National
Frustration grows as tourism operator silent while complaints keep rolling in
Wednesday 8 February 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Business, Local, National
Backlog issues are plaguing tourist operator Charlotte Piho with dozens of customers still waiting for photographs nearly 12 months after forking out hundreds of dollars each for turtle tours.
Cook Islands Prime Minister calls on Japan to protect oceans
Wednesday 8 February 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Politics, Regional
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown has spoken with the Prime Minister of Japan about his concerns about the plans to dump nuclear discharge into the Ocean.
Woman more than three times the limit abused others
Wednesday 8 February 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National
A woman was more than three times over the legal drink driving limit when she stopped her vehicle and confronted the public with profanities.
PM Brown holds talks with Japanese Foreign Minister on nuclear wastewater discharge
Tuesday 7 February 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Politics, Regional
The incoming Forum Chair and Prime Minister of the Cook Islands, Mark Brown, is leading a Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) delegation to Tokyo this week to convey concerns and requests of Pacific Leaders for deferral of Japan’s planned discharge of treated nuclear wastewater into the Pacific.
Manuae Enua Conservation Trust sets out its goals in policy document
Tuesday 7 February 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Environment, Local, National
Employing rangers, stamping out the illegal taking of pa’ua and establishing eco-tourism are top of the priority list for the Manuae Enua Conservation Trust.
Avarua Wharf’s wastewater system installed
Tuesday 7 February 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The new Avarua Wharf Wastewater Improvement System located at the Maire Nui Park (across from the Margarita’s Bistro and Bar) in town is completed.
New daycare born from ‘too short’ maternity leave
Tuesday 7 February 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
A first-time mum’s desire to spend more time with her infant daughter has seen the birth of Rarotonga’s newest daycare.
Woman, 53, charged with drink driving following weekend crash
Tuesday 7 February 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, Local, National
A 53-year-old woman spent a night in custody following an early morning drink driving incident on Rarotonga.
Rarotonga warmer and dryer, reveals climate change report
Tuesday 7 February 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Environment, National, Regional
Rarotonga is getting warmer and dryer as surveys show increasing temperatures and decreasing rainfall. - ‘Annual rainfall has decreased significantly in Rarotonga since 1951’
Major support in bid to repeal anti-gay laws
Tuesday 7 February 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Culture, Local, National
A Cook Islands-based organisation that supports LGBTQI rights is welcoming the calls from Pope Francis to decriminalise homosexuality and calling on the Cook Islands Government to follow suit.
No changes to Cabinet lineup: PM
Tuesday 7 February 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National, Politics
Prime Minister Mark Brown says he is not looking to make any changes to his Cabinet.
Steel ‘Guardrail Fence’ replaces removed toa trees at Apii Takitumu
Tuesday 7 February 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, Local, National
The installation of the new “Guardrail Fence” by the Cook Islands Building Supplies at Apii Takitumu is expected to be completed this week.
Tupa, Tiere lead St Joseph’s student leadership group
Monday 6 February 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, National
Sixteen Year 6 students were inducted as prefects at the St Joseph’s Primary School this week.
12 inducted to lead Apii Takitumu
Monday 6 February 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
Twelve students from Apii Takitumu were inducted as the school’s 2023 prefects in a special ceremony yesterday morning at the Holy Spirit Revival church in Matavera.
Preserving Cook Islands culture
Monday 6 February 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
Cook Islands performing arts classes are starting next week to give children the opportunity to identify with their heritage in a nurtured, cultural environment.
In brief: Court news
Monday 6 February 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Court, National
Court matters heard on January 2, 2023.
Air New Zealand legal cost details still up in the air
Monday 6 February 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in National, Tourism
New information is likely to emerge this week as the total cost to Cook Islands taxpayers in a multi-million-dollar tax case involving Air New Zealand is still to be revealed.
USP Cook Islands director welcomes Fiji funding and Vice Chancellor’s return
Monday 6 February 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, National
University of the South Pacific (USP) Cook Islands director Dr Debi Futter-Puati is pleased to hear the newly elected Fiji Government will release funds to the institution.
Change in High Court fees
Monday 6 February 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
The Ministry of Justice started reviewing their High Court fees in 2019 and 2020 but was put on hold due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
‘There is life after Parliament’: Former MP
Monday 6 February 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in National, Politics
Former member of Parliament Norman George is calling on retired politicians, among others, to stay active and continue working, as he reckons most of them die three to five years after leaving the halls of power.
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