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Water quality survey raises concern over stream health
Friday 16 September 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Environment, National
A report into Rarotonga and Aitutaki’s water quality shows good results for lagoons, but some concern for streams.
Breach leads to extension of community service sentence
Friday 16 September 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National
A man has had his community service sentence extended by seven months after breaching his probationary conditions for the second time.
Multiple cases adjourned to High Court
Friday 16 September 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National
It looks like October 27 will be a busy day in the High Court, after Thursday’s Criminal Court session had multiple cases adjourned to the High Court for that date.
Family house gutted in blaze
Friday 16 September 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National
A family home was gutted and cars were destroyed in a fire just behind the Ministry of Finance and Economic Management in Avarua yesterday.
Business training goes to Pa Enua
Thursday 15 September 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National, Outer Islands
Cook Islands Business Trade Investment Board (BTIB) have finished training local entrepreneurs in Aitutaki and will continue in Atiu next month.
Tereora College students ready to show their moves in annual dance show
Thursday 15 September 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The Tereora College Turangavaevae Performing Arts senior dance programme students are excited to showcase their talents in their own productions at the National Auditorium tonight.
Cook Islanders enter New Zealand’s local elections
Thursday 15 September 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Politics
A number of Cook Islanders have entered New Zealand’s local body elections to be held from September 16 to October 8, as candidates.
CJ reserves petition decision
Thursday 15 September 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National
The result of the Titikaveka seat may come down to Chief Justice Sir Hugh Williams’ interpretation of electoral law.
Cook Islands drops all Covid travel restrictions
Thursday 15 September 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National
The Cook Islands is now in a post-pandemic state of affairs, thanks to its relaxation of travel requirements according to the Prime Minister Mark Brown.
MFEM urges companies to be ‘transparent’ with surcharges
Thursday 15 September 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
As cost of living issues rise, the Ministry for Finance and Economic Management (MFEM) is urging companies to be transparent in their implementation of surcharges.
Public holiday announced for Queen’s Memorial Service on Sept 30
Thursday 15 September 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National
Prime Minister Mark Brown yesterday announced that the Cook Islands will mark the passing of Queen Elizabeth II with a National Memorial Service and one-off public holiday on Friday, September 30. The holiday coincides with the opening of the Cook Islands Games to be held later on the day.
Jehovah’s Witnesses resume their door to door ministry
Wednesday 14 September 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
After pressing pause for more than two-and-a-half years, on September 1, 2022, Jehovah’s Witnesses returned to the work they are well known for, going door-to-door.
Vaka Motu heads for Raro
Wednesday 14 September 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Rarotonga will receive Vaka Motu Okeanos Waa’Qab which departed Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia, on September 10 for the 3000 nautical mile voyage estimated to take up to a month.
Juror shortage postpones trial
Wednesday 14 September 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National
The trial of Phillip Walter Montgomery Strickland who is facing cannabis related charges has been adjourned to Friday due to the lack of a full jury.
Special service held to honour Queen Elizabeth
Wednesday 14 September 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National
A special service was held in the High Court in Avarua to honour the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, who has been called a constant in an era of change.
Taking Cook Islands fashion to the world
Wednesday 14 September 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
Emerging fashion designer Toka Toka landed in Paris, France for the first time this week to showcase unique Cook Islands fashion designs using cultural fabric and material.
Electricity bills to rise
Wednesday 14 September 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
Electricity bills are set to increase significantly in Aitutaki and Rarotonga next month as high fuel prices force power entities to pass the price onto consumers.
Jury trial adjourned
Tuesday 13 September 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National
A High Court jury trial had to be adjourned for a day because of the lack of people available for jury.
Feasibility study discusses aged care services in the Cook Islands
Tuesday 13 September 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
Key services to support Cook Islanders over the age of 60 years were discussed at a workshop held late last month.
Ei tiare maori for the Queen
Tuesday 13 September 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National
A special image of Queen Elizabeth II photographed at Buckingham Palace adorned with two tiare maori ei all the way from the Cook Islands has surfaced following Her Majesty’s death last week.
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