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Young leaders revel in week of challenges
Saturday 22 April 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
More than 50 school students from the Cook Islands, New Zealand and Australia have taken part in leadership programme On Rarotonga this week, setting themselves goals and tackling challenges - head on.
Vaka Paikea launched, ready to set sail
Saturday 22 April 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
After months of being on dry dock for intensive maintenance work and the recent renaming and blessing ceremony, Vaka Paikea was launched into the water on Thursday afternoon at Avatiu Harbour.
Twenty-five teenagers undertaking Blue Light-led youth programme
Friday 21 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, Local, National
Commissioner of Police Turepu James Keenan has challenged 25 teenagers to take on a range of activities at the launch of the Blue Light-led youth programme this week.
$79k footpath near completion
Friday 21 April 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
A $79,000 construction project of a footpath between Raro Fried Chicken and the Empire Bridge is due for completion this week.
Gone but not forgotten: France acknowledges Cook Islands WWI soldiers
Friday 21 April 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The Cook Islands soldiers who worked in the tunnels of Arras, France during World War I have not been forgotten.
Internal affairs inundated with employment related complaints
Thursday 20 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, Local, National
The Labour and Consumer Services unit of the Ministry of Internal Affairs (INTAFF) has received more than 100 various queries and complaints from workers and employers for multiple matters for the first three months of 2023.
Atui'anga Ki Te Tango school holiday programme popular
Thursday 20 April 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, Local, National
The teeming rain hasn’t dampened the enthusiasm of over 100 students who are attending Te Kōrero o te 'Ōrau's Junior 'Ātui'anga Ki Te Tango 2023 (AKTT) school holiday programme.
Cook Islanders join event to honour Māori Pioneer Battalion tunnellers
Wednesday 19 April 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Cook Islands was represented at the hosting of Arras mayor Frédéric Leturque and his delegation at Te Papaiouru Marae in Rotorua, Aotearoa New Zealand this week.
‘Machine is for the people, people vote me in, so it is for them’
Wednesday 19 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Corrective Services Minister George “Maggie” Angene says the machine that was brought up during Question and Answer session in Parliament last week was earlier discussed in 2018.
‘Save Nukupure Park’ gets majority support
Wednesday 19 April 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Majority of landowners who attended the ‘Save Nukupure Park’ public meeting this week want the Park kept for the community.
Mayor of Arras to visit descendants of Cook Islands World War I soldiers
Tuesday 18 April 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The mayor of Arras, Frédéric Leturque is scheduled to arrive today to meet the descendants of Cook Islands soldiers who were sent to assist the New Zealand Tunnelling Company at Arras, France during World War I from July 28, 1914 – November 11, 1918.
Disaster preparedness for people with disabilities
Tuesday 18 April 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Advocating for the rights of persons with disability, capacity building and the preparations for pre and post disaster events were discussed at a workshop hosted by the Pacific Disability Forum (PDF) at the New Hope Church building yesterday.
Cook Islands electricity among world’s most expensive
Tuesday 18 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Cook Islands has been rated among the five most expensive countries in the world in terms of electricity charges.
Road safety campaigner suggests alternative to curb drink driving
Tuesday 18 April 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
A road safety campaigner has suggested a unique approach to stamping out drink driving on Rarotonga after one motorist blew a record 1730 micrograms of alcohol per litre of breath – nearly seven times the legal limit.
‘We are all equal in the eyes of God and the law’
Monday 17 April 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National
Of all amendments to Cook Islands laws, Friday’s passing of changes by Parliament to ‘what was a seriously outdated’ Crimes Act, is one of the best and most civilised advances made in recent times to existing legislation, says a delighted Democratic Party Opposition Leader.
We are now truly one nation and one people, says Pride Cook Islands
Monday 17 April 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
Pride Cook Islands is elated to see the decade long active push for decriminalisation finally take place in Cook Islands Parliament.
Minister Angene: Machine purchased for Corrective Services and people
Monday 17 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Corrective Services Minister George “Maggie” Angene has disputed suggestions that a machinery purchased for the ministry was being used for personal gains.
Fundraiser sees more than $50k handed over for Cyclone Gabrielle relief effort
Saturday 15 April 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
Cook Islands people have come to the aid of New Zealand as Operation Tauturu Aotearoa has raised more than $50,000 to assist those in need following the devastating effects of Cyclone Gabrielle.
Pride Cook Islands: ‘We have made history’
Saturday 15 April 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National
The Crimes (Sexual Offences) Amendment Bill 2023 was passed in Parliament on Friday.
Heather reels in winner
Friday 14 April 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
For the first time, experienced fisherman Gordon Heather has taken out the top two prizes in the heaviest fish category at a local fishing competition, taking home over $1000 in cash.
