National
Aitutaki families prioritised
Tuesday 29 October 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Family welfare and wellbeing are being prioitised in Aitutaki under the new mayor, Nick Henry.
Defence bids for case dismissal
Tuesday 29 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
Defence lawyer Norman George made submissions for the dismissal of charges in a 2020 assault on a female case at the Criminal Court in Avarua on Thursday.
Court briefs
Tuesday 29 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
The Chief Justice, Patrick Keane is expected to sentence a man who has admitted to 47 charges of rape, indecent assault, and indecent acts.
New roadwork $5.9m budget for Nikao
Tuesday 29 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, Local, National
Infrastructure Cook Islands has appropriated a budget of $5.9million for roadworks to be utilised mostly on improvement of the Nikao road in the current financial year, says the ministry’s secretary Elizabeth Wright-Koteka.
Ongoing water challenge ‘a big concern’ for fire brigade
Saturday 26 October 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Environment, Local, National
Ongoing water supply shortages are a nightmare for firefighters like the Puaikura Fire Brigade.
Report launched at deep ocean symposium
Saturday 26 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National
A new research report will be launched at the Deep Ocean Symposium taking place at USP on Thursday next week.
Vodafone bake sale for breast cancer awareness
Saturday 26 October 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Vodafone Cook Islands decked out in a pink themed bake sale yesterday morning to support the Pink RibbonOctober Breast Cancer Awareness month.
Former Tau engineer backs Date on electrocution allegations
Saturday 26 October 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Local, National
Another former engineer for the power authority, Te Aponga Uira (TAU) who wished not to be identified due to the seriousness of the issue regarding the four TAU staff who were electrocuted, has supported the controversial allegations by electrical technician Hideki Date.
TAU under fire, defends actions
Saturday 26 October 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Economy, Local, National
Cook Islands’ power authority, Te Aponga Uira (TAU) has finally explained and provided an update on the electrocution incident which injured four of its staff in August. This comes after months of attempts by Cook Islands News to obtain a factual explanation and an update on the scandal.
Apii Avarua Celebrate Kia Orana Day
Saturday 26 October 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, Local, National
Apii Avarua yesterday celebrated their weekly Friday Kia Orana Day theme with a difference by celebrating the 2024 Cook Islands Games which closed last week.
Passionate couple opens café to showcase Cook Islands flavours
Friday 25 October 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Business, Features, Food, Go Local, National
A Cook Islands couple is expanding their business from umu making and shows to opening a café, hoping to bring the authentic taste of local food to the modern culinary scene.
Historic investiture ceremony marks new era for Tamaiva Mataiapo title
Friday 25 October 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, Features, National, Weekend
The cultural investiture ceremony of 78-year-old David Tuaeu with the traditional title of Tamaiva Mataiapo was held last month at the new Tamaiva marae in Murivai, Tupapa.
Project removes 315 tons of legacy waste in Rarotonga
Friday 25 October 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, National
The Titā ki te Titā kore project successfully collected and disposed of over 300 tonnes of e-waste and whiteware in Rarotonga, addressing environmental and health risks associated with improper disposal.
Mirror essential for WoF
Friday 25 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, Local, National
Motor vehicle garages are not allowed to warrant bikes without a rear vision mirror and drivers would be subject to a fine, according to the Cook Islands Police.
Former PM Puna first Cook Islander elected to East-West Center Board
Friday 25 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National, Pacific Islands Forum, Regional
Former Cook Islands prime minister and secretary-general of the Pacific Islands Forum, Henry Puna, has been confirmed as the first Cook Islander appointed to the East-West Center Board of Governors based in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Electrocution ‘cover up’
Friday 25 October 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Local, National
Whistleblower quits job and speaks out over TAU high voltage cable incident. He spoke exclusively to Cook Islands News reporter Talaia Mika yesterday.
Daughter of late ariki elected Te Maeu O Te Rangi Teikamata Ariki
Thursday 24 October 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, Features, In Depth, National, Outer Islands, Weekend
In a significant occasion for the island of Mitiaro, the daughter of the late Mii Tungane Upokoati O’Bryan, Te Maeu O Te Rangi Teikamata Ariki OBE, has been elected to assume the esteemed title once held by her mother.
Codeshare partnership opens new doors for Cook Islands Tourism
Thursday 24 October 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, National, Tourism
A new codeshare partnership between Air Rarotonga and Air Tahiti Nui is expected to enhance air travel connectivity between the United States and the Cook Islands via French Polynesia.
Recent rainfall provides temporary relief to Rarotonga’s water crisis
Thursday 24 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Weather
The rainfall experienced in Rarotonga this week and over the weekend is not enough to fill the reservoirs to a sustainable level, says Cook Islands Meteorological Service.
Cook Islands submits national target for biodiversity conservation
Thursday 24 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, National
Cook Islands National Environment Service (NES) delegation to the Convention on Biological Diversity 16th Conference of the Parties (CBD COP16) has successfully submitted the country’s national target in alignment with the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF).
