National

NZ Police developing future training needs and opportunities

Tuesday 4 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National

The New Zealand Police’s Pacific Islands Prevention Programme (PIPP) team is working with the Cook Islands Police to develop future training needs and opportunities.

Crime


‘No amount of public awareness, or penalties, is impacting on driver attitudes’: Police

Tuesday 4 April 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National

A 59-year-old motorist was among those nabbed for drink driving on Rarotonga over the weekend.

Crime


Eliminate mozzie breeding grounds, says Te Marae Ora

Tuesday 4 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, Health, National

Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health is calling on the public to clean their yards and eliminate any potential mosquito breeding places.

Environment


National Geographic Orion visits Rarotonga

Tuesday 4 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Tourism

The National Geographic Orion – an authentic expedition ship, purpose-built for exploring the South Pacific and its surrounding regions – arrived in Rarotonga on Saturday.

National


Thieves target second retailer in recent weeks

Tuesday 4 April 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National

A second-high profile retail store on Rarotonga has been targeted by thieves in recent weeks.

Crime


Pressing ahead with environment policy

Monday 3 April 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Environment, National

It’s a document which received applause from environmentalists and school students alike when it was launched last week. The Cook Islands National Environment Policy 2022-32 is an attempt to ‘escalate efforts to protect the environment’.

Environment


Workshop on traditional fishing knowledge and techniques

Monday 3 April 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

After the successful construction of nine vaka and their traditional launching and blessing ceremony in February, vaka culture project Te Mana O Te Vaka is now moving on to phase three with a traditional fishing workshop to be held under the domes at the National Auditorium on Thursday, April 6.

Local


More cruise ships expected

Monday 3 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Tourism

Atleast three cruise ships are scheduled to call in the Cook Islands this month including visits to Atiu and Palmerston.

National


Arutanga Harbour Project tracking nicely, says Cook Islands Investment Corporation

Monday 3 April 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

The Arutanga Harbour Project is progressing well, with the scope of the project expanded and already benefiting the Aitutaki community in more ways than one, says Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC).

Local


‘Positive’ economic outlook

Monday 3 April 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National

A leading regional economist is projecting a ‘positive’ 12 months for the Cook Islands economy.

Economy


Junior footballers impress

Saturday 1 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, Football, National, Sports

The 2023 Junior Primary Schools football tournament was held on Thursday at Takitumu School field after the daylong tournament initially planned for Wednesday at CIFA Field was postponed due to rain.

Education


Fundraiser for cyclone-stricken Vanuatu hailed a success

Saturday 1 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National, Vanuatu

The Cook Islands Vanuatu Community had a successful day fundraising for families who were affected by two category four cyclones and flooding earlier in March.

Local


Te Ipukarea Society: Navigating challenging waters at the ISA

Saturday 1 April 2023 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National

Te Ipukarea Society along with NGO indigenous representatives from Hawaii, Tahiti, Papua New Guinea and Aotearoa NZ participated as ‘observers’ in the recent International Seabed Authority meetings, which gave them the opportunity to intervene in matters discussed.

Environment


Vaipae celebrates Christian legacy

Saturday 1 April 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, Local, National, Outer Islands

Under the glow of the rising sun on Thursday morning, the village of Vaipae was bustling and humming with activity preparing for their commemoration day of ‘Te Arikianga o te Evangelia – the Arrival of the Gospel’ 200 years ago on March 30, 1823.

Culture


Tupapa Health Facility to undergo $641k upgrade

Saturday 1 April 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National

The Tupapa Health Facility (Outpatients) will be refurbished and upgraded to include additional consultation rooms and repositioning the layout to better support Covid-19 screening and primary care services.

Health


Te Marae Ora continues TB monitoring programme

Saturday 1 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National

When visitors or Cook Islanders present symptoms of tuberculosis (TB), there is a process to follow, says Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health secretary Bob Williams.

Health


‘Several more months’ of significant price increases

Saturday 1 April 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National

A leading Pacific economist says the inflation rate in the Cook Islands skyrocketed to as high as 15 per cent in 2022, adding continued inflationary pressures remain.

Economy


Fundraiser for cyclone-stricken Vanuatu

Friday 31 March 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National, Regional, Vanuatu

The Office of the Prime Minister is pleased to pledge its support to a fundraiser for cyclone-stricken Vanuatu, which will take the form of a six-hour radiothon being held on Radio Cook Islands from noon to 6pm today (Friday, March 31).

Local


Careless driving results in hefty reparations bill

Friday 31 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National

A man who pleaded guilty to careless driving could face a reparations bill of about $18,000.

Court


Suspended sentence for slap

Friday 31 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National

A man who slapped an acquaintance for tying his pigs to a neighbouring tree has received a six-month suspended sentence.

Court


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