National
Stakeholders welcome $9 minimum wage rate
Thursday 25 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
The minimum wage has been raised to $9 per hour – effective from July 1, 2023 – as part of the latest Budget.
Health ministry urges Cook Islands parents to get their babies vaccinated against measles
Thursday 25 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
Te Marae Ora (TMO) Ministry of Health says approximately 150 babies are due for their 12- and 15-months vaccine against measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR).
Facebook page using Cook Islands govt emblem active since 2012: Hilyard
Thursday 25 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, Entertainment, Local, National
A Facebook page called “Cook Islands Government” that uses the government’s emblem as profile picture was created over a decade ago.
Focus on the vulnerable
Thursday 25 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
An increase to the minimum wage and more money for caregivers and destitute beneficiaries are some of the key initiatives in the Cook Islands 2023/24 Budget.
Dr Michael Baer: Pa Enua visits for work ‘but still a pleasure’
Wednesday 24 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National, Opinion, Pet Talk
I have been very lucky. Travelling to the outer islands regularly has become part of my job. In the last fortnight I have been to Mauke and Aitutaki. I went for work, but it was still a pleasure, writes Dr Michael Baer, Te Are Manu Vet Clinic medical director.
Supermarket to close for power upgrade
Wednesday 24 May 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
CITC Supermarket shoppers are being asked to purchase their essentials in advance in preparation for the store’s closure next week for its major power upgrade.
Murder accused bailed to relative’s house
Wednesday 24 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National
A 56-year-old Rarotonga man accused of murdering his stepson, 29, has been bailed to a relative’s house.
Lawyers at loggerheads in high profile fraud trial
Wednesday 24 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National
Lawyers representing clients in a high-profile fraud trial involving the country’s Deputy Prime Minister and two former senior government officials are at odds over what format it should take place.
Children’s book authors visit Rarotonga schools
Wednesday 24 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Year 1 to 4 students of Apii Te Uki Ou enjoyed an hour of reading and discussion with visiting authors Ana and Olivia Meredith yesterday.
PAC to scrutinise Budget
Wednesday 24 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
The Cook Islands 2023/24 Budget to be unveiled today will be scrutinised by a special committee in order to ensure it is watertight before Parliament debates it next month.
PM Brown welcomes United States’ increasing engagements in the Pacific
Tuesday 23 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown has welcomed the United States’ increasing involvement in the Pacific.
Paikea sets sail for Samoa
Tuesday 23 May 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Features, National, Tourism
Vaka Paikea is on its way to Apia, Samoa travelling the 800 nautical miles using traditional voyaging knowledge under the captaincy of master navigator Peia Patai.
Man, 34, gets 15-month prison sentence for series of offences
Tuesday 23 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National
A man who threatened to burn down a house and car has been sentenced to 15 months’ prison time for a series of offences.
Accused bailed to family home on strict conditions
Tuesday 23 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National
A man facing a charge of common assault has been granted bail to his grandfather’s house.
Cook Islands youths on Arctic voyage
Tuesday 23 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, Features, National, Tourism, Weekend
Two Cook Islanders are on a voyage that they never imagined they would take in their lifetime.
Favourable treatment: PERC report on Penrhyn cyclone shelters project
Tuesday 23 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
A report into the awarding of a construction tender for two Penrhyn cyclone shelters has found there was ‘favourable treatment’ in the tender and construction process.
Puaikura Volunteer Fire Brigade proves the Sky’s the limit in charity challenge
Tuesday 23 May 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The Puaikura Volunteer Fire Brigade members have again done and dusted no ordinary climb after taking part in the Firefighters Sky Tower Challenge in Aotearoa New Zealand on Friday to raise $18,721 in support of Kiwis living with blood cancer.
Momentous occasion: Cooks welcomes Hawaiian Airlines
Monday 22 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
The Cook Islands tourism industry is hailing the return of flights from Hawaii as a ‘momentous’ occasion.
Counselling services offer their support
Monday 22 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Cook Islands counselling services are offering support for initial assessment of victims and offenders in domestic violence matters.
Children’s book author set to fulfil five year dream
Monday 22 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, Features, National, Weekend
A New Zealand mother and daughter will be in Rarotonga this week donating books to Apii Nikao, Apii Avarua and Apii Te Uki Ou.
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