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Schools culture festival starts tonight
Wednesday 12 April 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, Education, National
Rarotonga’s biggest and best school culture festival will grace the stage at the Are Karioi National Auditorium over two nights starting this evening at 6pm.
Motorcycle theft sees ‘sizeable jump’
Wednesday 12 April 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Crime, National
The rate of motorcycle theft over the first three months of 2023 is more than double that of the same period last year, potentially bringing an end to a five-year downward trend.
Cooks-US diplomatic relations likely to be finalised ‘by the middle of this year’
Tuesday 11 April 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
The Cook Islands are a step closer to forming formal diplomatic arrangements with the United States.
Burglar with more than 60 convictions given jail time
Tuesday 11 April 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A man who was released from jail following a five-year stretch for burglary has been sent back for similar offending.
Three spend Easter weekend in jail
Tuesday 11 April 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Court, National
Three people spent the long Easter weekend in lock-up, Police said in a statement.
Key bills in Parliament
Tuesday 11 April 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National, Politics
A number of key bills including amendments to the Crimes Bill will be presented in the second meeting of the 18th Parliament which starts at 1pm today.
Cook Islands student orators deliver kōrero with confidence
Saturday 8 April 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
Pride in Reo Māori was evident from the students on stage in the Tārērē Kōrero Māori ā te au 'Api'i Tuarua ō te Kūki 'Airani (Reo Māori Schools Speech Competition) which was held over two nights at the National Auditorium Domes earlier this week.
Te Ipukarea Society : Regenerative tourism – turning this new concept into reality
Saturday 8 April 2023 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National
The concept of Sustainable Tourism has been at the forefront of strategic and operational planning for decades. However the emerging paradigm shift is towards regenerative tourism.
Vodafone increases landline rentals
Saturday 8 April 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Technology
Vodafone Cook Islands is raising their business landline costs significantly this month, in an effort to pay for fibre network upgrades, and absorb rising costs.
Covid-19 ‘already’ under control
Saturday 8 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
Te Marae Ora Health secretary Bob Williams says Covid-19 is already under control.
Community embraces ‘Blue Day’ in support of World Autism Awareness Day
Saturday 8 April 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The local community embraced “Blue Day” on Thursday by dressing up in the colour to demonstrate their support for Autism Cook Islands and its initiatives and programmes.
Woman avoids jail time for repeated probation breaches
Saturday 8 April 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A woman who has repeatedly breached her probation conditions has avoided jail because she has a job.
Jury trial for drink driving accused
Saturday 8 April 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
John Paul Wilson appeared on charges of refusing excess breath alcohol, careless driving, and careless driving causing injury.
Jury trial for theft accused
Saturday 8 April 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A woman charged with theft has elected to have her case heard by a jury.
Brothers both appear on booze charges
Saturday 8 April 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
Two brothers appeared in court on the same day both charged with drink driving related matters.
Remembering the suffering and death of Christ
Saturday 8 April 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Roman Catholics observed Good Friday yesterday by praying the Stations of the Cross, silencing their church bells, and leaving their altars bare as the Church mourns the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
Local residents lose over $70k in ‘Samsung Lottery’ scam
Saturday 8 April 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Crime, National
The Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) and the Cook Islands Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) is calling on the public not to engage with any fake lottery scammers.
‘Atiu on the move’ – Te Marae Ora introduces healthy island programme
Thursday 6 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National, Outer Islands
In a bid to create a healthy lifestyle on Atiu, Te Marae Ora and Aka’uka Time teamed up to introduce a week of fitness sessions through a dance fitness programme ‘Atiu on the move’.
Churches to celebrate resurrection of Jesus with special events
Thursday 6 April 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Local churches are organising special events to mark Easter weekend.
Cyclone Gabrielle fundraising appeal tops $50k
Thursday 6 April 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National
“Operation Tauturu Aotearoa” fundraising organiser Norman George confirmed the amount, which was raised through several events, including a radiothon and a special charity dinner at Coastal Kitchen, and told Cook Islands News that more money was expected to roll on in.
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