National

Cruise ship passengers enjoy Raro hospitality

Friday 3 March 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands, Tourism

Cruise ship MSC Magnifica anchored in Rarotonga bringing more than 2000 passengers with her.

Local


The big problem at Air NZ

Thursday 2 March 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Opinion, Tourism

Kiwis trying to book a trip to Rarotonga will be frustrated with reduced flights to Rarotonga. On many days the airline is now only flying one daytime flight from Auckland to the Cook Islands, which was an astonishing $1800 return when I tried to book for June this year, writes Brook Sabin of Stuff.

National


Punching above her weight

Thursday 2 March 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

If the Police Service was likened to boxing, then Sharon Kareroa is one officer who is consistently punching above her weight.

Local


Out of control rubbish fires engulf ‘really dry’ Tupapa section

Thursday 2 March 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National

What started out as a couple of rubbish fires soon got out of control. Ten volunteer firefighters were tied up for more than an hour trying to get the blaze under control in Tupapa yesterday.

Local


Delayed mental health facility undergoes ‘$700k expansion’

Thursday 2 March 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Health, Local, National

Rarotonga’s long-awaited mental health facility project has been expanded to incorporate more buildings, following $700,000 donor support.

Health


Woman facing assault charge weeps in court

Thursday 2 March 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National

A woman was crying and visibly shaken as she appeared in court on a charge of common assault.

Court


Starlink set to be launched by June

Thursday 2 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, Local, National, Outer Islands

Elon Musk’s Starlink service should be up and running in the Cook Islands within a few months.

Economy


Airport Authority supports national cultural events

Thursday 2 March 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Culture, National

Airport Authority Cook Islands has come on board to support the four national cultural events over the next two years.

Culture


Met Service keeps an eye on cyclones

Thursday 2 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Weather

Cook Islands Meteorological Service is keeping an eye on upcoming tropical cyclones.

National


Permanent suppression given in assault and wilful damage cases

Wednesday 1 March 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National

A Justice of the Peace has ordered permanent suppression surrounding two defendants in separate cases involving assault and wilful damage.

Court


PSC to clampdown on ‘excessive’ drinking on government premises

Wednesday 1 March 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, Local, National

Public Service Commissioner Carl Hunter is ‘very unhappy and disappointed’ with those involved in excessive alcohol consumption at a government property on the weekend and will raise concerns with heads of ministries at a meeting today.

Crime


‘Leaving nobody behind’: Government developing Digital Transformation Strategy

Wednesday 1 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National, Technology

The Cook Islands Government is in the throes of developing a Digital Transformation Strategy, with the intention of “leaving nobody behind” when it comes to the online world.

Local


‘Timely’ arrival of emergency equipment from China

Wednesday 1 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National

The arrival of emergency equipment costing more than $150,000 for the Cook Islands has been hailed as “timely” in the wake of destructive weather events such as Cyclone Gabrielle.

Local


Visiting academics assist with translation tools aimed at aiding the Cooks economy

Wednesday 1 March 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Culture, National, Technology

A group of academics from the United States are assisting with a Cook Islands initiative aimed at supporting economic recovery here.

Culture


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.

Court


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.

Local


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.

Environment


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.

Fishing


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.

Culture


Call for ‘stringent control’: Drink driver records highest level ‘we seen in recent years’: Police

Tuesday 28 February 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National

A drunk driver on Rarotonga has recorded a breath alcohol reading nearly five times the legal limit – the highest police have seen in recent years.

Court


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