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Ambitious environment project aims to improve land, air and sea in Cook Islands
Tuesday 2 May 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Environment, National
An ambitious multi-million dollar six-year environment project aimed at reducing and mitigating environmental impacts of key development sectors in the Cook Islands will be launched on Rarotonga.
Cook Islands joins High Ambition Coalition to end plastic pollution
Monday 1 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National
“We have joined the High Ambition Coalition to end plastic pollution. This coalition sets an ambitious target to reverse and end plastic pollution by 2040,” says National Environment Service (NES) director Halatoa Fua.
Promoting digital banking services
Monday 1 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Technology
ANZ is encouraging people to use their digital banking services, and will be significantly reducing their online fees for international transactions.
Rape accused vacates pleas and seeks review of charges
Monday 1 May 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A man with a long criminal history, charged with multiple offences including rape and indecent assault, has vacated earlier pleas and asked for disclosure on the charges he is facing.
Local employers left in limbo as foreign workers leave in droves
Monday 1 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National
Loss of foreign workers to New Zealand post Covid-19 pandemic has become a major issue for local businesses who are struggling to fill the void left by these workers, most of whom are leaving the country without proper notice.
National digital ID system proposed
Saturday 29 April 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Technology
A nationwide digital ID is being proposed as part of sweeping changes to the Cook Islands’ digital infrastructure.
Court news
Saturday 29 April 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A woman facing a theft as a servant charge has been excused from appearing in court.
Former cop enters guilty plea to money laundering in $118,000 deception case
Saturday 29 April 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A former police officer has pleaded guilty to money laundering in a case involving $118,000 of New Zealand Ministry of Social Development (MSD) funds.
Cook Islands flagged yacht in shootout off Yemen coast
Saturday 29 April 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Crime, National
Maritime Cook Islands has been made aware that a Cook Islands-flagged Yacht was involved in an incident that led to the death of a Yemeni Coast Guard.
Young leaders graduate after 10 gruelling days of training
Saturday 29 April 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Education, National
The culmination of 10 gruelling days of leadership training for 25 youngsters was an afternoon of spirited recognition yesterday – for the hard work they had put in under the tutelage and guidance of Police staff.
Te Ipukarea Society : 'Rent A Plate’ back on wheels
Saturday 29 April 2023 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National
With tourism numbers back on the rise, there are now innovative opportunities to “build back better”. Opportunities that not only create positive visitor experiences but experiences where visitors can participate in solutions that “Protect our Little Paradise” whilst on holiday.
Over 120 dogs put down in last three months, say Police
Friday 28 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
One hundred and twenty-four (124) dogs have been put down by the Cook Islands Police in the past three months.
Vaka Paikea welcomed home
Friday 28 April 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Vaka Paikea had a good maiden voyage to the homeland of Mauke/Akatokamanava arriving at the island on Wednesday and fulfilling the dream of its captain, master navigator Peia Patai.
$15,450 for Vanuatu cyclone appeal, Govt contributes $10k
Friday 28 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National, Vanuatu
A cheque of $15,450 has been handed to the Cook Islands Vanuatu Community to assist families who were affected by two category-four tropical cyclones in Vanuatu last month.
Fleeing motorcyclist disqualified
Friday 28 April 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National
A 30-year-old man who fled the scene of a crash early on Sunday and was subsequently tracked down and charged with drink driving, has lost his driver licence for 12 months.
Drink-driving tourist with no helmet fled police on scooter
Friday 28 April 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A drink-driving tourist was not wearing a motorcycle helmet when he eluded police warning lights and took a U-turn before heading back to the resort where he had been initially told to stop
Chief Justice asks Crown to reconsider DPM’s charges
Friday 28 April 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National
The nature of Deputy Prime Minister Robert Tapaitau’s charges before the Court could be amended.
Residents bracing for ‘heavy swells’
Friday 28 April 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Weather
Rarotonga residents are bracing themselves for high swells this weekend, after a warning from the Met Service.
Heading to homework deadline as new school term nears
Friday 28 April 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Education, National
It hasn’t been all fun and games for holidaying school students who head back to studies next week.
Turou for Ngāti Tūmatauenga
Thursday 27 April 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, Local, National
On the Eve of Anzac, the biggest contingent of Ngāti Tumutauenga, the official Māori name of the Aotearoa New Zealand Army to Rarotonga were officially welcomed on Monday afternoon at the Cook Islands Returned Services Association (RSA).
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