National

Community rallies with fundraising effort

Saturday 17 September 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National

The community is rallying round a family who lost almost everything in a housefire.

Local


Party hires NZ barrister for petition cases

Saturday 17 September 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National, Politics

The Cook Islands United Party has bolstered their legal team in their challenge over the election results in the Pa Enua.

Court


Businesses support Clean up the Cooks campaign

Saturday 17 September 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National

The National Environment Service (NES) held its Clean Up The Cooks event on Friday. Volunteers were allocated places to collect waste by NES, which also provided bags.

Environment


Bread prices up

Saturday 17 September 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National

The cost of living continues to soar with bread prices increasing by an average of a dollar and the price of fuel also set for another increase.

Economy


SBMA prepares inspectors for exploration expeditions

Friday 16 September 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National

Cook Islands Seabed Minerals Authority’s (SBMA) held a sea survival training course this week to prepare their inspectors before sending them on exploration vessels as part of its monitoring and compliance programme.

Local


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.

Environment


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.

Court


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.

Court


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.

National


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.

Economy


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.

Local


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.

National


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.

Court


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.

National


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.

Economy


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.

National


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.

Local


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.

Local


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.

Court


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.

National


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