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Corruption report exposes ‘bribe and sexual favours’
Tuesday 17 January 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islanders are concerned about the current prevalence of corruption, and the need for people to do favours to get ahead on the islands, according to an international anti-corruption agency’s wide-ranging report.
We all scream for ice cream
Tuesday 17 January 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Terai Heather, from left, Liarni Purua, Tuira Purua and Aporo Purua enjoying their ice cream from Brews and Scoops at the Nikao Social Centre yesterday.
Bio control doing the job on invasive mile-a-minute vine
Monday 16 January 2023 | Written by Cameron Scott | Published in Environment, National
A rust fungus introduced to Rarotonga in a bid to control the invasive mile-a-minute vine has spread throughout the island since scientists finally confirmed signs of its successful growth back in 2018.
Keep up the water conservation: To Tatou Vai
Monday 16 January 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Environment, National
To Tatou Vai is calling on Rarotonga users to carry on being mindful of water use, as usage is higher than what can be produced in catchment areas.
New licence cards ‘at least’ two weeks away
Monday 16 January 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
The return of a full complement of staff by this week is expected to improve the flow of licensing procedures, Cook Islands Police said in a statement.
Nothing but poor excuses : Calls for MFEM to come clean on water deal
Monday 16 January 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
Several months after the Cook Islands Government said it reached an agreement with the Chinese state-owned company over the replacement of faulty pipes in a major water infrastructure project, there has yet to be an official response.
Taking children ‘out of their comfort zone’ to fish
Monday 16 January 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Around 100 kids accompanied by their patient parents and adult family members congregated at the beach in Tupapa on Saturday for the annual Cook Islands Game Fishing Club (CIGFC) Tamariki (kids) Fishing Competition.
Learning the Holy Land’s agriculture way
Saturday 14 January 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, Local, National, Weekend
Ministry of Agriculture staff Cecilia Samuela-TouAriki and Piriariki Maao are still counting their blessings for the opportunity to have set foot in the Holy Land a month ago.
In honour of a man of faith, catechist and tribe leader
Saturday 14 January 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
A unique unveiling ceremony for the late Te Ariki Rauru (Anautoa Rangatira) of Ruatonga was held at the Rauru family homestead in Ruatonga on Thursday, January 5, 2023.
Reduce plastic waste – buy in bulk, save money
Saturday 14 January 2023 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National
Tourism is the largest income generator for the Cook Islands by a large margin. However, single use plastic waste generated by the tourism industry is a major contributor to the waste ending up in our landfill. This is not sustainable, writes Te Ipukarea Society.
A tumultuous week in tax
Saturday 14 January 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
Claims have come to light the Revenue Management Division is dysfunctional following revelations its top man is on sabbatical leave. It now looks like the government department is desperately short on resources.
Families and friends remember ‘hero’ mum
Saturday 14 January 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Cook Islander Memory Kimiora Peu, aged 52, tragically died at sea on Monday, January 2, 2023. She had been attempting to help her 11-year-old daughter, who was being swept out by the current near Arorangi jetty.
Convicted drink drivers all register blood levels more than three times the legal limit
Saturday 14 January 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
Three women, all involved in injury crashes, all caught drink driving with blood alcohol levels more than three times over the legal limit, have been fined and disqualified.
$5.4 million returned in overpaid tax
Saturday 14 January 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
The Revenue Management Division will be making a submission to Cabinet, outlining the costs incurred and to be borne by Cook Islands taxpayers, in the legal action taken by Air New Zealand over ‘overpaid tax’.
Rarotonga kids encouraged to join annual fishing competition
Friday 13 January 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Kids are being encouraged to give their smart phones a rest this weekend and get outdoors to enjoy fishing like the old days using a bamboo (stick) rod.
Beached turtle gets new lease of life
Friday 13 January 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, National
The Pacific green turtle that washed ashore in Titikaveka a week ago has been christened Kimiora te Onu – the turtle who found life.
Avarua CICC renovations on track, says Poila
Friday 13 January 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Renovation work on the Avarua Cook Islands Christian Church (CICC) Ziona Tapu at Taputapuatea is moving along smoothly and now features a solid new concrete upstairs floor balcony which can seat up to 100 persons.
Financial Secretary claims ‘slow news day’ over sabbatical leave saga
Friday 13 January 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
Financial Secretary Garth Henderson, in a bizarre turn of events, has turned to social media with a response to questions surrounding his top taxman’s “sabbatical leave”.
Fertiliser prices to increase: Ministry of Agriculture
Friday 13 January 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Ministry of Agriculture has announced there will be an increase in the price of fertiliser they sell to local growers.
Second Covid death
Friday 13 January 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National
Cook Islands has recorded its second Covid-19-related death, Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health announced yesterday.
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