National

Nicholas back at work ‘in a week or so’ following medical event

Monday 2 October 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National

Acting Prime Minister Albert Nicholas, who was flown to New Zealand following a medical event early last month, says he will be back at work in “a week or so”.

Economy


Tears in court as man jailed for cannabis dealing & possession

Monday 2 October 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National

A “low level street dealer” convicted of dealing and possession of cannabis has been given 13 months’ jail.

Court


Women arrested following Nikao assault incident

Saturday 30 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National

Two women aged 32 and 19 are to appear in court following an alleged assault in Nikao.

Crime


Kiwi tourists convicted, fined following drunken incidents

Saturday 30 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National

Two Kiwi visitors have appeared in court and been ordered to pay fines on two separate matters involving the consumption of alcohol.

Court


Sentencing date adjourned for man convicted of assaulting ex-partner

Saturday 30 September 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National

A man facing sentencing for assaulting his ex-partner after a jury found him guilty, has had his date in court adjourned.

Court


TMO promotes private clinics

Saturday 30 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National

Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health (TMO) is encouraging patients who are ‘tired of waiting in queues’ at the Rarotonga Hospital to visit a private clinic.

Health


Fuel prices up again

Saturday 30 September 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, National

Petrol and diesel prices are up again in latest Price Order, amidst international reports of further increases heading into festive season.

Economy


Deep sea mining: Is anybody listening?

Saturday 30 September 2023 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National

There will be many impacts of deep sea mining. Some will be very difficult to predict.

Environment


Cook Islands sign historic agreement to safeguard marine biodiversity beyond national jurisdiction

Friday 29 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National

The Cook Islands has reaffirmed its commitment to the conservation and sustainable use of marine biodiversity by signing the Agreement under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ).

Economy


Cook Islands cultural heritage comes alive at Te Maeva Nui festival in Auckland

Friday 29 September 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Culture, National

The biggest cultural event on the Cook Islands’ calendar, Te Maeva Nui, is being celebrated in Auckland this weekend. Tiana Haxton of RNZ Pacific reports.

Culture


Careless driver told to pay up within 10 days or be back before the courts

Friday 29 September 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National

A woman who denied the charge of careless driving causing injury and was found guilty by a jury at the High Court in Avarua, has been told by a Judge she must pay fines and reparation totalling $3040 within 10 days, or she will be back before him.

Court


Tou Travel Ariki re-elected president of Te Are Ariki

Friday 29 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, Local, National

Te Kaumaiti Nui, Tou Travel Ariki, has been re-elected as president of Te Are Ariki (House of Ariki) for another four-year term. This will be his last term in the role.

Culture


School receives Japanese grant to renovate roofing and replace water tank

Friday 29 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, National

Imanuela Akatemia has been awarded a grant of more than $112,000 from the Japan Embassy in New Zealand.

Education


Improving connectivity for students

Friday 29 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Technology

Avaroa Cable Limited (ACL), Ciena (NYSE: CIEN), BW Digital, and Vodafone Cook Islands (Vodafone) are working together to improve connectivity for students in the Cook Islands’ 30 schools for the next three years (2023-2026).

National


Donated bicycles boost traffic on Penrhyn’s white coral roads

Friday 29 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Traffic has increased on the white coral roads in the northern group island of Penrhyn in both the communities of Tetautua and Omoka.

Local


Three jailed following the execution of a large cannabis bust on Aitutaki

Friday 29 September 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National

Seven men have now been jailed in relation to the massive cannabis bust on Aitutaki in 2022, with three sentenced in the High Court yesterday.

Court


Cook Islands Breast Cancer Foundation gears up for Awareness Month

Friday 29 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

October is International Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the Cook Islands Breast Cancer Foundation (CIBCF) has been out and about for many years in Rarotonga raising awareness of breast cancer and its effects on women and the community.

Local


Official Information Act request

Thursday 28 September 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National

Dear Editor, Can I just say a few things regarding the Official Information Act request to parliament by your paper (Cook Islands News, 27 September 2023).

Economy


Learning more about conservation

Thursday 28 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, National

Secretary for Agriculture Temarama Anguna-Kamana says the Pacific Agricultural Plant Genetic Resources Network (PAPGREN) meeting continues to highlight the importance of each Pacific Island taking responsibility for preserving and conserving its own resources.

Environment


Cooks warned to be wary of being ‘star-struck’ under global spotlight

Thursday 28 September 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National

Geopolitical expert Geoffrey Miller has warned Cook Islands will need to be wary of the potential to be ‘star-struck’ by the attention being bestowed upon it by the world’s superpowers.

Economy


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