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Possible direct flight from Fiji for Pacific Islands Forum meet
Sunday 24 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National, Pacific Islands, Pacific Islands Forum, Regional
Preparations to host the 52nd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting (PIFLM52) in Rarotonga and Aitutaki in November includes a special commercial flight with Fiji Airways.
Te Ipukarea Society: Palmerston Atoll bids farewell to rats
Sunday 24 September 2023 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National
A rat eradication exercise has just been completed in Palmerston Atoll. This was for two main reasons.
Careless driving causing injury conviction comes with $2850 price tag in High Court
Sunday 24 September 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A man convicted of careless driving causing injury has been landed with nearly $3000 in costs.
PM Brown co-chair SDG Summit Leader’s Dialogue
Sunday 24 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National
Prime Minister Mark Brown took centre stage during the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Summit earlier this week in New York.
People with disabilities collaborate with responders on fire safety
Sunday 24 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Through a request from the Cook Islands National Disability Council (CINDC), Mirren Allan and Nick Linton, both Fire Emergency New Zealand senior advisors, are conducting programmes across the island on readiness, preparedness, and response to fires.
'Concerning events’ in marine areas
Saturday 23 September 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Environment, National
Key agencies are stepping up their actions in light of recent ‘concerning events’ involving the interaction of tourist operators and vulnerable marine species.
New children’s book celebrates Māori culture and language
Saturday 23 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
Back before alarm clocks startled people awake to greet the morning, noisy roosters performed that daily duty. Today, the persistent crowing of the roosters still continues in the early mornings.
Avarua undergoing $120,000 makeover
Friday 22 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, Environment, National
Avarua is getting an extensive $120,000, 12-month programme of flora revitalising, tree planting and maintenance.
Prime Minister advocates for climate change action funding
Friday 22 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, Environment, National
Prime Minister Mark Brown has continued on his mission to advocate for the Pacific Islands Forum’s key priorities articulated in the 2050 Strategy for the Blue Pacific Continent.
No specific details available as New Head of State residence concept goes out to tender
Friday 22 September 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, Local, National
A new Head of State residence is on the table for Rarotonga, but it’s unclear when, where and what it’s going to cost.
VSA celebrates 60 years of service with original volunteer
Friday 22 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Sue Ngatokorua, one of the first Volunteer Service Abroad Te Tūao Tāwāhi (VSA) volunteers to be sent to the Cook Islands in 1977, attended the organisation’s 60th anniversary celebration in Avarua yesterday.
Lack of defensive driving courses queried
Friday 22 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Local, National
A visiting Judge has asked why defensive driving is not an option in the Cook Islands following police concerns about the future of road safety in the nation.
Visiting diplomats present letters of credence
Thursday 21 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National
Diplomats from four countries presented their letters of credence to the King’s Representative Sir Tom Marsters this week.
Empowering Pa Enua leaders
Thursday 21 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
The biennial Pa Enua Government Forum, held under the theme of “Akamatutu i te turanga o te Pa Enua – Empowering the Pa Enua”, brought together 30 key government officials in Rarotonga last week.
Connecting people and transforming lives: VSA marks 60 years of volunteering
Thursday 21 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The Volunteer Service Abroad Te Tūao Tāwāhi (VSA) is celebrating 60 years today since the first volunteers were sent out from Aotearoa New Zealand through its programme.
Man acquitted of three charges, fined $550 for assaulting female
Thursday 21 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A man facing multiple assault charges against women was found guilty on only one charge of ‘low level assault with no injury’ and fined $550.
Cook Islands completes legacy waste collection programme for Vaka Puaikura
Thursday 21 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, National
Te Titā ki te Titā kore project (whiteware and e-waste collection) for Murienua in Arorangi closed yesterday, completing the collection programme of legacy waste for Vaka Puaikura.
Govt steps up preparations for Forum Meeting, mum on budget
Thursday 21 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National, Pacific Islands, Pacific Islands Forum, Regional
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI) says it continues to advance preparations to host the 52nd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting (PIFLM52) in November but would not say how much it would cost.
Zhuhai Municipal Government assists Cooks with Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting
Wednesday 20 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National, Pacific Islands Forum
The Zhuhai Municipal Government, People’s Republic of China has assisted the Cook Islands Government with audio and TV equipment that will be installed for the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting in November.
Man facing multiple male assaults female charges appears before jury
Wednesday 20 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
The defended hearing for Okaytime Marsters, who is facing charges of three counts of assault on a female, and one charge of assault with intent to injure continues at the High Court in Avarua today.
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