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Hundreds of Pacific academics gather on Rarotonga to connect and share research
Wednesday 5 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, Education, National
Hundreds of delegates from across the blue Pacific have gathered on Rarotonga for the Pacific Island Universities Research Network (PIURN) conference.
Church renovation nearing completion
Tuesday 4 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
The Avarua (Cook Islands Christian Church) CICC Ziona Tapu is nearing the completion of an extensive renovation project that has breathed new life into the historic church.
Monitoring animal health
Tuesday 4 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, National
Cecilia Samuela-TouAriki, the Ministry for Agriculture Director was among 15 other Pacific representatives in Chiba, Japan last month.
Hundreds of delegates gather in Raro for Pacific research meetings
Tuesday 4 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
The biggest Pacific Island Universities Research Network (PIURN) conference starts this morning with an opening ceremony from 9am at Te Are Karioi (National Auditorium) Dome.
Revenue and Customs staff moved amid asbestos concerns
Tuesday 4 July 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
Asbestos has presented an “unacceptable risk” to Revenue Management Division and Customs staff in Rarotonga, forcing Ministry of Finance and Economic Management to close the Avarua office.
Trial hears of Nga Puna’s concerns for Diane Charlie-Puna
Tuesday 4 July 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National
Former National Environment Service director Nga Puna has faced his second day on the stand in Court as he faces multiple dishonesty charges.
‘Government can’t stop foreign workers from leaving the country’
Monday 3 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National
Prime Minister Mark Brown says there is nothing the government can do to stop people from leaving the country.
Puna reiterates support to Cook Islands
Monday 3 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National, Pacific Islands, Regional
The Secretary General of the Pacific Islands Forum has reiterated support to the Cook Islands as host of the 52nd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders meeting in November.
Close call for motorists as pole toppled
Monday 3 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Crime, National
Those involved in a motor vehicle crash at Kiikii in Rarotonga on Saturday afternoon were fortunate to escape serious injury, police say.
Nga Puna takes the stand
Monday 3 July 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National
Former National Environment Service director Nga Puna has taken the stand in Court as he faces multiple dishonesty charges.
Titikaveka’s CICC reopens in sun shining glory
Saturday 1 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
The Titikaveka Cook Islands Christian Church (CICC) Betela, stands tall once again in its renewed splendour, reopening its doors in the blaze of sun shining glory on Friday.
Te Ipukarea Society: Time to ditch sustainability
Saturday 1 July 2023 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National
This week’s environmental article is written by Te Ipukarea Society executive member June Hosking.
“Tough” Budget passed in Parliament
Saturday 1 July 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands Parliament has officially passed the Budget after a grueling two-week session.
Vulnerable face ongoing challenges and difficulties
Saturday 1 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands
The renovation of a home owned by a vulnerable family in Aitutaki has been completed but it was not without its frustrations and difficulties with communication breakdowns and red tape.
Major cleanup of Manihiki to take place
Saturday 1 July 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Environment, National, Outer Islands
The Cook Islands Government is spending more than $750,000 over four years on the cleanup of bulky waste in Manihiki.
SPCA ‘stretched thin’, urging visiting tourists to donate
Saturday 1 July 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Local, National
As the number of abandoned dogs coming into the Cook Islands SPCA triples and pet food prices sky-rocket, the animal welfare organisation is urging visiting tourists to give a fixed donation to help it stay afloat. Joanne Holden reports.
Charlie-Puna offers apology in Court
Friday 30 June 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National
Former Secretary of Infrastructure Cook Islands Diane Charlie-Puna has apologised for her role in conspiracy and theft.
Former Prime Minister’s visit part of the Pacific Islands Forum meeting preparations
Friday 30 June 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Economy, National, Pacific Islands, Regional
The Cook Islands’ preparations to host the 52nd annual Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting ramped up this week with an official visit from Forum Secretary-General Henry Puna.
PM Brown clarifies new regulations of Immigration Act
Friday 30 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National
Prime Minister and Minister for Immigration and Foreign Affairs Mark Brown says the new regulations of the Immigration Act 2021 were based on the sentiments of the Cook Islands people on foreign workers at the time.
Inaugural Jetstar Sydney flight arrives to a warm welcome
Friday 30 June 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, National, Tourism
Jetstar celebrated a significant milestone as its inaugural flight from Australia touched down yesterday in Rarotonga on a clear crisp morning, arriving to a warm cultural welcome and island hospitality.
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