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Cooks courts clogged with unpaid fines
Thursday 15 December 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National
Cook Islands courtrooms are continuing to be clogged with climbing numbers of people who haven’t paid their fines.
Climate change issues dominate bilateral talks
Thursday 15 December 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, Local, National, Politics
The United States (U.S.) Diplomatic Envoy to New Zealand Thomas Udall’s visit to the Cook Islands is his first significant bilateral engagement with the nation.
Building resilient, inclusive and sustainable agrifood systems in the Pacific
Thursday 15 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National
Cook Islands experiences in response to Covid-19 and the global impacts of food, feed, fuel, fertiliser and finance were among the things presented by the country reps at the Pacific Small Island Developing States (SIDS) Solutions Conference in Samoa.
Titikaveka College caps off ‘challenging year’ with annual Prizegiving Day
Wednesday 14 December 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
Proud families and friends attended the Titikaveka College Prizegiving Day which was held yesterday.
Marae Moana Community Outreach Team visits Aitutaki’s Araura College
Wednesday 14 December 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Education, Local, National
The Marae Moana Community Outreach team, Kevin Iro and Tim Meyer, visited Aitutaki this week.
Stage set for Christmas in the Park
Wednesday 14 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Entertainment, Local, National
Rain, hail or shine, the annual Rotaract Christmas in the Park event tonight will go ahead as planned.
Raro runs out of petrol
Wednesday 14 December 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National
The next confirmed shipment of petrol is due to arrive in Rarotonga on Sunday, as providers struggle with lack of supply.
Poto Williams to retire ahead of next NZ election
Wednesday 14 December 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Features, National, Politics
New Zealand-born Cook Islander Munokoapoto (Poto) Williams is one of the Labour MPs stepping down at the next election.
Dog desexing receives cash boost
Wednesday 14 December 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National
A major animal desexing programme is among the recipients of a special community awards fund.
Growers and farmers sow collective seeds in bid for better harvest
Tuesday 13 December 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Environment, Local, National
A Cook Islands co-operative of farmers and growers are moving forward in marketing and branding their unique products here and around the world.
Sharing the gift of music
Tuesday 13 December 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, Entertainment, Features, Local, National
Motivated to leave a legacy behind, the ambitious, vivacious and talented recording artist, Cook Islander Vaniva Tixier has released six albums of CD’s all in one hit.
New Zealand funded ‘Tivaivai Taorei Revival Project’ proves successful
Tuesday 13 December 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, Local, National
The New Zealand High Commission funded “Tivaivai Taorei Revival Project” to teach women and girls the fading intricate artwork skills, has proven to be a success.
Browne set to lead Opposition in Parliament
Tuesday 13 December 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics
Democratic Party leader Tina Browne will assume the role of Leader of the Opposition once Parliament returns to sitting, but will not confirm whether it will work closely with the newcomers, the Cook Islands United Party.
‘Mastermind’ of cannabis operation gets jail time
Tuesday 13 December 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, Crime, National
The alleged mastermind behind a major cannabis operation in the Cook Islands has been sentenced to six years and two months imprisonment.
Cooks health authorities brush off Covid-19 concerns despite emerging reinfection rates
Tuesday 13 December 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Health, National
Health authorities in the Cook Islands are brushing off Covid-19 concerns despite reinfection and hospitalisation rates jumping here and across the Pacific.
Cook Islands hosts U.S Diplomatic Envoy
Tuesday 13 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Politics, Regional
United States (U.S.) Diplomatic Envoy to New Zealand Thomas Udall arrived in Rarotonga yesterday afternoon for three days of meetings with Cook Islands Government representatives, including Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI) Mark Brown and Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration, Tepaeru Herrmann.
Happy on Penrhyn Island after 160 days at sea
Monday 12 December 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
After 160 days at sea in a 24 foot ocean rowing boat, Australian Tom Robinson was brought ashore to Omoka, the capital of Penrhyn/Tongareva island on Friday afternoon.
Rain arrives, but water conservation message remains
Monday 12 December 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Environment, National
Catchment intakes are looking healthier after a major dump of rain in the past week, but people are still being advised to conserve water.
Cook Islands’ human rights measurement to continue
Monday 12 December 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Health, Local, National
A New Zealand-based human rights initiative is once again looking for buy in from the Cook Islands to ensure the rights of people are not breached by the state or other people in power or with authority.
PR recipients join in ceremony on Rarotonga
Monday 12 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
Fourteen remaining recipients of permanent residency (PR) have be awarded their PR certificates during a ceremony to be held at the VIP lounge of the Rarotonga International Airport.
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