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Scholarship programmes connecting Australia and the Cook Islands return
Monday 4 September 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Education, National
A scholarship programme sending Australian undergraduates to study in more than 40 locations across the Indo-Pacific region has returned to the Cook Islands after Covid-19 ground travel to a halt.
Police Commissioner attends conference
Monday 4 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Police Commissioner TJ Keenan has attended the 50th Annual Pacific Islands Chiefs of Police Conference.
Ombudsman office relocates to ensure more community access
Monday 4 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, Local, National
The Ombudsman office “Te Mata Akamoeau” has moved to their new premises at Harley Street, Nikao to facilitate more engagement, to ensure their services are more accessible to the community.
Visitor dies while snorkeling, drunk drivers arrested
Monday 4 September 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Crime, Local, National
An elderly visitor to Rarotonga has died while swimming in Nikao.
Students acknowledged for Tangi Kaara participation
Monday 4 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Education, Features, Local, National
Culture is the “heart” of the CITC (Cook Islands Trading Corporation), and for many years the company has sponsored numerous cultural activities and events.
4500 litres of waste cooking oil on Raro a week; where is it ending up?’
Monday 4 September 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
A long serving restauranteur remains persistent in his effort to tackle waste cooking oil in the Cooks - giving a rough estimate that more than 4,500 litres of it is being dumped in landfill on Rarotonga each week – and now he has the interest of our National Environment Service.
Pero points out benefits in tapping into North America tourism market
Saturday 2 September 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
New Zealand based Cook Islander, Mike Pero has advised that interest from both the tourism and accommodation sectors on both main islands - Rarotonga and Aitutaki - continues to gain momentum as he makes a bid for more connection to North America.
Leading tourism player calls for transparency
Saturday 2 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National
A major tourism player says government needs to do a better job in formulating effective policies in the interests of all Cook Islanders.
Legacy waste collection kicks off
Saturday 2 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, National
National Environment Service (NES) in partnership with Cook Islands General Transport (CIGT) launched the Titā ki te Titā kore, E-Waste & Whiteware collection project this week.
Te Ipukarea Society: Weeds team visit Cook Islands for natural enemies progress update
Saturday 2 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National
Today’s article comes from the Manaaki Whenua Land Care Research team that have being doing work here over the past few weeks.
Steady progress at Muri as road works continue
Saturday 2 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
The current road renewal and upgrade in Muri is expected to be completed in October, says Infrastructure Cook Islands Elizabeth Wright-Koteka.
Drones show African tulip trees’ ‘small but mighty’ natural enemies are doing their job
Saturday 2 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, National
Aerial images collected during a survey on Rarotonga’s forests earlier this month show that the beetles released in 2021 to control the African tulip trees have been successful.
Toki-Brown chairs Pacific Islands Women’s Forum
Friday 1 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, Local, National, Pacific Islands, Regional
Minister Vainetutai Rose Toki-Brown was honoured to chair the first in person Pacific Islands Forum Women Leaders Meeting (PIFWLM) - a significant regional event. in Suva, Fiji, this week.
Blue supermoon dances above Rarotonga
Friday 1 September 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Environment, Features, National, Weekend
Rarotonga’s full moon walkers were treated to a rare phenomenon as the first blue supermoon in 14 years ducked between the clouds above Muri Beach on Wednesday evening.
Cooks food distributor cries foul over freight
Friday 1 September 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
A leading Cook Islands food distributor has joined the call for oversight in Pacific shipping lanes.
Community fundraiser for generous couple
Friday 1 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Earlier this month the two-storey home in Nikao of well-known elderly couple, Kafo and Pae Tuteru was destroyed in a blaze of fire.
Tertiary training facility closes for month while works get underway
Thursday 31 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Education, National
Cook Islands Tertiary Training Institute, Ngatangiia Campus is closed for a month as urgent remedial works get underway.
‘Close call’ for residence as rubbish burns out of control
Thursday 31 August 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
First responders to an out of control rubbish fire in Black Rock say it was a narrow escape for a residence while again ringing warning bells about responsible burning.
Mammogram screening cancelled, returning in early 2024: TMO
Thursday 31 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
Mammogram screening will be offered on Rarotonga as early as next year.
Repairs to one-year-old patrol boat about to commence
Thursday 31 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National
The Cook Islands' one-year-old patrol boat, which set sail to Australia two weeks ago for repairs and maintenance, is on the verge of reaching its destination.
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