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$25k Onu gift helps our young ‘dolphins’ swim
Friday 2 September 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Swimming enthusiasts will soon be decked out in professional looking dry fit apparel thanks to the kind sponsorship of Onu Sportwear.
US$16m batteries store Sun’s energy, reduce oil need
Friday 2 September 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, National
Three newly commissioned battery systems on Rarotonga which cost US$16 million (approx. NZ$24m) will reduce the island’s dependence on oil-fuelled power generation and continue the shift to solar power.
Raising private sector climate ambitions
Friday 2 September 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National
Members of the private sector met last week met to raise “ambitions” when it comes to climate resilience.
Former BCI teller acquitted in missing $18k trial
Friday 2 September 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Court, National
A former bank teller from the Atiu branch of the Bank of the Cook Islands has been acquitted of charges that she had taken $18,000 from a community housing fund.
Papa Ezekiela celebrates 90th at Are Pa Metua
Friday 2 September 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Ninety-year-old Rongo Ezekiela was thrown a surprise birthday party last week at the Are Pa Metua, hosted by the centre and his family.
No jail for $34k USP theft
Friday 2 September 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National
A young mother has been sentenced to six months’ community service and two years’ probation for stealing more than $34,000 from the University of the South Pacific’s campus account.
Jury in $18k trial deliberates late into the night
Thursday 1 September 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National
A former bank teller from the Atiu branch of the Bank of the Cook Islands (BCI) charged with stealing more than $18,000 from a community house fund was last night awaiting the jury’s verdict.
‘Owning the narrative’ of our treasured history in a tech world
Thursday 1 September 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, Local, National
Cook Islanders are being encouraged to contribute their knowledge and ‘own the narrative’ of their taonga stored in digital records.
Cooks welcomes second cruise ship this year
Thursday 1 September 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Tourism
The Cook Islands has welcomed the second cruise ship of the year when the Paul Gauguin arrived in Aitutaki on Tuesday from Huahine, French Polynesia.
Staff and supply shortages continue as tourism climbs
Thursday 1 September 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
Tourist numbers are the highest they’ve been all year with August looking good too but one accommodation provider says he’s conscious of staff being burnt out because of staffing issues.
Cook Islands drums up business from the ultra-rich in Monaco
Thursday 1 September 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands Finance and Maritime Cook Islands are off to the Monaco Yacht Show to drum up business from the world’s elite this month.
Bank teller blames supervisor for missing $18k
Wednesday 31 August 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A former bank teller with the Bank of the Cook Islands in Atiu charged with taking more than $18,000 assigned to a community hall fund, has told the Court her supervisor was responsible.
New officers help to keep our airport safe
Wednesday 31 August 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
Eight new security officer graduates are working to ensure the safety of passengers and aircraft at the Rarotonga airport.
Drunk tourists stumble out of a plane as police work returns to the ‘old days’
Tuesday 30 August 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Crime, National
Police work is involving more tourists as it returns to the “old days” says a police media release.
ADB expands Cook Islands presence
Tuesday 30 August 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) joined the Government of the Cook Islands in an inauguration ceremony to officially open ADB’s Cook Islands Pacific Country Office (PCO) in Rarotonga.
Vaka Training Successful
Tuesday 30 August 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Vaka Marumaru Atua has completed a successful sustainable transport run returning from Aitutaki on Sunday with four lasers for Sailing Cook Islands which will be used for the Cook Islands Games in October.
Rape accused yet to enter plea
Tuesday 30 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National
Teina Ngametuatoe appeared before Justice Christine Grice for a call over appearance in the High Court in Avarua yesterday.
A quarter of MPs are women, ‘half should be aim’
Tuesday 30 August 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Politics
Six of our elected legislators are women – a quarter of the 24 seat Parliament – but the aim should be to have women make up half of the MPs, the National Council of Women (CINCW) says.
More sun forecast after rainy spell
Tuesday 30 August 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Weather
Tourist Jasmin Banks who was in Rarotonga during last week's bad weather has now had a chance to lap up the sun that is forecast to continue.
Air NZ acknowledges court case outcome
Tuesday 30 August 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National
Air New Zealand acknowledges the outcome of the High Court that has resulted in Cook Islands Revenue Management owing the airline money.
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