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Chickenpox cases on the rise
Wednesday 1 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
Nineteen cases of chickenpox have been reported in the Cook Islands in October, but Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health says there is no outbreak of the highly contagious disease.
Partnership approach to security service delivery
Tuesday 31 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Pacific Islands Forum
Security coordinator for the 52nd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting (PIFLM52), Tereroa Pumati, has appealed for cooperation and assistance from residents and visitors as the country prepares to host Pacific Leaders and their delegations in Rarotonga and Aitutaki from November 6-10, 2023.
Money transfer agency meets with Fijian Community in Rarotonga
Tuesday 31 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
An agent from the money transfer agency KlickEx met with the Fijian Community on Thursday to highlight the benefits of using their services.
Growers collaborate with NZ company to develop business plan for farmers’ co-operative
Tuesday 31 October 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, National
The Kai Natura Taokotai (KNT) group is moving ahead in their co-operative mission to establish a Cook Islands growers’ company (Farmers Co-op) to support, upskill, manage risk, and innovate our primary producers’ farm businesses.
Legal aid bid continues for assault accused
Tuesday 31 October 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A man facing assault charges is struggling to get his case heard as he awaits legal aid.
$1.7m Hyundai Ioniq EVs charge up for the Pacific Islands Forum
Tuesday 31 October 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Pacific Islands Forum
A motorcade of brand-new Hyundai Ioniq electric vehicles, valued at $1.7 million landed cost, purchased by the Cook Islands government for the 52nd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting next week, underwent its first drive trial around the island last week.
Tapaitau reinstated a second time as charges still pending
Tuesday 31 October 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National, Politics
Robert Tapaitau has been reinstated as Deputy Prime Minister for the second time after suspension amid criminal charges, but a leader of an Opposition party says the reinstatement is ‘unfair’.
Te Ipukarea Society welcomes legal personhood of whales in international waters
Monday 30 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, National
Te Ipukarea Society (TIS) has welcomed the recent news on Maori and Pacific Leaders proposing legal personhood of whales in international waters to the United Nations.
Cook Islands Friends of Fiji to accord traditional welcome to PM Rabuka in Rarotonga
Monday 30 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Pacific Islands Forum
Fiji’s Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka will be accorded a full Fijian traditional welcoming ceremony when he arrives in Rarotonga for the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting.
Cook Islands YWAM leader pays tribute to organisation founderal
Monday 30 October 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
A Cook Islands Christian leader has given thanks following the passing of a founding member of an interdenominational training organisation.
Claim of cocaine in the Cooks
Monday 30 October 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A New Zealand DJ (disc jockey) facing multiple drug charges wants his bail conditions changed so he can work on Rarotonga.
Rarotonga bustling with weekend cruise ship visit
Monday 30 October 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
Rarotonga was bustling on Saturday with a visiting cruise ship and a Rugby World Cup final.
A jet-setting spree : MPs’ travel bill draws criticism from former politicians
Saturday 28 October 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National, Politics
Cook Islands Members of Parliament (MPs) have incurred significant travel-related costs in recent months, but no one from the Government or Opposition has yet justified the spending.
Community comes forward to dispose of ‘legacy waste’
Saturday 28 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National
The initial phase of the “Titā ki te Titā kore Project – Legacy Waste Collection” throughout Rarotonga completed successfully this month.
Te Ipukarea Society: Sustainable alternatives to deep-sea mining for battery production
Saturday 28 October 2023 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National
In the quest for a more sustainable future, the world is increasingly recognising the importance of transitioning to renewable energy sources and electric vehicles.
JP adjourns sentencing of domestic violence accused
Saturday 28 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
Justice of Peace Georgina Keenan-Williams adjourned the sentencing of a domestic violence accused to December 19, saying that an assault on a woman is taken seriously in the Cook Islands.
Whitta’s 100th birthday a Royal affair
Saturday 28 October 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Local, National, Weekend
As a delightful surprise during her 100th birthday party on Wednesday, October 25, Tepaeru Whitta nee Araitia was presented with a special birthday card from both King Charles III and the Governor General of New Zealand, courtesy of the King’s Representative, Sir Tom Marsters.
Cook Islands News lodges complaint with Parliamentary Services
Saturday 28 October 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National, Parliament
The Office of the Ombudsman has advised the Cook Islands News to lodge a complaint with Parliamentary Services, advising them of concerns in relation to the release of the MPs travel costs between July 1 to September 30, 2023.
Breakdown of MP travel spending: PM, Opposition leader at the top
Saturday 28 October 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National, Politics
A breakdown of the spending figures shows the event attended, departure and arrival dates, airfare costs, accommodation costs, meals/incidentals, additional allowances and totals for each of the 14 MPs, for the period July 1 to September 30, 2023.
Te Kukupa II returning home after maintenance
Friday 27 October 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
Maintenance work on Te Kukupa II is complete, and the Cook Islands maritime patrol vessel is on its way home.
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