National
High profile suspect named: Sporting executive released on bail
Friday 17 January 2025 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Court, Crime, National
A high-profile sporting executive charged in connection with the highly publicised property intrusion incident on Boxing Day 2024 has been released on bail and is scheduled to reappear in court next month.
Police struggle to attract recruits
Friday 17 January 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, Local, National
Police recruitment for new intakes launched over a month ago has received a disappointing response, with the starting salary at the minimum wage rate considered a major challenge.
Two men to face Court over Boxing Day incident in Parengaru
Thursday 16 January 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Crime, National
A second man will appear at the Criminal Court in Avarua today, as a party to the offence of wilfully damaging a property in Parengaru on Boxing Day.
Ngatoko takes helm as chief of staff for Prime Minister
Thursday 16 January 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National
A new chief of staff to the Office of the Prime Minister has been appointed to lead the team in advancing key national initiatives, including the National Sustainable Development Agenda.
Visitor arrivals on track to rival record numbers
Thursday 16 January 2025 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Business, Economy, National, Tourism
Visitor arrivals in 2024, with December figures yet to be released, have surpassed the total arrivals of 2023 and are on track to rival the record number set in 2019.
Community rallies for Poila family after devastating fire
Thursday 16 January 2025 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands
Support surged from the community at the fast-selling fundraiser event for the Poila family of Mangaia whose beloved family home, store and warehouse, was reduced to ashes in a devastating fire just days before Christmas.
A gust of laughter: Cook Islands Met Service uses humour to brighten up forecasts
Wednesday 15 January 2025 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in National, Weather
The Cook Islands Meteorological Service has been adding a dash of humour to its weather updates on Facebook, and the strategy is paying off.
Cool waters and fast movement cause ex-TC Pita to weaken, says Vaiimene
Wednesday 15 January 2025 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in National, Weather
As the Cook Islands weathered what was initially anticipated to be a more severe storm, Tropical Cyclone Pita, formerly a Category 1 storm, unexpectedly downgraded and spared the islands from major impacts.
Former Tereora College principal to head revived teacher training centre
Wednesday 15 January 2025 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Education, National
The Ministry of Education is working to strengthen the local education system by reopening the Teacher Development Centre (TDC), which has lacked a formal teacher training institution since 2005.
Mental health training for frontline workers
Wednesday 15 January 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, Local, National
Cook Islands mental health organisation, Te Kainga o Pa Taunga, is planning to hold various workshops and training sessions this year. Dates for these events are yet to be confirmed.
Te Marae Ora launches free whooping cough booster campaign
Wednesday 15 January 2025 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National
In response to the recent outbreak of pertussis (whooping cough) in Aotearoa New Zealand, health authorities have initiated the rollout of the free BOOSTRIX booster vaccination.
Prominent Cook Islander charged over Boxing Day property intrusion
Wednesday 15 January 2025 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Crime, National
A prominent Cook Islander has been charged and will appear in court tomorrow in relation to a highly publicised property intrusion incident on Boxing Day.
Cook Islands grapples with ‘declining education value’
Tuesday 14 January 2025 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Education, National
Cook Islands grapples with declining public value for education as students are increasingly drawn to lucrative but less academically demanding sectors, posing a significant challenge for the Ministry of Education.
Anguna-Kamana reappointed as Agriculture head for third term
Tuesday 14 January 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Agriculture, National
Temarama Anguna-Kamana will continue as the Secretary for the Ministry of Agriculture for another term of three years.
Te Puna Marama collecting knowledge of food preservation in Mauke
Tuesday 14 January 2025 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, Local, National, Outer Islands
Kicking off brand new 2025, Te Puna Marama Voyaging Society is excited to host its first workshop today on Mauke (January 14 – 15, 2025), dedicated to exploring and documenting traditional methods of growing and preserving food.
Cummings embrace human-centered design to improve immunisation rates
Tuesday 14 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Health, National, Outer Islands
Hearing about something new can bring about mixed feelings, excitement, the desire to learn more, an opportunity for growth and so many questions!
Education ministry welcomes new teachers for 2025 school year
Tuesday 14 January 2025 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Education, Local, National
The Ministry of Education has welcomed a group of new teachers to the Cook Islands ahead of the start of the 2025 school year.
Partitioning -Balancing land use with Customary Values
Monday 13 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Business, National
Partitioning land in the Cook Islands is both a practical and meaningful process, offering a unique opportunity to align traditional land rights with modern economic and social needs. This method involves dividing land into small portions, defining new boundaries, and deciding who can own or use the land among family members. While the process can be complex, it holds great potential to make the best use of land and support both family and community wealth, writes Natalie Tikitau.
ICI begins clean up today
Monday 13 January 2025 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Local, National
Infrastructure Cook Islands (ICI) will begin reactive work, repairing damage from last week’s storms such as pothole repairs and debris clearance.
Risk of new human hetapneumovirus low, says TMO
Monday 13 January 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
Te Marae Ora, Ministry of Health says the risk of the new Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), to the Cook Islands is low.
