National
Govt consultation ‘misleading’
Wednesday 20 November 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Environment, National
The government-led seabed mining consultation held on Monday night with the Cook Islands community in Auckland has come under fire for what critics have described as a "one-sided consultation" filled with "misleading information."
Farmers angry at produce thieves
Wednesday 20 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
A Rarotonga grower says farmers on the island are getting ‘angry’ as they have noticed some of their produce missing.
Trade policy framework revised after nearly a decade
Tuesday 19 November 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Economy, National
The Cook Islands Trade Policy Framework (TPF), last reviewed in 2015, is undergoing a revision to reflect the country’s evolving economic priorities.
Cook Islands and French Polynesia form an air services agreement
Tuesday 19 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
During regional meetings in French Polynesia, Foreign Secretary Tepaeru Herrmann, accompanied by Senior Foreign Service Officer Eden Brown, met with their French Polynesian government counterparts to advance negotiations on a bilateral Air Services Agreement (ASA).
Wildlife centre alleged culprit image on CCTV
Tuesday 19 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Stephanie Jansen from the Discover Marine and Wildlife Eco Centre in Arorangi has thanked the members of the public who have shown their support after news of a burglary at the centre was shared on social media.
RAC to address mosque legality
Tuesday 19 November 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Church Talk, Features, Local, National
Chairman of the Religious Advisory Council (RAC), Thomas Willie, has confirmed that the concerns raised by members of the public about Rarotonga and the Cook Islands having its first-ever mosque will be addressed at a RAC meeting during the first week of December.
SPC resource mobilisation and service delivery
Monday 18 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
The Pacific Community (SPC) recently held its annual meeting in Pape’ete, where 25 member countries, including the Cook Islands, came together to discuss progress and set priorities for the future.
TAU appoints engineering professional
Monday 18 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
Barbara Elliston has been appointed as an engineering professional for Rarotonga’s power authority Te Aponga Uira (TAUU) by the Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC) Board of Directors.
French Ambassador offers support for women’s centre
Monday 18 November 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Punanga Turuturu Itivaine (PTI), the women’s support centre, has strengthened its partnership with the Ambassador of France with both parties optimistic about advancing shared goals of community resilience and support for women in the Cook Islands.
Airline on-time reliability and worst cancellations revealed
Monday 18 November 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Economy, National, Tourism
The reliability of Air New Zealand and Jetstar flights has seen improvement as spring approaches, though around 20 per cent of flights remain delayed, with a notable number of cancellations.
NZ High Comm visits Aitutaki Agriculture Revitalisation Project
Monday 18 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands
Recently appointed New Zealand High Commissioner to the Cook Islands Kathryn Graham made a courtesy call to meet with the Aitutaki Island Government and visited several community based projects funded by the NZ Government on Friday.
Water tariffs encouraging change
Monday 18 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
The introduction of water tariffs in Rarotonga last month is already showing results, with reductions in excessive water consumption and improved water pressure across the network.
Smartie App a digital payment solution
Monday 18 November 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in National, Technology
The eagerly-awaited Smartie app, deemed as the Cook Islands’ first digital payment solution, was launched on Friday at the Edgewater Resort, drawing an enthusiastic crowd of businesses, government representatives, and individuals.
Poster, t-shirt and Haka workshop
Monday 18 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National, New Zealand, Regional
Visiting New Zealand Maori turned up in numbers to help with preparation for today’s hīkoi against New Zealand’s controversial Treaty Principles Bill.
Police investigate burglary at marine centre
Monday 18 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Cook Islands Police are investigating a burglary at the Discover Marine and Wildlife Eco Centre, destroying the camera system, taking cans of coke and emptying the tip jar on Saturday.
Three bush fires in 48-hours
Monday 18 November 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Volunteer firefighters had a busy weekend as they attended to uncontrollable fires within a 48-hour period started by people burning rubbish in Rarotonga.
Restore reliable, well-led Police Services: Browne
Monday 18 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, Local
The failure to appoint a new Police Commissioner since the previous Commissioner’s term ended speaks volume, leading to the lack of stable, strategic leadership needed to manage resources, set priorities, and enforce standards of accountability, says Opposition Leader Tina Browne.
CI Muslim opens up about her faith and journey
Saturday 16 November 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Culture, National
Tatiana Kautai, a Cook Islander Muslim, has shared her personal journey into Islam and her experiences living as a Muslim in the Cook Islands. Talaia Mika reports.
TAU board appoints engineering professional
Saturday 16 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
Te Aponga Uira (TAU) has gained an expert described strong new asset with the appointment of Barbara Elliston, an experienced electrical engineer and corporate governance professional, by the Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC) Board of Directors.
Treaty hikoi march in Rarotonga
Saturday 16 November 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National, New Zealand, Regional
On Wednesday in Aotearoa New Zealand thousands of marchers descended upon the city of Auckland as part of the Hīkoi mō te Tiriti (March for the Treaty of Waitangi) to call for Māori unity, and protest a law that seeks to alter the country’s constitutional foundations.
