National
New money app launched
Thursday 14 November 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Business, National, Technology
Smartie to launch as the first digital payment solution in Cook Islands. Talaia Mika spoke to the developer yesterday
Autism’s Studio Blue Offers Students Training
Thursday 14 November 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Autism Cook Islands have moved into their new premises and created an inclusive space where students thrive, gain confidence and develop skills to prepare for future employment opportunities.
Cook Islands has its first mosque
Thursday 14 November 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Culture, Local, National
The Cook Islands’ first and only mosque is quietly serving Rarotonga’s Muslim community, reports Talaia Mika who yesterday followed a Google satellite map to find the local Islamic headquarters.
“Copouts’ destroy police says lawyer
Thursday 14 November 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Crime, National
Local lawyer and former politician Norman George claims the Cook Islands Police Service has suffered destcruction under Prime Minister and police Minister Mark Brown.
Water meter installed at Punanga Nui Market
Wednesday 13 November 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Over 900 water meters have been installed around Rarotonga, with a third placed on commercial properties and most in the To Tatou Vai trial zone in Nikao.
Starlink users face mandatory shift to new service
Tuesday 12 November 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in National, Technology
The satellite internet provider, Starlink has mandated that users with New Zealand-based Starlink accounts must switch to Cook Islands Starlink accounts, a change expected to impact connectivity and lower subscription costs for residents.
Outdated Compensation Ordinance still under review
Tuesday 12 November 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The outdated Workers Compensation Ordinance 1964 is still in its reviewing process with the National Workers’ Compensation Policy (including Employers’ Liability Insurance) final draft 2019, also calling for the ordinance to be updated.
Remembrance Day, honour the sacrifices in war and conflict
Tuesday 12 November 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Local, Memory Lane, National
The Cook Islands Returned Services Association (CIRSA) commemorated Remembrance Day yesterday, November 11, to honour and remember the sacrifices made by brave servicemen and women.
Government and private sector targets growing cyber threats
Tuesday 12 November 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in National, Technology
The government, businesses and the private sector are preparing and gearing up to tackle the increasing risks posed by cybercrime which has victimised many locals while some do not even realise these risks.
Brown and team at COP29
Tuesday 12 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, National
Prime Minister Mark Brown is in Baku, Azerbaijan, with his climate change team to advocate for climate finance, keeping 1.5 degrees alive and transparency in negotiations at COP29.
Health pledges USD5700 for investment
Tuesday 12 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
Te Marae Ora, Ministry of Health has pledged US$5700 to the World Health Organisation (WHO) to support new investment strategies set by the new regional director for the organisation.
Religious cults incompatible with Christianity, says local pastor
Tuesday 12 November 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Church Talk, Features, Local, National
Pastor Johnathan Cargill of Celebration Church Rarotonga is cautioning Cook Islanders about the activities of two alleged cults in the country, urging the community not to confuse their doctrines with Christianity.
New CITC Patai Store provides services to residents and visitors
Tuesday 12 November 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Business, National
CITC is opening a new store in Titikaveka aimed at easing the increasing traffic congestion in the town centre, and to cater for the increasing number of tourists.
BCI signs with the Green Climate Fund
Monday 11 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, Local, National
Bank of the Cook Islands (BCI) is now accredited as a National Direct Access Entity accredited for Project management and on-lending and/or blending (for loans) following a signing ceremony at the Green Climate Fund (GCF) headquarters in South Korea.
Visa approval letters criticised
Monday 11 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
A foreign workers group is challenging Immigration Cook Islands why foreign workers who already hold valid work permits stamped in their passports, need to carry an additional visa letter for travel purposes.
Teacher turnover a challenge
Monday 11 November 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Education, National
Tereora College is reportedly seeing an increase in teacher departures, with suggestions that as many as nine teachers are set to leave the school this year.
$1.4m bridge works in progress
Monday 11 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Infrastructure Cook Islands (ICI) has been appropriated $1.4million for bridge and structure improvement in the 2024/25 financial year and work on most of the bridges hasbeen completed.
Cook Islands deepens commitment to global nuclear safety by joining IAEA
Monday 11 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National
Cook Islands has officially joined the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), underscoring its commitment to global nuclear safety and amplifying the Pacific voice on nuclear issues.
Cook Islands host visits from Chile and Cuba
Monday 11 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National
Chile and Cuba share longstanding ties with the Pacific region, and an accreditation ceremony for both countries was held last week reflecting the Cook Islands’ commitment to enhancing its diplomatic and cooperative relations with both nations.
Faith and fasting secrets
Saturday 9 November 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Health, In Depth, National, Weekend
This news he had cancer came as a shock to Patrick Arioka, but it also sparked a fierce determination within him. Melina Etches talked to him for this story.
