National
Easter weekend provides timely boost for Aitutaki
Thursday 6 April 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, Local, National
Tourism operators in Aitutaki are preparing for a busy Easter break, with locals taking advantage of the long weekend.
Justice of the Peace and lawyer wrangle over drink driving charge
Thursday 6 April 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
Justice of the Peace John Whitta and defence lawyer Norman George got into a haggle over an excess breath alcohol charge which ended in the matter being adjourned for clarification.
Reo Māori thriving in the Pa Enua
Thursday 6 April 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, Education, National
Te Reo Māori is well and thriving in the Pa Enua as demonstrated by the fluent and passionate senior student speakers who dominated the awards in the Tārērē Kōrero Māori ā te au 'Api'i Tuarua ō te Kūki 'Airani (Reo Māori Schools Speech Competition) on Tuesday evening.
DPM hires Norman George to fight corruption charges
Thursday 6 April 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
Deputy Prime Minister Robert Tapaitau has sacked his New Zealand lawyers in favour of Norman George as the pair prepare to face a jury in June.
Hundreds mourn Reverend Oirua Rasmussen
Wednesday 5 April 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Hundreds gathered to mourn and pay their last respects to the Reverend Oirua Peter Rasmussen (5 August 1962 - 29 March 2023) the Nikao CICC (Cook Islands Christian Church) Orometua who passed away last week.
Dry spell continues for Northern Cook Islands
Wednesday 5 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Weather
The Northern Cook Islands will continue to experience the dry spell, says Cook Islands Meteorological Director Arona Ngari.
18 students in Tārērē Kōrero Māori competition
Wednesday 5 April 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
Young students proudly delivered their Tārērē Kōrero Māori (Reo Māori Speech competition) presentations in their respective native home island languages to an appreciative audience at the National Auditorium Dome on Monday evening.
Gearing up for Autism Blue Day
Wednesday 5 April 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National
Show your support for Autism Cook Islands (ACI) and celebrate Blue Day tomorrow Thursday 6 April by wearing something blue and making a donation.
Short, sharp sentence for reckless driver
Wednesday 5 April 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National
A man facing multiple counts of refusing a blood or breath-alcohol test has been given a “short, sharp” sentence of one month in jail.
Term limits eased for Cook Islands Democratic party leaders
Wednesday 5 April 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics
A new remit for the Cook Islands Democratic Party will relax the four-year term limit for its leaders.
Tui Mauke o Araura raise $8000 for Bicentennial celebrations
Tuesday 4 April 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The Tui Mauke o Araura families of Aitutaki held a successful Ambrose Gold Day fundraiser last week raising over $8000 for the upcoming Commemoration of the Gospel Bicentennial celebrations.
Cook Islands to monitor pesticide use
Tuesday 4 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, National
The Cook Islands Ministry of Agriculture and the Food and Agriculture Organisation Office for the Pacific is working with the Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC) Land Resources Division to implement the activities of a new proposed Pacific Regional Pesticide Registration Scheme.
PM assured AUKUS deal will not breach Rarotonga Treaty
Tuesday 4 April 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Environment, National, Politics
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown has said he has received assurances that the recent Australia-United Kingdom-United States (AUKUS) proposals will not contravene the Treaty of Rarotonga.
Regulations on smoking, vaping
Tuesday 4 April 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National
New regulations to address vaping and smoking in the Cook Islands will soon be rolled out in a Public Health Bill, but Te Marae Ora is not yet revealing what they are.
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.
‘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.
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.
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.
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.
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’.
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