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New Public Health Bill will give TMO the power to issue fines for failing to keep compounds clean
Friday 20 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
The Tutaka Programme in Rarotonga will begin next week from Monday, October 23 to November 3.
Breadfruit: A climate-resilient crop for the Pacific
Friday 20 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, National
Breadfruit is a climate-resilient crop well suited to addressing the challenges of food security, non-communicable diseases (NCDs), and climate adaptation in the Pacific.
Turua granted partial driver’s licence to work for Minister Angene
Friday 20 October 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
Former Ministry of Cultural Development secretary Anthony Turua has appeared in court and been granted a partial driver’s licence.
Complaint against top cop: Govt says it is doing ‘due diligence’
Friday 20 October 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, Economy, National
Cook Islands Police Commissioner Turepu James Keenan is in hot water after a complaint was filed against him by a member of a Rarotonga-based diplomatic corp. Al Williams reports.
Journalism opportunity in the Cook Islands
Thursday 19 October 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
Cook Islands News, the daily newspaper in the Cook Islands, is looking for a general reporter who wants to live and work in this tropical paradise.
A gateway to the past: New digitising kit to preserve Cook Islands’ recent voyaging history
Thursday 19 October 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National, Technology
The Cook Islands Voyaging Society as well as Tauranga Vananga were gifted a Rokirokitia Digitising Kit by Ngā Taonga Sound & Vision, the New Zealand’s audiovisual archive.
Te Kukupa II repair work progressing well: Police
Thursday 19 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Repair work on the Cook Islands’ maritime patrol vessel is expected to be completed this month.
Police develop new system to streamline domestic violence reporting
Thursday 19 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Cook Islands Police Family Violence unit has developed a new reporting template to better streamline domestic violence complaints.
Medicinal cannabis campaigner calls for … ‘Common sense’ approach
Thursday 19 October 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Health, Local, National
Medicinal cannabis campaigner Steve Boggs is calling on Te Marae Ora to take a “common sense” approach and follow New Zealand in allowing over-the counter sales of cannabidiol (CBD) products.
Cooks to host international conference as it steps up seabed minerals investigation
Thursday 19 October 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands is stepping up its seabed minerals bid as it will host international agencies at the annual Underwater Minerals Conference (UMC) on Rarotonga next year.
Aitutaki residents frustrated by ‘chronic’ water shortage crisis
Thursday 19 October 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, Health, Local, National, Outer Islands
Aitutaki residents are frustrated by the ongoing water shortage crisis on the island, as some households face extended periods of water cuts lasting up to four weeks and more.
Ngamaru Tupuna Ariki wins court case to confirm her title
Wednesday 18 October 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands
Tupuna Moeroa Ngamaru has been granted her application to the High Court to be confirmed as the elected Ngamaru Ariki of the Ngati Te Akatauira tribe, of Enuamanu Atiu.
Police say serious domestic violence cases running at just under 26%
Wednesday 18 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, Local, National
Police have said that serious cases involving assault in domestic violence cases are running at just under 26 per cent. This is the trajectory of figures for 2023.
Rarotonga International Airport parking system back online after $17,000 repair
Wednesday 18 October 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
The automated parking control system at the Rarotonga International Airport is back in service after being down since the start of the year.
Opposition parties divided on Vaimaanga coastal road closure
Wednesday 18 October 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, National
The Opposition parties are divided on the government’s ‘no issue’ statement regarding the closure of the coastal main road in Vaimaanga to make way for the Sheraton redevelopment.
New digitising kits to preserve and promote Cook Islands history and culture
Wednesday 18 October 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, Local, National
Thanks to the introduction of new digitising kits, Cook Islands history and culture can now be preserved and promoted, ensuring that future generations have the opportunity to explore and understand them.
Marae Moana art project creates more awareness
Tuesday 17 October 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Environment, Features, National
Aitutaki students have conveyed strong messages through “amazing art” pieces to signify the importance of ocean conservation and its environment.
Renewable energy 2030 commitment
Tuesday 17 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, National
Climate Change Cook Islands director Wayne King says as a developing country within the Paris Agreement, Cook Islands has its own commitment to meet the global climate challenge.
PM Brown congratulates NZ PM designate Luxon following his election night success
Tuesday 17 October 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National, Politics
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown has congratulated New Zealand Prime Minister-designate Christopher Luxon, the leader of the National Party, on winning the elections over the weekend.
Cook Islands Police investigate five crashes over weekend
Tuesday 17 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Five crashes were reported to Police over the weekend, the latest being a car involved in an accident at Black Rock on Sunday night.
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