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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.
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.
‘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.
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.
Promoting ‘good vibes’ with gemstones
Monday 27 February 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Business, Local, National
Designing and creating unique jewellery pieces using natural healing gemstones like aventurine and sunstone are known to fill your soul with good happy energy and inspiration.
Police strengthen skills capacity in the battle against cybercrime
Monday 27 February 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Crime, Local, National
The Cook Islands Police Service has taken a further step into the global fray to fight cybercrime, following senior level participation in a Japanese initiative.
Fisherman lands whopper blue marlin
Monday 27 February 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Local fisherman Pauro Arnold was stoked to land his biggest blue marlin – a monster weighing in at 274.5 kilogram – on Saturday afternoon during the annual Gordon Murray Memorial fishing competition.
Cook Islands holds first-ever sheep shearing and woolhandling nationals
Monday 27 February 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Features, Local, National
The Cook Islands held their first-ever shearing and woolhandling nationals a week ago in New Zealand, to select a team for the Golden Shears World Championships in Scotland later this year.
Minimum wage debate: Suggestion for $9 per hour new rate gains momentum
Saturday 25 February 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Business, Economy, Local, National
A public meeting on the minimum wage was held this week with minimum wage panelists fielding a host of questions. Matthew Littlewood, who attended the meeting, reports.
‘Best thing I ever did’: Kiwi beauty therapist leaves stresses of NZ behind
Saturday 25 February 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Local, National
A Kiwi beauty and massage therapist with more than 10 years’ experience has escaped the stresses of life in New Zealand to share her skills with her ‘happy place’.
‘Stop dog culling’: SPCA threatens to leave Dog Committee if shooting doesn’t stop
Friday 24 February 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Local, National
The Cook Islands SPCA has condemned Police for killing non-aggressive dogs on Rarotonga.
Agriculture activity largely for home use
Thursday 23 February 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands
Agriculture is still largely done for home use, according to the latest Census results.
Embracing equity for International Women’s Day
Thursday 23 February 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Embracing Equity is the International Women’s Day 2023 campaign theme to get the world talking about why equal opportunities aren't enough.
Authorities ramp up dog euthanasia on Rarotonga
Thursday 23 February 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Crime, Local, National
Authorities are ramping up dog euthanasia on Rarotonga in an effort to crack down on uncontrolled animals.
Cook Islands teens suffering with mental wellbeing issues
Thursday 23 February 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, Local, National
A major mental health study has found a worryingly large proportion of surveyed Cook Islands adolescents experience high to very high levels of anxiety and other mental health issues.
