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Te Puna Marama begins traditional voyaging and navigation programme
Wednesday 16 August 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, National, Tourism, Weekend
Te Puna Marama Voyaging Foundation has launched its Teretereanga Vaka programme on Mauke, providing educational opportunities for youth on the island to participate in a course that promotes and preserves the art of traditional voyaging and navigation.
Cook Islands to host growers’ summit on climate resilience and food security
Wednesday 16 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National
Rarotonga will be hosting a regional farmers summit next week focusing on critical topics such as climate change, sustainable agriculture, innovative solutions, and community-led initiatives.
Woman in custody following multiple contempt charges
Wednesday 16 August 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A woman who has struggled to comply with bail conditions has been remanded in custody.
Elderly motorcyclist dies in Kiikii road incident
Wednesday 16 August 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Court, Crime, National
An elderly motorcyclist died yesterday morning following a motorbike accident in Kiikii, Tupapa.
Government owed $255k in late loan repayments
Wednesday 16 August 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands Government is owed over a quarter million dollars in late payments from local businesses that were given loans during the Covid-19 period in 2020.
Education Secretary Cochrane resigns, citing personal reasons
Tuesday 15 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, Education, National
Secretary for Education Danielle Tungane Cochrane has tendered her resignation, Office of the Public Service Commissioner (OPSC) confirmed yesterday.
Australian High Commissioner focuses on business development, tourism, and education
Tuesday 15 August 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands business leaders have been encouraged to tap into an initiative linking Pacific importers with Australian exporters.
Work underway to remedy water leaks at Rarotonga Hospital
Tuesday 15 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Health, National
Serious issues surrounding the ablution facilities and plumbing works in all wards at Rarotonga Hospital are now being urgently addressed, Cook Islands Minister of Health Rose Brown says.
‘Rarotonga is not safe’: Police
Tuesday 15 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Business, Crime, Economy, National
A Kiwi family who arrived on Rarotonga for a holiday had their cash, passports, and other items stolen on their first night on the island. Police say there is a clear pattern of targeted burglaries at visitor accommodation facilities.
Accused seeking discharge for fear of job loss
Monday 14 August 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National
A man charged with careless driving and failing to comply and report an accident is calling for a discharge without conviction on the grounds he could possibly lose his job.
Financial outlook dim for New Zealand and Aussie economies
Monday 14 August 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
While the Cook Islands is better placed for economic growth than its Pacific neighbours - the news is not all good with larger neighbouring economies New Zealand and Australia - struggling on the world stage.
Woman escapes custodial sentence for stabbing partner
Monday 14 August 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
Dora Tearuru Williams has escaped a custodial sentence after stabbing her partner in the stomach.
Brown discusses more transport connectivity for air and sea with Fiji
Monday 14 August 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Politics
Prime Minister Mark Brown met with Fiji’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance and Strategic Planning, National Development and Statistics, Biman Prasad in the margins of the Forum Economic Ministers Meeting (FEMM) in Suva last week.
Woman in custody following multiple contempt charges
Monday 14 August 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A woman who has struggled to comply with bail conditions has been remanded in custody.
Cooks still playing catch up in collecting tourism dollars
Monday 14 August 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands still has a lot of catching up to do as other Pacific tourism economies, including Fiji and Samoa, are showing strength in the post pandemic market.
Faster access to climate finance
Saturday 12 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, Environment, Fiji, National, Pacific Islands, Regional
Prime Minister Mark Brown highlighted the implementation of the redesigned Pacific Resilience Facility, which will help to ease climate financing for Pacific Island countries.
Te Ipukarea Society: Helping connect our mapu to their surroundings
Saturday 12 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National
Living in an island paradise doesn’t always mean there is a strong connection between the individual and their environment.
Te Kukupa II to depart for Cairns for repairs
Saturday 12 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, Local, National
The Cook Islands Police patrol boat Te Kukupa II is scheduled to depart for Cairns, Australia on Tuesday for repairs and maintenance work in dry dock.
Two years jail for ex bank teller
Saturday 12 August 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National
A former Bank of the Cook Islands teller at the Rakahanga branch has been jailed for two years after admitting she stole more than $45,000 from customers.
Dead baby whale washes ashore on Mangaia
Saturday 12 August 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National, Outer Islands
Residents of Mangaia woke up to an unusual sight yesterday morning after a dead baby whale washed ashore at the harbour.
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