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Man threatened shopkeeper with scissors
Thursday 24 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
Justice of the Peace Georgina Williams presided over court matters at the Criminal Court in Avarua yesterday.
More than 200 cases of flu like illnesses for June, July and early August
Thursday 24 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
Te Marae Ora (TMO), Ministry of Health has reported 231 cases of influenza-like illnesses.
Progress report on medicinal cannabis to be provided soon
Thursday 24 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, Health, National
The Cannabis Referendum Committee will be providing a progress report on medicinal cannabis soon.
Teenager spared jail on raft of charges
Thursday 24 August 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National
A woman who consistently flouted the law over a period of months has been spared jail on a raft of charges including burglary and obtaining credit by fraud.
Cook Islands look to recalibrate relationship with the UN
Thursday 24 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown, and Secretary of Foreign Affairs and Immigration Tepaeru Herrmann met with newly appointed United Nations Resident Coordinator (UNRCO) Themba Kalua this week.
Fresh calls for revival of breadfruit industry
Thursday 24 August 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, Environment, National
The highly anticipated Global Breadfruit Summit has placed breadfruit in the spotlight and provided a platform to promote the potential of the fruit in the Cook Islands, and as a catalyst for sustainable development in the Pacific region.
Cooks Prime Minister supports the release of Fukushima water
Wednesday 23 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, Environment, National, Pacific Islands
Prime Minister Mark Brown has given a clear message on his support for the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) report on Japan’s proposed plans to release ‘treated’ nuclear wastewater into the Pacific.
ICI records 134km/hr maximum speed in Nikao
Wednesday 23 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Maximum speed measured in Nikao according to recent data from Infrastructure Cook Islands (ICI) is 134km/hour – close to three times the speed limit in the area.
Taxpayers shell out $1.7 million for Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting vehicles
Wednesday 23 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National, Pacific Islands Forum
Cook Islands taxpayers have shelled out $1.7 million for 25 cars to be used at the upcoming Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting.
Pero leads charge on tapping into North America tourism
Wednesday 23 August 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in National, Tourism
A gathering of more than 50 property and tourism industry leaders took place on Monday in Muri to discuss options for inbound tourism from North America.
Public Service Commissioner: Staff retention ongoing concern for Cooks
Wednesday 23 August 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands Public Service Commissioner Carl Hunter had the privilege of meeting Tonga Prime Minister, Hu’akavameiliku during the Polynesian Public Service Commissioners Sub-Regional Fono held last week in Tonga.
Who’s pulling the strings?
Wednesday 23 August 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
The reins are tightening on government spending in the Cook Islands but it’s unclear who’s pulling the strings.
Questions surrounding ‘concrete pads’ outside Apii Takitumu grounds
Tuesday 22 August 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
Questions have been raised about ongoing roadworks near the Apii Takitumu grounds in Matavera.
Pacific Island countries meet in Rarotonga to discuss biosecurity and trade
Tuesday 22 August 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, Environment, National, Pacific Islands, Regional
Over 40 participants from around the Pacific region are in Rarotonga for the Pacific Plant Protection Organization (PPPO) and the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) workshop, hosted at the Crown Beach Resort in Arorangi.
More tourists burgled in Rarotonga
Tuesday 22 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, Economy, National
Police have confirmed that more tourists have been burgled in Rarotonga, with a total of $600-$700 stolen.
Local solutions to big challenges
Tuesday 22 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National
Over 70 international participants from 14 Pacific Island countries, including leaders, grassroots organisations, governments, regional entities, and farmers from Rarotonga and the Pa Enua, gathered at the National Auditorium in Rarotonga yesterday to kick off the Grassroots Partnerships for Pacific Solutions event.
Teenager charged with burglaries avoids jail by the ‘skin of your teeth’
Tuesday 22 August 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A teenager involved in multiple burglaries on Rarotonga has been told she has narrowly avoided a prison sentence.
Brown, Pacific leaders still undecided on Japan’s plan to release nuclear wastewater
Tuesday 22 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, Environment, National, Pacific Islands
Prime Minister Mark Brown along with regional leaders are still undecided about Japan’s proposed plans to release “treated” nuclear wastewater into the Pacific.
Research aims to break down barriers for Cook Islands women in leadership
Monday 21 August 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, Features, In Depth, National
Christina Akanoa, the Assistant Professor of Political Science at Brigham Young University-Hawaii (BYU-H), is making significant strides in understanding the contributions of Cook Islands women in sustainable growth and political involvement.
Agriculture conducts survey of subsistence farmers
Monday 21 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National
The Ministry of Agriculture is conducting a survey of subsistence farmers.
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