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Cops continue chasing unpaid fines in courts
Tuesday 28 February 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National
Seven motorists have been penalised and ordered to pay costs on top of unpaid traffic fines.
Pedestrian access restricted as seawall undergoes repairs
Tuesday 28 February 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
Infrastructure Cook Islands (ICI) has engaged Civil Contractors Limited to undertake repair works to the seawall opposite the King’s Representative residence in Turoa, Titikaveka.
Report finds operation of sludge system ‘compliant’
Tuesday 28 February 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Environment, Local, National
A report into the operation of the sludge drying beds managed by the To Tatou Vai water authority has found them compliant.
Teariki reels in big bucks at annual fishing competition
Tuesday 28 February 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Fishing, Local, National, Sports
Teariki (Buck) Buckley Jr walked away $1000 richer on Saturday after winning the 2023 Gordon Murray Memorial Fishing Competition.
Establishment of National Human Rights Institute gains momentum
Tuesday 28 February 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Culture, Local, National
Cook Islands Ombudsman Niki Rattle has returned from a conference in Fiji with fresh ideas as the office looks to establish a Human Rights Institute for the Cook Islands.
Tentative sentencing date for rape accused
Monday 27 February 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National
A tentative sentencing date has been set down for a Mangaia man charged with multiple offences including rape, cruelty to a child and assault on a child.
Cooks financially secure for natural disasters, says PM
Monday 27 February 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Business, Local, National
With tropical cyclones creating havoc in neighbouring countries, Prime Minister Mark Brown says Cook Islands is ‘financially prepared’ for extreme weather events.
Fisherman lands whopper blue marlin
Monday 27 February 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Local fisherman Pauro Arnold was stoked to land his biggest blue marlin – a monster weighing in at 274.5 kilogram – on Saturday afternoon during the annual Gordon Murray Memorial fishing competition.
Police strengthen skills capacity in the battle against cybercrime
Monday 27 February 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Crime, Local, National
The Cook Islands Police Service has taken a further step into the global fray to fight cybercrime, following senior level participation in a Japanese initiative.
Chief Justice puts a lid on Crown, defence squabble: ‘If any issue arises, if I get a call, I deal with it’
Monday 27 February 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National
Chief Justice Patrick Keane has settled an ongoing dispute between a Crown Prosecutor and defence lawyer in the High Court at Avarua.
Promoting ‘good vibes’ with gemstones
Monday 27 February 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Business, Local, National
Designing and creating unique jewellery pieces using natural healing gemstones like aventurine and sunstone are known to fill your soul with good happy energy and inspiration.
Cook Islands holds first-ever sheep shearing and woolhandling nationals
Monday 27 February 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Features, Local, National
The Cook Islands held their first-ever shearing and woolhandling nationals a week ago in New Zealand, to select a team for the Golden Shears World Championships in Scotland later this year.
Exploring our reef ecosystem
Saturday 25 February 2023 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National
We at Te Ipukarea Society are always interested in learning what we might discover whilst out in the field investigating various ecosystems, writes Itirangi Pennycook.
‘Best thing I ever did’: Kiwi beauty therapist leaves stresses of NZ behind
Saturday 25 February 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Local, National
A Kiwi beauty and massage therapist with more than 10 years’ experience has escaped the stresses of life in New Zealand to share her skills with her ‘happy place’.
Making a living on an island
Saturday 25 February 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Business, National, Outer Islands
Manihiki entrepreneurs Jemina Samson-Tangi and Toka Charlie have joined forces to boost and grow their ‘side hustle’ businesses from their remote northern group island.
Women carve their place in traditional art
Saturday 25 February 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, Features, National
Master carver Ta’unga Mike Tavioni BEM believes in women carvers and that they should be encouraged to practice the art.
From the remotest to central: Schools endorse 2023 prefects
Saturday 25 February 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
Schools in the Cook Islands celebrated the beginning of the 2023 academic year hosting special induction ceremonies for their respective prefects who were covered with sweet scented flower and maire ei.
Minimum wage debate: Suggestion for $9 per hour new rate gains momentum
Saturday 25 February 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Business, Economy, Local, National
A public meeting on the minimum wage was held this week with minimum wage panelists fielding a host of questions. Matthew Littlewood, who attended the meeting, reports.
Pa Ariki meets Aquaman
Saturday 25 February 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, Features, National
Pa Marie Ariki (middle) meets world famous actor Jason Momoa of Aquaman fame at Te Matatini Kapa Haka Festival this week at Auckland’s Ngā Ana Wai Eden Park.
‘Sludge’ concern
Saturday 25 February 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Environment, National
An environmental advocacy group is calling for better oversight of the Cook Islands’ water supply, after concerns about alleged sludge pollution in streams from the drinking water project Te Mato Vai.
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