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Court briefs
Tuesday 10 October 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A man facing a charge of threatening to kill will face a day in court despite not making an appearance, as it was assumed the charge against him would be dropped.
Cook Islanders on their way home: Remaining 28 to depart Israel on Friday
Tuesday 10 October 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National, Politics, Tourism
Cook Islanders stranded in war-torn Israel are making their way home as Israeli-Hamas conflict intensifies.
In brief: Court news
Monday 9 October 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
Court briefs - October 9
Vendors invited to showcase Cook Islands products at Pacific Islands Forum event
Monday 9 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Business, Economy, National, Pacific Islands Forum
Cook Islands vendors have been invited to participate in a trade day event that will be hosted during the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting in November in Rarotonga.
Descendants of Cook Islands coastwatchers share pride in their ancestors’ service
Monday 9 October 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Families of Cook Islands coastwatchers are pleased with New Zealand’s efforts to formally recognise the significant service their ancestors provided during the Second World War.
Immigration still getting to grips with new systems as service users experience delays
Monday 9 October 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in National
Teething problems are persisting as Cook Islands Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration gets to grips with its new application processes.
‘Everyone doesn’t have to struggle alone’: Budgeting, investing focus of workshop
Monday 9 October 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Economy, National
Teaching young people and families how to thrive, not just survive on the Cook Islands’ minimum wage rate of $9 per hour, is the goal of those behind a workshop about budgeting and using money wisely.
Cook Islanders in Israel: ‘We are safe and well’
Monday 9 October 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National
Cook Islanders who are in Israel to observe the Feast of the Tabernacle are ‘safe’ as the conflict in Israel and the Gaza Strip escalates.
Robotics team overcomes bag delay, ready to compete at Global Challenge
Saturday 7 October 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local, National, Tourism
The Cook Islands Robotics team has overcome a jittery start to get their campaign underway at the 2023 FIRST Global Challenge in Singapore this weekend.
Cook Islands Government donates $10,000 to help Lahaina wildfire victims
Saturday 7 October 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The Cook Islands Government has donated $10,000 to help the victims of the recent wildfire in Lahaina, Hawaii.
Te Ipukarea Society: New research sheds light on community views on tourism in Rarotonga, Aitutaki and Mitiaro.
Saturday 7 October 2023 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National
Sieni Tiraa, local consultant for Griffith University, was busy conducting community tourism surveys earlier in the year. This research was spearheaded by Griffith University and aimed to obtain the people’s views on tourism, and their aspirations for future tourism in the Cook Islands.
Puna strengthened with foldable beds and tablets ahead of cyclone season
Saturday 7 October 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
In preparation for the upcoming cyclone season, which runs from November 1 through to the end of next April, Emergency Management Cook Islands (EMCI) have donated foldable beds and tablets to the Puna (village committee) on Rarotonga and to the Pa Enua.
Possible phone glitch may have caused 999 emergency line outage, Police say
Saturday 7 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
A possible phone glitch may have caused the emergency line 999 to be down recently.
Drink driving case involving NZ High Commission employee adjourned again
Saturday 7 October 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National
A reckless and drink driving case involving a New Zealand High Commission employee which has dragged on for nearly two years, took another dramatic turn in court on Friday.
‘Exhausted’ Prime Minister home this weekend after busy month of travel
Saturday 7 October 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, Local, National
Prime Minister Mark Brown has been away from the country for over a month, attending a series of meetings around the world.
‘No permanent fix’: Justice building still experiencing leaks as renovation works project continues
Saturday 7 October 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
Rarotonga’s Ministry of Justice building is still plagued with leaks, despite extensive renovations, including the installation of a passenger lift.
Elikana chairs Forum Trade Ministers meet
Friday 6 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Politics
The Associate Minister for Justice, Finance and Economic Management, Foreign Affairs and Immigration, Tingika Elikana, chaired the Forum Trade Ministers Meeting in Suva this week.
Cook Islands to host first-ever Airport Day in the Pacific
Friday 6 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Tourism
An exciting new initiative called Airport Day, tailored to the needs of Pacific Island airports, will be hosted by Airport Authority Cook Islands early next month.
Samsung in talks with Cook Islands to promote STEAM education
Friday 6 October 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Education, National, Technology
Ministry of Education is in discussions with Samsung Electronics Co., a South Korean multinational major appliance and consumer electronics corporation, to build interest and proficiency in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics) within Cook Islands secondary schools.
Guilty pleas indicated as woman faces multiple theft as a servant charges
Friday 6 October 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A woman facing eight charges of theft as a servant has indicated she will enter guilty pleas.
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