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Project launched for safe removal of legacy waste on Rarotonga
Monday 21 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National
The National Environment Service (NES) has partnered with Cook Islands General Transport (CIGT) to launch the “Tita’ ki te Tita’ kore Project”.
Cook Islands to unveil new policy to boost ICT sector
Monday 21 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National
The National ICT Policy and two other associated documents to bolster the country’s information and communication technologies (ICT) division will be launched by Prime Minister Mark Brown this week.
Students pursue Pilot dreams through Air NZ
Monday 21 August 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
A group of ambitious students from Tereora College reached for the skies when they participated in the prestigious Air New Zealand Pilot Information Evening in Auckland, Aotearoa New Zealand, last week.
Legal issues delay final submissions in corruption trial
Monday 21 August 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Court, Crime, National
The final submissions in the high-profile corruption trial involving the suspended Deputy Prime Minister and two former senior public servants have been pushed back after the judge sought clarification on some legal issues at their last hearing.
$75k office makeover
Saturday 19 August 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC) has defended its spending of $75,000 on the renovation of a minister’s office, amid reports of additional expenditure.
Alcohol related matters in court
Saturday 19 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Crime, National
Justice of the Peace Georgina Williams presided over several alcohol related matters at the Criminal Court in Avarua on Thursday, August 17.
NES warns against disturbing whales during migration season
Saturday 19 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, National
It is the whale watching season and the National Environment Service (NES) advises that the normal movements of whales should not be disrupted.
Te Ipukarea Society: Potential impacts of deep seabed mining on our tuna fisheries
Saturday 19 August 2023 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National
This article has been drawn largely from two reports. One was published in the journal Nature in June 2023, and the other, a Secretariat for the Pacific Community (SPC) report from 2018. These references are available on request.
Police Commissioner attends Pacific Heads of Maritime Forces Conference in Samoa
Saturday 19 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Cook Islands Police Commissioner TJ Keenan attended the 6th South West Pacific Heads of Maritime Forces (SWPHMF) Conference, in Apia, Samoa this week.
New antenatal classes in Rarotonga aim to instil confidence
Saturday 19 August 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Health, National
A new six-week course helping expectant Cook Islands mothers prepare for labour, birth and early parenting has secured funding to continue delivering the programme for at least another year.
Weatherman hopes to pave the way forward in meteorological service
Friday 18 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Weather
Director of the Cook Islands Meteorological Service, Arona Ngari, is encouraging Pacific Governments and donor partners to invest in the future of Meteorological Services to ensure communities continue to be protected from all hazards.
Fatal crash accused pleads ‘not guilty’
Friday 18 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Crime, National
The motorbike driver who is accused of causing a fatal crash on June 10 this year, has pleaded not guilty.
Probation Services apologises, charges against man dropped
Friday 18 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Crime, National
A man who had defended himself in the Criminal Court in Avarua a week ago had two counts of breach of probation charges against him withdrawn.
Court briefs August 17
Friday 18 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Crime, National
Maiarii Kauvai has been remanded in custody until her sentencing on August 28.
Airport parking system out of order since mid-January
Friday 18 August 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National
The automated parking control system at the Rarotonga International Airport has been down since the start of the year, and Airport Authority Cook Islands (AACI) is uncertain when the service will resume.
Baby whales ‘thrown over the reef’ during migration due to warmer oceans
Thursday 17 August 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Environment, Features, National, Weekend
A whale scientist in the Cook Islands expects beached calves to become a more common occurrence as storms grow in intensity due to climate change. Caleb Fotheringham of RNZ Pacific reports.
‘Be vigilant, look out for your neighbours’
Thursday 17 August 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Crime, Local, National
No one was hurt in a fire that destroyed a shed on private property in Nikao on Tuesday afternoon.
New chair appointed at Avaroa Cable
Thursday 17 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Technology
Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC) has appointed Robert Matheson as the new chair of the Board of Directors at Avaroa Cable Limited (ACL).
Police patrol boat forced to return to port after defect
Thursday 17 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
A defect found on Te Kukupa II, on Tuesday afternoon, bound for Cairns, Australia for repairs and maintenance work, forced the crew to return to Avatiu Harbour.
Police: $6000 in cash stolen from tourists
Thursday 17 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Nearly $6000 in cash has been stolen from tourists in Rarotonga in the past three weeks, and Cook Islands Police say this is not a good look.
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