National
Doubts over meeting July deadline for exploitation regulations
Thursday 10 November 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Business, Environment, National
The Cook Islands Seabed Minerals Authority (SBMA) is unsure whether the International Seabed Authority (ISA) will complete its rules and regulations for deep-sea mining by July next year as was originally planned.
Garth’s ready to rock’n’roll again
Thursday 10 November 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Entertainment, Local, National
Veteran pianist Garth Young is celebrating his 90th birthday on Rarotonga tomorrow surrounded by family and one of the things he loves most – music.
Paradise Papers appearance is not sinister, says Public Service Commissioner
Thursday 10 November 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Public Service Commissioner Carl Hunter says not all names that appear in the Paradise Papers are associated with something suspicious and Cook Islands News linking the newly appointed Deputy Solicitor General with it suggested something sinister.
Cops call for user pays system as rescue team pull another victim off mountain
Thursday 10 November 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
Eight police officers have been engaged in another mountain rescue on Rarotonga barely weeks after dozens were called to a 12-hour ordeal high above the island.
18 months’ probation for resort theft
Thursday 10 November 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, Crime, National
An Aitutaki man who stole more than $5900 from a resort over a period of 10 months has been sentenced to 18 months’ probation.
Suwarrow park rangers return home
Thursday 10 November 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
After five months of living on Suwarrow – the Cook Islands National Heritage Park – park rangers Harry Papa’i and Teina Vakapora returned safely to Rarotonga onboard Te Kukupa II on Monday morning.
Tough low season looms - Operators concerned with anticipated lack of NZ flights
Thursday 10 November 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Business, National, Tourism
Tourism operators are wary of Air New Zealand’s new flight schedule for the December to March period.
Joseph family donates spectacular drum to Cook Islands National Museum
Thursday 10 November 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
A fascinating giant drum which measures four metres in circumference sits grandly in the Tauranga Vananga/Ministry of Culture Cook Islands National Museum.
Continuing data woes as Cooks down for the day: ‘Competition is the solution’
Wednesday 9 November 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Business, Local, National
Competition is the solution to ongoing data outages says a competition and regulatory authority.
New acting Solicitor General for Cooks but questions remain
Wednesday 9 November 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National
Newly appointed Deputy Solicitor General Lauaki Jason Annandale has found himself acting in the top job but there are unanswered questions around his appointment.
Aliki Makirai Henry new Ariki for Pukapuka
Wednesday 9 November 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
Pukapuka’s new Aliki Makirai Henry (Ariki) attended Te Ulu O Te Watu society Labour Day celebrations in Auckland, New Zealand earlier last week.
Cook Islands PM calls out other nations at climate conference
Wednesday 9 November 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, Environment, National, Regional
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown has called on the larger countries to fulfill their climate obligations, and reiterated his support for sustainable deep-sea mining as the 27th annual United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 27) gets underway in Egypt.
Runway project ‘in limbo’ as Airport Authority awaits engineers’ report
Wednesday 9 November 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Business, Local, National
The chief executive of the Cook Islands Airport Authority is unable to give replacement costs for several new concrete slabs laid on the runway which have been found to be faulty in a multi-million-dollar project that stretches back nearly two years.
Local personality Ronnie Si'ulepa passes away
Wednesday 9 November 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Local photographer and popular island personality Ronnie Si’ulepa passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 5 at Rarotonga Hospital.
ANZ warns Cook Islands customers of online scam
Wednesday 9 November 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Business, Local, National
ANZ is urging customers to be wary online as a new scam aiming to trick people into handing over their details was circulating on social media.
Penrhyn hit with Covid-19 outbreak
Tuesday 8 November 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Health, National
About a quarter of the population of Penrhyn has tested positive in an outbreak of Covid-19.
Email upgrade for Government
Tuesday 8 November 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Technology
A complete replacement of the Cook Islands Government’s email infrastructure and delivery system is being rolled out, from a 2012 version to the most modern and secure version of Microsoft 365.
Tropical Christmas in Raro committee looking for Santa
Tuesday 8 November 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The season of giving and sharing the wonders of Christmas is nearly upon us and the Tropical Christmas in Raro committee is in full swing organising events and activities to bring joy to island residents especially children.
Four tsunami sirens not working
Tuesday 8 November 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Four out of 17 tsunami sirens are not working but should be operational by February or March next year, says the director of Emergency Management Cook Islands (EMCI).
Unwanted dogs need new homes: SPCA shelter at full capacity
Tuesday 8 November 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Lonely, unwanted, abandoned puppies and dogs are desperately in need of owners and new homes.
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