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Cultural advisor urges action to save Cook Islands Māori language
Tuesday 28 November 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, Local, National
Cook Islands Māori language and traditions are gradually disappearing and must be addressed to ensure the foundations and the knowledge of ‘who we are’ thrives for future generations, says Cook Islands cultural advisor, Tumu Korero, Raemaki Temaeva Karati.
Disqualified driver considers Australia return to continue supporting family
Tuesday 28 November 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A convicted drink driver is considering leaving the Cook Islands because losing his driver’s licence for 12 months renders him unable to work to support his grandparents.
October visitor boom: Tourism enjoys healthy bump in visitor numbers
Tuesday 28 November 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, National, Tourism
The Cook Islands tourism industry has been buoyed by impressive visitor arrival figures for October, providing a much-needed boost as the low season approaches.
Breaking the generational cycle of violence in the Cook Islands
Monday 27 November 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, In Depth, Local, National
This year’s White Ribbon Day violence against women campaign also included the promotion of ‘A violence-free Cook Islands’, aiming to flip the script and change the narrative to celebrate peace, saying no to violence, domestic abuse, and child abuse and exploitation.
Curfew imposed on woman for violating probation terms
Monday 27 November 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A woman who has been repeatedly warned she will go to jail, has been now given a curfew, as authorities struggle to keep track of her whereabouts.
Teen spared conviction for careless driving fined for cannabis offences
Monday 27 November 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A teen motorist who had an epileptic fit, leading to a crash, has escaped a conviction for careless driving, but picked up convictions for possessing a bong and cannabis.
PM Brown briefs Solomon Islands counterpart on Pacific Islands Forum outcomes
Monday 27 November 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National, Regional, Solomon Islands
Prime Minister Mark Brown paid a courtesy call on Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare during his visit to Honiara to witness the Pacific Games.
Car crashes into power pole, visitor injured in glass window incident
Monday 27 November 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Crime, National
Police are investigating a number of incidents over the weekend, including a car that crashed into a power pole in Titikaveka and a visitor who was injured after allegedly kicking into a glass window.
Parental involvement key to student success: Yaqona
Saturday 25 November 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
Proud parents and families of Nukutere College turned out in full force with an abundance of ei tipani and tiare māori to reward their children’s academic and sporting achievements at the prize giving awards ceremony yesterday morning.
Weed busting success in Rarotonga
Saturday 25 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National
There was a satisfied sigh across Rarotonga recently. Two visits by Manaaki Whenua Landcare Research NZ researchers to the Pacific island had revealed that the natural enemies introduced over the past few years to attack various weeds were all performing, or beginning to work, as expected.
Te Ipukarea Society continues its periodic programme
Saturday 25 November 2023 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National
Here in the Cook Islands, and more specifically in the Pa Enua, young girls experiencing the menstrual cycle for the first time can find it quite overwhelming.
Global climate fund needs to be ‘easier, more accessible’
Saturday 25 November 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands residents dedicated to combating climate change have urged representatives of the world’s largest climate fund to make its application process ‘easier and more accessible’.
A colourful fundraising success for Autism Cook Islands
Saturday 25 November 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The 2023 Air New Zealand Te Kara Run in support of Autism Cook Islands drew a massive crowd of around 1000 families and children in the biggest, the most fun and colourful fundraising event of the year.
Man fined for parole breaches
Saturday 25 November 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A 20-year-old man has been fined $80 for breaching his parole conditions by entering a licensed premises and consuming alcohol.
‘Careless driver’ retains licence, picks up $3395 in fines and costs
Saturday 25 November 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A man charged with careless driving causing injury has avoided losing his driver licence, but has been landed with more than $3000 in fines and reparation costs.
Miracle baby defies all odds
Saturday 25 November 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National
A baby born in New Zealand to Rarotonga parents at 23 weeks has defied all odds and is now thriving after overcoming a series of complications since her birth over a month ago.
Date set for ‘final submissions’ in high profile trial
Friday 24 November 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
The ongoing dishonesty charges faced by recently reinstated Deputy Prime Minister Robert Tapaitau, former National Environment Service (NES) director Nga Puna, and his wife and former Secretary of Infrastructure Cook Islands (ICI), Diane Charlie-Puna will again be heard in court.
PM to catch Pacific Games action en route to COP28
Friday 24 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National, Pacific Games
Prime Minister Mark Brown left the country yesterday to lead the Cook Islands delegation to the 28th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP28) in Dubai, but not before making a stop in Honiara, Solomon Islands, to catch some Pacific Games action.
Cooks stand together to stamp out domestic violence
Friday 24 November 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Crime, Local, National
While an international campaign to end violence against women and girls is marked tomorrow, Saturday, November 25, Cook Islands Police concerns continue to focus on the sustained level of domestic violence incidents reported locally, each month.
Truck seen fleeing scene after late night crash
Friday 24 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Crime, National
A blue truck is reported of have fled the scene after a power pole was taken out next door to the Love Café in Matavera late Wednesday evening.
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