National
No conviction for father in road rage assault case
Thursday 24 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A man has been discharged without conviction for an assault charge that was allegedly fuelled by road rage caused by the victim.
Solar powered pump system to improve Aitutaki water supply
Thursday 24 October 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands
Aitutaki is facing water shortages due to broken and improperly sized pumps but a new solar-powered pump system is being installed to improve water management efficiency and supply.
Airport offers support to Samoa amid CHOGM rush
Wednesday 23 October 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Economy, National, Regional, Samoa
The Airport Authority Cook Islands (AACI) is open and ready to assist Samoa, which is hosting the 27th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Apia this week.
Multimillion-dollar hangar project to improve capacity and efficiency
Wednesday 23 October 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, National
The Airport Authority Cook Islands (AACI) is set to improve its operational capabilities with the introduction of a new multipurpose (M1) building designed to accommodate tenant ground handling, service equipment and cargo.
Te Aponga faces scrutiny over handling of workplace incident
Wednesday 23 October 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Local, National
The government-owned electricity provider, Te Aponga Uira (TAU), is remaining silent on the internal investigation into a workplace incident that resulted in four staff members being electrocuted in mid-August this year.
Creative Centre extension provides safe learning space for members
Wednesday 23 October 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The handover ceremony of Creative Centre’s new extension of its vocational learning facility was held last week. It was funded by Japan’s Grant Assistance for Grass-Roots Human Security Project.
Shell-shocked: Environmentalists outraged by attempted turtle theft
Wednesday 23 October 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Environment, National
A teenager and a woman were caught “stealing” a Pacific green sea turtle in the early hours of Tuesday, raising concerns among environmentalists and the public about the harassment of marine life.
Child assault results in two-month prison term
Wednesday 23 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A man who slapped, punched and stomped on a child’s chest in an outer island has been sentenced to two months of imprisonment.
Fifth weekly Sydney flight to Rarotonga announced
Wednesday 23 October 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National, Tourism
A fifth weekly flight between Sydney and Rarotonga will be added next year, providing a significant boost to tourism in the Cook Islands.
Cook Islands youth ambassadors to attend High School Summit in Japan
Tuesday 22 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Education, National
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI) last week held a final orientation session for the five students selected to represent the Cook Islands at the High School Summit on World Tsunami Awareness Day 2024 in Japan.
Ministry addresses education gaps with curriculum update
Tuesday 22 October 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
Cook Islands Ministry of Education is undertaking a curriculum refresh to update the outdated curriculum and better align it with New Zealand, with the aim of implementing all changes by 2027.
Air NZ passenger offloaded for intoxication
Tuesday 22 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Cook Islands Police received reports of minor incidents over the weekend with one involving an Air New Zealand passenger who was offloaded for allegedly being drunk.
PAC urges NES to waive fees for public projects
Tuesday 22 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, National, Parliament
The National Environment Service (NES) has been advised by the Public Accounts Committee to consider waiving permit fees for community projects by adopting a social responsibility approach.
Health minister becomes first female to chair WHO meeting
Tuesday 22 October 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National
Cook Islands made history this week when Vainetutai Rose Toki-Brown, the country’s Minister for Health, became the first female to chair a regional World Health Organization (WHO) meeting.
Faster response times expected as Puaikura fire station expands
Monday 21 October 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Local, National
The volunteers and members of the Puaikura Volunteer Fire Brigade are celebrating the expansion of their fire station, which is expected to boost their response service to fire incidents around the island.
Court briefs
Monday 21 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A man, who was alleged to have been the mastermind behind a major cannabis operation in Rarotonga and sentenced in 2022, appe
Cost-benefit analysis of seabed mining shared at symposium
Monday 21 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National
Professor Christopher Fleming, who specialises in natural resource economics and tourism economics, among other areas of research, at Australia’s Griffith University, will share two cost-benefit analyses of seabed mining at the Deep Ocean Symposium in Rarotonga on October 31.
CIIC to begin tree rehabilitation and beautification work at Panama Reserve
Monday 21 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National
The Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC) has announced the tree trimming, pruning and rehabilitation at the Panama Reserve will commence on Monday (today) as part of the Te Tau Papa o Avarua/Avarua Town Plan.
CIIC directors seek $350,000 in damages over defamatory claims
Monday 21 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
Several former and current directors of the Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC) have filed defamation lawsuits against George Pitt of the Cook Islands Herald and Elijah Communications.
Celebrating food and handmade treasures
Saturday 19 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Business, Features, Go Local, National
Local produce, handicrafts and hot meals were showcased at the 2024 World Food Day celebration held at Terevete Park in Avarua yesterday.
