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Hospitality students get hands on experience at campus cafe
Tuesday 25 October 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Education
Hospitality students at the Cook Islands Tertiary Training Institute on Rarotonga are getting some hands on experience this week.
Arorangi CICC to host Gospel Day celebrations
Tuesday 25 October 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Tae’anga Evangelia or Gospel Day will be hosted by the Arorangi Cook Islands Christian Church (CICC) at Raemaru Park tomorrow starting from 10am.
Jail time for domestic assault
Tuesday 25 October 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, Crime
A man with a history of domestic violence has been sentenced to eight months imprisonment and warned not to ‘sweep his behaviour under the carpet’.
Woman discharged without conviction after pleading guilty to assaulting ‘cyberbully’
Tuesday 25 October 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, Crime
A woman who punched someone who had allegedly been cyberbullying her has been discharged without conviction.
Parliament prepares for first sitting
Tuesday 25 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Politics
The initial 90-day period for the first sitting of Parliament following a general election will lapse in less than a week.
Heavy downpour results in monthly average in two days
Tuesday 25 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, Weather
Almost the entire monthly average rainfall for Rarotonga came in the last two days bringing some relief to a dry October.
Using technology to assist fisheries work, weather forecasting
Tuesday 25 October 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, Technology
The Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) and the Cook Islands Meteorological Service are working together to employ state-of-the art technology to further their understanding of fisheries and assist with forecasting the weather.
Penrhyn schools undertake emergency drills
Tuesday 25 October 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, Outer Islands
The Penrhyn schools of Omoka and Tetautua hold emergency drills – in the event of a tsunami, cyclone or fire – each term to ensure the students and teachers are kept updated and informed of the necessary procedures.
Regional police meet to discuss organised crime
Tuesday 25 October 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, Local
Organised crime in the Pacific is targeted as a growing concern, particularly over drug trafficking and money laundering, with senior Cook Islands Police meeting to discuss the matter this week in Samoa.
High school student combines art and business to help cover household bills
Monday 24 October 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Art, Local
A Tereora College student has combined her artistic and entrepreneurial skills to tap into the tourist market while helping with household costs.
Rain brings little relief to Raro’s drying intakes
Monday 24 October 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, Weather
Over the weekend the heavens opened and down came the rain, filling the catchment intakes, increasing water pressure in households and bringing much needed relief to the dire water shortage the island has been experiencing. But more rain is needed to replenish the drying intakes.
Tourist raises litter concerns following Rarotonga visit
Monday 24 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Environment, Local
A tourist who has been coming to Rarotonga since 2000 says she doesn’t want the island to have a reputation of being dirty after her latest trip.
Man who breached probation conditions warned of jail time
Monday 24 October 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime
A man who breached his probation orders has been warned by a Justice of the Peace that he was a “step away” from prison.
Promoting Cook Islands to the world
Monday 24 October 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local
An American who has played a key role in bringing Cook Islands to the world is on Rarotonga for the next month to continue assisting his business partner in connecting the nation to dozens of countries.
Safety concerns raised over high speed police pursuits
Saturday 22 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local
About a decade ago, a Rarotonga teenager lost his life in nearly two-hour police pursuit. Questions surrounding high speed police pursuits have again come to light after a senior government official – who was subsequently tested twice over the legal blood alcohol limit – was caught in a middle of a chase that resulted in damages to government vehicles.
Graduation day stirs emotions
Saturday 22 October 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
Endings and beginnings, the nostalgia – wistful affection for the past, the friendships, the regrets, the relief and excitement, all came to the surface when a group of Cook Islanders graduated in New Zealand this week.
Religious council stops short of condemning homophobic letter
Saturday 22 October 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
A Cook Islands church leader has launched a scathing attack on homosexuals but the nation’s Religious Advisory Council has stopped short of condemning it.
Motorcyclist bitten by dog
Saturday 22 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Despite efforts from authorities, dog control remains a major issue after another incident a week ago.
Niue Premier makes transit visit to the Cook Islands
Saturday 22 October 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Politics
Niue Premier Dalton Tagelagi arrived in Rarotonga yesterday afternoon, in transit on his way to the 5th Korea-Pacific Islands Foreign Ministers meeting to be held in Busan, South Korea next week.
Indigenous art exhibition attracts young, emerging and established artists
Friday 21 October 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, Local
Drawing strength from its first exhibition in 2021, this year’s Toki Indigenous artist exhibition ‘Kopu Tangata’ features local and international artists with a platform to project their own stories through art.
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