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Cabinet to discuss panel’s Minimum Wage Review
Tuesday 9 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National
Cook Islands Cabinet will discuss the findings of a report recommending changes to the minimum wage today.
World Youth Day on Rarotonga
Monday 8 May 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Catholics in the Pacific region will be hosting their own World Youth Day with each respective diocese leading their own programme from August 2.
Agriculture ministry and NZ to sign ‘Export Plan’
Monday 8 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands Biosecurity Quarantine Arrangement (BQAs) signed in 1999 between New Zealand’s Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) and Ministry of Agriculture (MoA) will be replaced by an Export Plan in a bid to boost agricultural export to NZ.
Caregiver frustrated with health system
Monday 8 May 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Health, National
96-year-old mother misses out on cataract surgery again.
New building and new approach to mental health in the Cook Islands
Saturday 6 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Features, Health, National, Weekend
The new Te Puna Tiaki – Wellness Unit at the Rarotonga Hospital will help alleviate some of the pressures on the mental health system in the island. Cook Islands News journalist Matthew Littlewood speaks to Te Marae Ora clinical psychologist Dr Evangelene Daniela-Wong about why it’s so important.
Te Ipukarea Society: Community efforts to remove rats
Saturday 6 May 2023 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National
Polynesian rats were introduced to the Cook Islands via early Vaka voyages. With time other species typically more dominant and destructive such as the ship rat and Norwegian rat were introduced via trading vessels arriving from far and wide.
Slight reduction of TAU surcharge
Saturday 6 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National
Te Aponga Uira (TAU) has signalled a slight reduction in the ‘temporary’ fuel surcharge, as the company responds to a changing economic climate.
Court briefs
Saturday 6 May 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A man who was over five times the breath alcohol limit has been disqualified from driving for 12 months.
Teens remanded in custody on multiple burglary charges
Saturday 6 May 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
Three teenagers facing multiple burglary charges have been remanded in custody following a court appearance in Rarotonga on Friday morning.
Fishing vessel rescued following engine failure
Saturday 6 May 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
Dozens of Police and Cook Islands Ports Authority staff have been involved in the rescue of fishing vessel Zambucca.
Titikaveka’s Betela Church on track
Friday 5 May 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The new ceiling of the Titikaveka CICC church has been completed which will provide more comfort to its parishioners when its $250,000 renovation project is completed.
Rarotonga cat charity receives donation from NZ High Commission
Friday 5 May 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Local, National
The New Zealand High Commissioner to the Cook Islands dropped off a box of pet food to Rarotonga’s cat charity as it hosted a free desexing day, aimed a curbing the number of unwanted kittens born on Rarotonga.
Jetstar flight arrives in Raro short of passenger luggage
Friday 5 May 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
Jetstar passengers to Rarotonga have been left in the lurch after their luggage did not arrive with them.
Cook Islands PM makes case for country’s economy at ADB meeting
Friday 5 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown is calling on the Asian Development Bank to make it easier to access funding for climate resilience, and be lenient in debt servicing.
Cops to change the rules for WOFs
Friday 5 May 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
Police are changing the rules for those who issue a warrant of fitness in a “streamlining move for efficiency”.
BMX dream draws nearer
Friday 5 May 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
Grand plans are turning into reality for BMX in the Cook Islands as there is heavyweight support behind a track.
Three teens in custody following high-profile burglaries
Friday 5 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Crime, National
Three teenagers who are alleged to have been involved in two high-profile burglaries in town have been arrested.
Call for stronger approach to labour laws
Friday 5 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands Chamber of Commerce is calling on the government to strengthen its labour laws amid concerns about the potential for worker and employer exploitation.
Spreading the Gospel of history
Thursday 4 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National
Historian Howard Henry has been fascinated by the birth of Christianity in the Cook Islands for many years. He talks to Cook Islands News journalist Matthew Littlewood about his upcoming series of articles in this newspaper, and his love of the research process.
Titikaveka MP uses Constituency Fund to buy roasters for his village
Thursday 4 May 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Politics
The four tapere (sub-district) of Titikaveka – Tikioki, Akapuao, Turoa and Vaimaanga – have received roasters which will help lighten their cooking duties in upcoming community events.
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