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Women’s Day event ‘sold out’
Wednesday 8 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National
The Cook Islands Business and Professional Women’s Association (CIBPW) are hosting a special event to commemorate International Women’s Day at Tamarind House tonight. The event has sold out.
Strong winds and downpour forecast for southern Cooks
Wednesday 8 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National, Weather
Cook Islanders should brace themselves for heavy winds and rain over the next couple of days.
Billionaire talk of the town
Wednesday 8 March 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, Local, National
Chinese billionaire Jack Ma’s visit to Rarotonga has attracted widespread attention and discussion.
‘More seats for bums on planes please’
Wednesday 8 March 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, Local, National, Tourism
More seats for bums on planes to the Cook Islands. That’s the message from Aitutaki tourism operators following another Global Breakfast Update on the island.
Firefighters battle blazes as dry conditions persist
Tuesday 7 March 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
Dry conditions are offering firefighters a challenge on Rarotonga with at least two blazes in recent days.
‘Massive weekend of fundraising’ for Cyclone Gabrielle victims
Monday 6 March 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
Dates have been set for a “massive weekend of fundraising” in Rarotonga to support victims and aid recovery from Cyclone Gabrielle in New Zealand.
Cordelia picks a winner in Anuanua Moana
Saturday 4 March 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
Cordelia Boaza has been given the big thumbs up for naming new seabed explorer vessel “Anuanua Moana”.
Cruise ship passengers enjoy Raro hospitality
Friday 3 March 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands, Tourism
Cruise ship MSC Magnifica anchored in Rarotonga bringing more than 2000 passengers with her.
Punching above her weight
Thursday 2 March 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
If the Police Service was likened to boxing, then Sharon Kareroa is one officer who is consistently punching above her weight.
Out of control rubbish fires engulf ‘really dry’ Tupapa section
Thursday 2 March 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
What started out as a couple of rubbish fires soon got out of control. Ten volunteer firefighters were tied up for more than an hour trying to get the blaze under control in Tupapa yesterday.
Starlink set to be launched by June
Thursday 2 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, Local, National, Outer Islands
Elon Musk’s Starlink service should be up and running in the Cook Islands within a few months.
Delayed mental health facility undergoes ‘$700k expansion’
Thursday 2 March 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Health, Local, National
Rarotonga’s long-awaited mental health facility project has been expanded to incorporate more buildings, following $700,000 donor support.
‘Timely’ arrival of emergency equipment from China
Wednesday 1 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National
The arrival of emergency equipment costing more than $150,000 for the Cook Islands has been hailed as “timely” in the wake of destructive weather events such as Cyclone Gabrielle.
‘Leaving nobody behind’: Government developing Digital Transformation Strategy
Wednesday 1 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National, Technology
The Cook Islands Government is in the throes of developing a Digital Transformation Strategy, with the intention of “leaving nobody behind” when it comes to the online world.
PSC to clampdown on ‘excessive’ drinking on government premises
Wednesday 1 March 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, Local, National
Public Service Commissioner Carl Hunter is ‘very unhappy and disappointed’ with those involved in excessive alcohol consumption at a government property on the weekend and will raise concerns with heads of ministries at a meeting today.
Teariki reels in big bucks at annual fishing competition
Tuesday 28 February 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Fishing, Local, National, Sports
Teariki (Buck) Buckley Jr walked away $1000 richer on Saturday after winning the 2023 Gordon Murray Memorial Fishing Competition.
Pedestrian access restricted as seawall undergoes repairs
Tuesday 28 February 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
Infrastructure Cook Islands (ICI) has engaged Civil Contractors Limited to undertake repair works to the seawall opposite the King’s Representative residence in Turoa, Titikaveka.
Establishment of National Human Rights Institute gains momentum
Tuesday 28 February 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Culture, Local, National
Cook Islands Ombudsman Niki Rattle has returned from a conference in Fiji with fresh ideas as the office looks to establish a Human Rights Institute for the Cook Islands.
Report finds operation of sludge system ‘compliant’
Tuesday 28 February 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Environment, Local, National
A report into the operation of the sludge drying beds managed by the To Tatou Vai water authority has found them compliant.
Cooks financially secure for natural disasters, says PM
Monday 27 February 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Business, Local, National
With tropical cyclones creating havoc in neighbouring countries, Prime Minister Mark Brown says Cook Islands is ‘financially prepared’ for extreme weather events.
