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New seabed map – first of its kind for Cook Islands
Wednesday 19 April 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National
Seabed Minerals Authority senior technical officer Rima Browne has led the creation of a new seabed map – the first of its kind for the Cook Islands.
‘Machine is for the people, people vote me in, so it is for them’
Wednesday 19 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Corrective Services Minister George “Maggie” Angene says the machine that was brought up during Question and Answer session in Parliament last week was earlier discussed in 2018.
Diversify travel offerings and invest in infrastructure: ANZ
Wednesday 19 April 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands along with other Pacific nations require not only hard but soft infrastructure investment such as telecommunications according to an economic outlook report into sustainable tourism.
Man to pay $17k, court orders
Wednesday 19 April 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A man charged with careless driving will pay $17,000 in reparation following an appearance in court.
12 months probation for drink driving
Wednesday 19 April 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A man caught drink driving while disqualified has been ordered to serve 12 months of probation and disqualified from driving for a year.
Amiri case adjourned
Wednesday 19 April 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A man facing an excess breath alcohol charge was due to be sentenced on other matters when his case was adjourned in the Criminal Court.
‘Save Nukupure Park’ gets majority support
Wednesday 19 April 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Majority of landowners who attended the ‘Save Nukupure Park’ public meeting this week want the Park kept for the community.
Flash flood warning for Rarotonga and Mangaia
Wednesday 19 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Weather
Emergency Management Cook Islands (EMCI) has urged public to be cautious of localised flash flooding following the heavy rain yesterday.
Mayor of Arras to visit descendants of Cook Islands World War I soldiers
Tuesday 18 April 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The mayor of Arras, Frédéric Leturque is scheduled to arrive today to meet the descendants of Cook Islands soldiers who were sent to assist the New Zealand Tunnelling Company at Arras, France during World War I from July 28, 1914 – November 11, 1918.
Disaster preparedness for people with disabilities
Tuesday 18 April 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Advocating for the rights of persons with disability, capacity building and the preparations for pre and post disaster events were discussed at a workshop hosted by the Pacific Disability Forum (PDF) at the New Hope Church building yesterday.
Man released from custody into care of Minister of Corrective Services
Tuesday 18 April 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
Lucas Kamana has been released from custody into the hands of Minister of Corrective Services George “Maggie” Angene after probation had specific concerns about his mental wellbeing.
Boosting Cook Islands exports
Tuesday 18 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National
A weeklong workshop being held in Rarotonga focuses on ways to help export Cook Islands products to New Zealand and other overseas markets.
Motorist dead following speed related crash in Titikaveka
Tuesday 18 April 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
A 48-year-old man has died of head injuries during a horrific weekend on Rarotonga roads.
Cook Islands electricity among world’s most expensive
Tuesday 18 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Cook Islands has been rated among the five most expensive countries in the world in terms of electricity charges.
Road safety campaigner suggests alternative to curb drink driving
Tuesday 18 April 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
A road safety campaigner has suggested a unique approach to stamping out drink driving on Rarotonga after one motorist blew a record 1730 micrograms of alcohol per litre of breath – nearly seven times the legal limit.
MMR, Kōrero O Te `Ōrau and NZ Cawthron Institute investigate issue of ciguatera
Tuesday 18 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, National
A team from the Cawthron Institute in New Zealand is working closely with the Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) and Kōrero O Te `Ōrau to tackle the issue of ciguatera in the Cook Islands.
‘We are all equal in the eyes of God and the law’
Monday 17 April 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National
Of all amendments to Cook Islands laws, Friday’s passing of changes by Parliament to ‘what was a seriously outdated’ Crimes Act, is one of the best and most civilised advances made in recent times to existing legislation, says a delighted Democratic Party Opposition Leader.
We are now truly one nation and one people, says Pride Cook Islands
Monday 17 April 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
Pride Cook Islands is elated to see the decade long active push for decriminalisation finally take place in Cook Islands Parliament.
Rethink tourism approach, Opposition leader tells govt
Monday 17 April 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
Opposition leader Tina Browne has called on the Government to rethink its approach to tourism.
NCD awareness continues in the Pa Enua
Monday 17 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
Te Marae Ora (TMO) Ministry for Health says a total of 5500 people in the Cook Islands were diagnosed with non-communicable diseases as of 2021.
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