National
Water group questions TTV's financial management
Thursday 21 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Community group Te Vai Ora Maori (TVOM) has requested an investigation into Rarotonga’s water authority, To Tatou Vai’s financial management.
Water tech training for pa enua
Thursday 21 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands
Infrastructure Cook Islands engineers were recently in Aitutaki holding a training programme for 12 water technicians and operators from Mangaia, Atiu, Mauke, Mitiaro and Aitutaki.
Invitation to STEAM celebration
Wednesday 20 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Culture, National
A Children’s Week initiative going by the acronym STEAM will ceklebrate the Cook Islands Robotics Team.
Email scam hits resort, owner raises cybersecurity concerns
Wednesday 20 November 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Crime, National
An email phishing scam which targeted companies including The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium has highlighted growing cybersecurity challenges facing businesses in the Cook Islands.
Nukutere’s “superpower” kids auction art pieces
Wednesday 20 November 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
To celebrate the creativity and talent of the inclusive education “superpower” class at Nukutere College, a silent auction will be held this week.
PM Brown ‘not surprised' at Treaty Principles Bill opposition
Wednesday 20 November 2024 | Written by RNZ | Published in Local, National
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown is not surprised at the swell of opposition against the Treaty Principles Bill in Aotearoa.
MMR advises on marine resources harvesting
Wednesday 20 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, National
The Ministry of Marine Resources is advising the public that the harvesting of marine resources should always be done in a manner that is to provide for an immediate need.
Govt consultation ‘misleading’
Wednesday 20 November 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Environment, National
The government-led seabed mining consultation held on Monday night with the Cook Islands community in Auckland has come under fire for what critics have described as a "one-sided consultation" filled with "misleading information."
Farmers angry at produce thieves
Wednesday 20 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
A Rarotonga grower says farmers on the island are getting ‘angry’ as they have noticed some of their produce missing.
Trade policy framework revised after nearly a decade
Tuesday 19 November 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Economy, National
The Cook Islands Trade Policy Framework (TPF), last reviewed in 2015, is undergoing a revision to reflect the country’s evolving economic priorities.
Cook Islands and French Polynesia form an air services agreement
Tuesday 19 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
During regional meetings in French Polynesia, Foreign Secretary Tepaeru Herrmann, accompanied by Senior Foreign Service Officer Eden Brown, met with their French Polynesian government counterparts to advance negotiations on a bilateral Air Services Agreement (ASA).
Wildlife centre alleged culprit image on CCTV
Tuesday 19 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Stephanie Jansen from the Discover Marine and Wildlife Eco Centre in Arorangi has thanked the members of the public who have shown their support after news of a burglary at the centre was shared on social media.
RAC to address mosque legality
Tuesday 19 November 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Church Talk, Features, Local, National
Chairman of the Religious Advisory Council (RAC), Thomas Willie, has confirmed that the concerns raised by members of the public about Rarotonga and the Cook Islands having its first-ever mosque will be addressed at a RAC meeting during the first week of December.
SPC resource mobilisation and service delivery
Monday 18 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
The Pacific Community (SPC) recently held its annual meeting in Pape’ete, where 25 member countries, including the Cook Islands, came together to discuss progress and set priorities for the future.
TAU appoints engineering professional
Monday 18 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
Barbara Elliston has been appointed as an engineering professional for Rarotonga’s power authority Te Aponga Uira (TAUU) by the Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC) Board of Directors.
French Ambassador offers support for women’s centre
Monday 18 November 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Punanga Turuturu Itivaine (PTI), the women’s support centre, has strengthened its partnership with the Ambassador of France with both parties optimistic about advancing shared goals of community resilience and support for women in the Cook Islands.
Airline on-time reliability and worst cancellations revealed
Monday 18 November 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Economy, National, Tourism
The reliability of Air New Zealand and Jetstar flights has seen improvement as spring approaches, though around 20 per cent of flights remain delayed, with a notable number of cancellations.
NZ High Comm visits Aitutaki Agriculture Revitalisation Project
Monday 18 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands
Recently appointed New Zealand High Commissioner to the Cook Islands Kathryn Graham made a courtesy call to meet with the Aitutaki Island Government and visited several community based projects funded by the NZ Government on Friday.
Water tariffs encouraging change
Monday 18 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
The introduction of water tariffs in Rarotonga last month is already showing results, with reductions in excessive water consumption and improved water pressure across the network.
Smartie App a digital payment solution
Monday 18 November 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in National, Technology
The eagerly-awaited Smartie app, deemed as the Cook Islands’ first digital payment solution, was launched on Friday at the Edgewater Resort, drawing an enthusiastic crowd of businesses, government representatives, and individuals.
