National

Lawyer intends to appeal reparation matter following $3000 claim for damaged power pole following crash

Thursday 7 September 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National

Matters heard in the Criminal Court on August 30

Court


Cook Islands to spend $150,000 in support of Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting

Thursday 7 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, National, Pacific Islands, Pacific Islands Forum, Regional

Cook Islands will spend $150,000 to support hosting the upcoming Pacific Forum Leaders Meeting.

Economy


Life-saving device stolen in Arorangi

Wednesday 6 September 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Crime, National

A life-saving device which uses electric shock to restore the heartbeat of a person suffering a cardiac event, has been stolen from Raemaru Park.

Crime


More dialogue and partnership needed between Air New Zealand and the Cooks tourism industry

Wednesday 6 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National, Tourism

Partnership and true dialogue was the message echoed across the room from the tourism community to representatives of Air New Zealand.

Economy


Juggling act at Ministry of Cultural Development as the waiting game on suspended boss drags on

Wednesday 6 September 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Culture, Economy, National

There’s a juggling act going on at the Ministry of Cultural Development as the waiting game continues on what’s ahead for its suspended boss while a medical matter has put the acting boss out of action.

Culture


Dyslexia assessments to help identify unique learning needs

Wednesday 6 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National

Dyslexia is not an obvious disability and very few people in the Cook Islands know of it and how it affects a person.

Health


Drink driver more than seven times over the limit

Tuesday 5 September 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National

A drink driver has been given 16 months of probation and disqualified from driving for a year in what has been described as an “extremely high” level of alcohol in his system at the time of the incident. This was heard at the Criminal Court on August 29.

Court


Cooks Prime Minister at ASEAN Summit, Nicholas acting PM

Tuesday 5 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National

Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown is out of the country attending a number of meetings this month. The PM's portfolio is allocated to Albert Nicolas- the Minister for Infrastructure Cook Islands- who will be the acting PM in Brown’s absence.

Economy


Drowning cause of death over the weekend, Police say

Tuesday 5 September 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Crime, Local, National, Tourism

Water safety tips have been reissued after Rarotonga recorded its third drowning death this year.

Crime


More questions surrounding ‘concrete pads' outside of Apii Takitumu grounds

Tuesday 5 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, Local, National

Acting Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure Cook Islands (ICI) Albert Nicholas has clarified questions surrounding the newly constructed concrete pads outside Apii Takitumu.

Education


Burglary concerns raised in Parliament

Tuesday 5 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National, Parliament

Each person is responsible for the safety of their own belongings and it's imperative on us individually to ensure the safety of our belongings, says Member of Parliament Tingika Elikana.

Economy


Aitutaki’s Tui Atiu re-create history on a spiritual journey

Tuesday 5 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National, Outer Islands

This year the three Nga Pu Toru islands of Atiu (19 July), Mitiaro (21 July), Mauke (23 July), and Rarotonga on 25 July, celebrated their respective ‘Te Arikianga o te Evangelia’ Arrival of the Gospel 200 year celebrations.

Culture


Scholarship programmes connecting Australia and the Cook Islands return

Monday 4 September 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Education, National

A scholarship programme sending Australian undergraduates to study in more than 40 locations across the Indo-Pacific region has returned to the Cook Islands after Covid-19 ground travel to a halt.

Education


Police Commissioner attends conference

Monday 4 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National

Police Commissioner TJ Keenan has attended the 50th Annual Pacific Islands Chiefs of Police Conference.

Local


Ombudsman office relocates to ensure more community access

Monday 4 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, Local, National

The Ombudsman office “Te Mata Akamoeau” has moved to their new premises at Harley Street, Nikao to facilitate more engagement, to ensure their services are more accessible to the community.

Economy


Visitor dies while snorkeling, drunk drivers arrested

Monday 4 September 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Crime, Local, National

An elderly visitor to Rarotonga has died while swimming in Nikao.

Crime


Students acknowledged for Tangi Kaara participation

Monday 4 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Education, Features, Local, National

Culture is the “heart” of the CITC (Cook Islands Trading Corporation), and for many years the company has sponsored numerous cultural activities and events.

Art


4500 litres of waste cooking oil on Raro a week; where is it ending up?’

Monday 4 September 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National

A long serving restauranteur remains persistent in his effort to tackle waste cooking oil in the Cooks - giving a rough estimate that more than 4,500 litres of it is being dumped in landfill on Rarotonga each week – and now he has the interest of our National Environment Service.

Economy


Pero points out benefits in tapping into North America tourism market

Saturday 2 September 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National

New Zealand based Cook Islander, Mike Pero has advised that interest from both the tourism and accommodation sectors on both main islands - Rarotonga and Aitutaki - continues to gain momentum as he makes a bid for more connection to North America.

Economy


Leading tourism player calls for transparency

Saturday 2 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National

A major tourism player says government needs to do a better job in formulating effective policies in the interests of all Cook Islanders.

Economy


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