National

$800 fine for motorcyclist over five times alcohol limit

Saturday 24 September 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, Crime, National

A motorcyclist who crashed into a colleague’s van was more than five times over the blood alcohol limit.

Court


Thieves steal 90kg worth of ‘good lemons’

Saturday 24 September 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National

A Rarotongan grower’s lemon plantation was raided leaving them $500 out of pocket.

Crime


Electrical fault cause of fire

Saturday 24 September 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National

Fire services believe a catastrophic fire which destroyed a family home behind the Ministry for Finance and Economic Management (MFEM) building was caused by overloading of electrical equipment.

Local


Dates announced for Vaka Puaikura’s Bicentennial Gospel celebrations in 2023

Friday 23 September 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

The 200-year commemoration of the arrival of the Gospel to Arorangi will be a significant event for the Tinomana Ariki tribe.

Local


National ceremony in NZ to honour Coastwatchers

Friday 23 September 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

A national commemoration in honour of all Coastwatchers who served in the Pacific during the Second World War will be held at on Saturday, October 15 at the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior in Pukeahu National War Memorial Park in New Zealand.

Local


Southern Group gets food freight subsidy

Friday 23 September 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National, Outer Islands

The Southern Group will get a freight subsidy on food items until at least Christmas in a bid to ease cost of living for those living in the Pa Enua.

Economy


Aitutaki crowned Oceania’s top island destination

Friday 23 September 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Tourism

Aitutaki has been recognised as one of the leading destinations in the South Pacific at a Tourism Awards ceremony.

National


Double Ava’avaroa tragedy avoided

Friday 23 September 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

What could have easily turned into a double tragedy for two inattentive swimmers yesterday was averted by quick-thinking locals who are familiar with the dangers of Ava’avaroa Passage.

Local


Ministry holds meeting to discuss pricing of essential household goods

Thursday 22 September 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National

The Ministry of Internal Affairs, Consumer Services Unit hosted its first Consumer Stakeholder meeting with key suppliers to discuss the pricing of essential household goods.

Economy


Community steps up to help fire victims

Thursday 22 September 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Over $3000 was raised by the Ministry of Finance and Economic Management (MFEM) charity group ‘Give A Little Aroa’ in aid of the Ahiao family, whose home was completely destroyed in a fire last week.

Local


Cruise tourism faces challenges despite removal of travel restrictions

Thursday 22 September 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National, Tourism

The removal of travel restrictions won’t have an immediate impact for the cruise ship tourism in the Cook Islands.

Economy


Kākerōri revitalisation project wins major conservation award

Thursday 22 September 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Environment, Local, National

A project which has brought a native Cook Islands bird species back from the brink of extinction has won a major international conservation award.

Environment


‘A game changer’

Thursday 22 September 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Entertainment, National, Technology

The Avaroa Cable is switching routes from east to west which it says will improve internet latency – the time it takes data to travel – improving connection for everyone in the Cook Islands, especially for online gamers.

Entertainment


Opportunity of a lifetime

Thursday 22 September 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National

For acting Australian High Commissioner, Ruth Baird working in the Cook Islands is the greatest privilege of her professional life.

Local


Reviving traditional vaka building

Wednesday 21 September 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, Local, National

Thirty years ago, vaka/canoes from across the Pacific and the islands of the Cook Islands sailed to Rarotonga for the 1992 Pacific Festival of Arts. These days the traditional art of building a canoe from tree logs is rarely seen, however, things are about to change.

Culture


Dates set for Titikaveka seat recount and hearing

Wednesday 21 September 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics

A recount of the Titikaveka seat will take place on September 28.

National


CJ reserves decision on bid to strike out petitions

Wednesday 21 September 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics

A lawyer representing the respondents to the Cook Islands United Party’s electoral petitions is asking for them to be struck out.

National


Losacker’s new book features locations from the Cook Islands

Wednesday 21 September 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National

Long-time Cook Islands medical practitioner Dr Wolfgang Losacker has added another book to his collection called “Cruising in the South Seas a lecturer reminisces”.

Local


Increased likelihood of flooding

Wednesday 21 September 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Environment, National, Weather

People living in low-lying areas should brace themselves for the likelihood of flooding in the coming months, as the Cook Islands is due to experience another La Nina season.

Environment


More cases of hand, foot and mouth disease recorded

Wednesday 21 September 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National

There are more cases of hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) but it’s not yet an outbreak, says the director of Hospital Health Services, Doctor Yin Yin May.

Health


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