National

Penrhyn schools’ Literacy Week events raise funds for Māori books

Friday 11 October 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National

Penrhyn schools took a unique approach to celebrate Literacy Week by hosting an exciting spallation, a vibrant float parade combined with a pageant, earlier this month.

Education


Bus driver sentenced to twelve months’ probation supervision

Friday 11 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National

A 46-year-old Fiji national driver who crashed a tourist bus in December 2022 has been sentenced to 12 months of probation supervision.

Court


Rarotonga builders bring joy to Tupapa family after ‘scam’

Friday 11 October 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Local, National

The trauma of a Tupapa family of being scammed of over $100,000 off their new home has finally come to an end, after their newly built three-bedroom cottage is now complete and shining.

Local


Te Kainga O Pa Taunga celebrates milestone

Friday 11 October 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Health, Local, National

The Cook Islands mental health organisation, Te Kainga O Pa Taunga, yesterday celebrated 20 years of its service to the Cook Islands.

Health


Aitutaki students pitch in to clean up island

Friday 11 October 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, Local, National, Outer Islands

Primary schools in Aitutaki took part in the island-wide clean-up effort last month to mark Clean up the Cook Islands Day.

Education


Two-year prison term for dangerous driving causing death in Rarotonga

Friday 11 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National

A man in his 20s has been sentenced to two years imprisonment for dangerous driving, which resulted in the death of a 24-year-old man in Rarotonga last year.

Court


Cook Islands faces ‘reduced but not zero risk’ of tropical cyclones

Friday 11 October 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National, Weather

The chances of a tropical cyclone hitting the Cook Islands are unlikely but the local weather office is urging people to prepare as the country enters the cyclone season, which starts next month through to April 2025.

National


Mataora appointed ICI deputy secretary

Thursday 10 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

Infrastructure Cook Islands (ICI) has become the first ministry to appoint a deputy secretary, aiming to improve efficiency and leadership within the organisation.

Local


Container theft accused walks free

Thursday 10 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National

A man charged with theft of a 40-foot container was discharged without conviction yesterday.

Court


Court warns recidivist offender to stay out of trouble

Thursday 10 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National

Recidivist offender Okirua Manuela, who is well-known to the Court system, was warned that any breach of his sentencing conditions could result in imprisonment.

Court


PAC urges transparency in boating investigations

Thursday 10 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Parliament

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has recommended that the Ministry of Transport be transparent in its investigations of serious boating incidents and that the lack of technical staff has impacted its ability to monitor and enforce shipping regulations.

National


Government sees seabed mining as economic game-changer

Thursday 10 October 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Environment, National

Cook Islands government has revealed that it sees greater economic potential in seabed mining, which has fuelled concerns from the Opposition.

Environment


Public Accounts Committee recommends seed fund for Pa Enua tourism

Thursday 10 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Tourism

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has recommended that Cook Islands Tourism encourage and pioneer a debt or equity fund designed to provide seed investment for Pa Enua tourism projects.

National


Team Rakahanga sweeps aquatics medals at Cook Islands Games

Wednesday 9 October 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Court, National

The aquatics events, held over a three-day race, were the first of the Cook Islands Games’ sports to conclude with Team Rakahanga waving their flag with pride as they dominated several categories.

Court


Training and partnerships boost Mauke’s tourism potential

Wednesday 9 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Business, National

Cook Islands Tourism aims to develop sustainable tourism on Mauke by implementing projects like storyboards, homestays and historical site preservation, with strong support from the local government and community.

Business


Lewis defends Ministry of Education appointment

Wednesday 9 October 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Education, National

Secretary of Education Owen Lewis has defended the appointment of an executive director, saying that the role was established in 2014 and had been vacant, and dismissed claims that the position duplicated his own.

Education


Motorcyclist ‘wearing bicycle helmet’ injured after accident

Wednesday 9 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National

Motorcyclists must follow the law, wear the correct type of helmet and have it properly strapped on, says Brent Fisher, president of the Cook Islands Road Safety Council.

Crime


Te Marae Ora health ministry warns of flesh-eating bacteria

Wednesday 9 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National

Cook Islands has not reported any cases of flesh-eating bacteria, but Te Marae Ora (TMO) Ministry of Health is advising the public to practice good hygiene, clean wounds thoroughly, and keep them covered with clean, dry bandages until healed.

Health


First major cocaine case  results in imprisonment

Wednesday 9 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Crime, National

A New Zealand-based Cook Islander was sentenced to 20 months imprisonment for bringing cocaine and cannabis into the country in the first significant case of its kind.

Court


Man disqualified for 18 months after third drunk driving charge

Tuesday 8 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National

A man with a history of driving related charges in the Cook Islands High Court has been disqualified from driving for 18 months.

Court


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