional
Prime Minister Mark Brown has proposed a trilateral defence and security co-operation arrangement between the Cook Islands, New Zealand, and Australia.
Cook Islands to celebrate first anniversary of decriminalisation with Anuanua festival
Thursday 1 February 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
A week-long celebration of ‘love, acceptance and unity’ will mark the first anniversary of the Cook Islands decriminalising same-sex relations.
Chamber of Commerce and Tourism welcome immigration policy changes
Thursday 1 February 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, Local, National
The Cook Islands Chamber of Commerce welcomes the recent immigration policy changes, though some of their proposed revisions were not adopted.
Frontline workers tackle stress and anxiety
Thursday 1 February 2024 | Written by Candice Luke | Published in Health, Local, National
“Anxiety presents in physical sensations, thoughts and behaviour. It’s something most people will experience at some point in life. Shortness of breath, dizziness, palpitations, and sweating can be signs of anxiety. Thoughts may turn to dread, terror, doom and apprehension. It can disrupt routine and relationships when behaviour changes, causing irritability and difficulty sleeping.”
Cook Islands and Japan co-chair Senior Officials Meeting
Wednesday 31 January 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
The Cook Islands, in its capacity as chair of the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF), and Japan co-chaired the first Senior Officials Meeting for the upcoming 10th Japan-Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting (PALM).
Cook Islanders seek change in mental health attitudes
Wednesday 31 January 2024 | Written by Candice Luke | Published in Health, Local, National
“Neneva, avouvou, ka’a ka’a.” These are some of the terms used towards and about Cook Islanders that experience mental illness.
No health without mental health: Tackling mental health stigma in the Cook Islands
Wednesday 31 January 2024 | Written by Candice Luke | Published in Health, Local, National
A mental health workshop for frontline workers aims to tackle stigma and promote community awareness through cultural integration and improved access to services. Candice Luke reports.
Cruise season kicks off with 500+ visitors on Europa 2, Star Breeze
Wednesday 31 January 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, Local, National
More than 500 cruise ship passengers arrived in Rarotonga, with the Europa 2 inaugurating the year’s cruise season on Saturday, followed by the Star Breeze on Monday.
JCPC delay frustrates Police as backlog of cases piles up
Tuesday 30 January 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Crime, Local, National
Police seek swifter activation of the Juvenile Crime Prevention Committee to address a backlog of cases, including a burglary involving a 13-year-old suspect. Losirene Lacanivalu reports.
Brown prepares for busy 2024
Monday 29 January 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, Local, National
With parliament’s first sitting set to start on February 19, government is planning to work full on once February commences with the supplementary budget.
Chamber of Commerce steps in with immigration concerns
Monday 29 January 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, Local, National
Cook Islands Chamber of Commerce says it is working behind the scenes to get immigration concerns addressed.
Resort staff ditch the suits, grab the gloves for community cleanup
Saturday 27 January 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Earlier this week, Club Raro Resort staff took it upon themselves to step out into the community and engage in some environmental clean-up campaign.
‘Miracle baby’ Mana discharged after 128 days in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Saturday 27 January 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, Local, National, Weekend
After 128 days in intensive care, “miracle baby” Mana Te-Hine-Toa Pearl Castledine was finally discharged from the Waikato Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in New Zealand.
Environment agency approves plan to remove grounded ship
Saturday 27 January 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, Local, National, Outer Islands
The National Environment Service (NES) has completed its environmental assessment for removing the stranded vessel MV Grinna from the Manihiki reef after multiple failed attempts.
‘We are hurt’: French visitors gutted following brazen theft
Saturday 27 January 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, Local, National
French tourists Chauvet Pierre and Ledroit Charlotte are pleading with Rarotonga to reach out to those around them for the whereabouts of their stolen documents. Losirene Lacanivalu reports.
Airport gears up for Kia Orana Day
Friday 26 January 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Celebrating the richness of people and culture, the Airport Authority Cook Islands will today host a special Kia Orana Day as part of their 50th anniversary celebration on Monday.
LPG price jumps $0.17 in Aitutaki, fuel remains steady
Friday 26 January 2024 | Written by Candice Luke | Published in Local, National
Petrol and diesel prices remain steady in the latest Price Order, the first for 2024.
Tourists robbed in broad daylight
Friday 26 January 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, Local, National
Police have labelled an incident where a visiting couple were robbed of their valuables at a Titikaveka beach on Wednesday afternoon as a ‘disgraceful, brazen act of theft’. Losirene Lacanivalu reports.
Lewis hands in resignation to CISNOC
Thursday 25 January 2024 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Education, Local, National, Other Sports, Sports
New Education Secretary Owen Lewis has handed in his resignation to the Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC), while it is understood he will remain in an acting position, unpaid, as secretary general until a suitable replacement is found.
