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Urgent alert: spear phishing email
Friday 15 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
Cook Islands government is advising the public to remain vigilant against a targeted spear phishing email campaign currently circulating in the Cook Islands.
Police destroy 4 dogs after attacks
Friday 15 November 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Local, National
Four dogs were destroyed by police following a complaint of a pack of seven reportedly behaving menacingly.
Autism’s Studio Blue Offers Students Training
Thursday 14 November 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Autism Cook Islands have moved into their new premises and created an inclusive space where students thrive, gain confidence and develop skills to prepare for future employment opportunities.
Cook Islands has its first mosque
Thursday 14 November 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Culture, Local, National
The Cook Islands’ first and only mosque is quietly serving Rarotonga’s Muslim community, reports Talaia Mika who yesterday followed a Google satellite map to find the local Islamic headquarters.
Water meter installed at Punanga Nui Market
Wednesday 13 November 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Over 900 water meters have been installed around Rarotonga, with a third placed on commercial properties and most in the To Tatou Vai trial zone in Nikao.
Outdated Compensation Ordinance still under review
Tuesday 12 November 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The outdated Workers Compensation Ordinance 1964 is still in its reviewing process with the National Workers’ Compensation Policy (including Employers’ Liability Insurance) final draft 2019, also calling for the ordinance to be updated.
Remembrance Day, honour the sacrifices in war and conflict
Tuesday 12 November 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Local, Memory Lane, National
The Cook Islands Returned Services Association (CIRSA) commemorated Remembrance Day yesterday, November 11, to honour and remember the sacrifices made by brave servicemen and women.
Religious cults incompatible with Christianity, says local pastor
Tuesday 12 November 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Church Talk, Features, Local, National
Pastor Johnathan Cargill of Celebration Church Rarotonga is cautioning Cook Islanders about the activities of two alleged cults in the country, urging the community not to confuse their doctrines with Christianity.
BCI signs with the Green Climate Fund
Monday 11 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, Local, National
Bank of the Cook Islands (BCI) is now accredited as a National Direct Access Entity accredited for Project management and on-lending and/or blending (for loans) following a signing ceremony at the Green Climate Fund (GCF) headquarters in South Korea.
Visa approval letters criticised
Monday 11 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
A foreign workers group is challenging Immigration Cook Islands why foreign workers who already hold valid work permits stamped in their passports, need to carry an additional visa letter for travel purposes.
$1.4m bridge works in progress
Monday 11 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Infrastructure Cook Islands (ICI) has been appropriated $1.4million for bridge and structure improvement in the 2024/25 financial year and work on most of the bridges hasbeen completed.
CICC defends Council for World Missions
Saturday 9 November 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Local, National
The Secretary General of the Cook Islands Christian Church (CICC) Ken Ben has defended the Council for World Mission (CWM) after claims that a new religious group is pressuring residents in Rarotonga to be baptised.
TAU introduces enhanced safety framework
Saturday 9 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
Te Aponga Uira (TAU) has introduced an enhanced safety framework as a result of the investigation into the workplace incident where four staff members were electrocuted and safety concerns that followed.
Justice refutes allegations
Saturday 9 November 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Court, Local, National
The Ministry of Justice has refuted public claims that the legal process which deals with juvenile criminals continuously lets young perpetrators dodge their crimes and punishment.
Men - invest in healthy living
Friday 8 November 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, Local, National
November is an important time in the calender for raising awareness about men’s health issues.
1000 Christmas hampers for the festive season
Friday 8 November 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands
The Christmas spirit came alive in Rarotonga yesterday as volunteers at the Celebration Church wrapped gifts and filled hampers for distribution to families in Rarotonga and outer islands in the annual Christmas Box Cook Islands goodwill project.
Town speed limit drops to 30kph
Thursday 7 November 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
In a move aimed at improving road safety in town, the speed limit in Avarua has been reduced from 50kph to 30kph.
Date calls in Pacific support
Wednesday 6 November 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Local, National
TAU whistleblower Hideki Date has reached out to the Pacific Power Association (PPA) regarding the alleged electrocution cover-up.
Police open facility to help build force
Tuesday 5 November 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Crime, Local, National
NZ Police boss says recruiting and retaining cops is a problem there as it is here in the Cook Islands.
Strengthening delivery model for climate (and ocean) information services
Tuesday 5 November 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The importance of effective communication and preparedness for Early Warning Systems (EWS) covering oceans and islands cannot be overstated.
