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Palmerston gets booster shot today
Tuesday 30 August 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National, Outer Islands
Covid-19 vaccines and crew on Te Kukupa II set sail to the remote Southern Group island of Palmerston yesterday afternoon.
Failed private prosecution earns CAC $277,046 legal bill
Tuesday 30 August 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National
Citizens against Corruption has reportedly been slapped with a $277,046 bill after their failed private prosecution against Prime Minister Mark Brown and former Prime Minister Henry Puna last year.
Week of High Court hearings start today
Monday 29 August 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National
Justice Christine Grice will preside over a week of High Court hearings at Avarua, commencing today with a two-day jury trial.
Western bank gabions stabilise Takuvaine stream
Monday 29 August 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, National
Contractors are continuing the widening and stabilisation of the Takuvaine stream bank where it approaches the new Empire bridge in Avarua.
Celebrating Cooks’ culture in Perth, Australia
Monday 29 August 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
Cook Islands dancers in Perth, Australia dazzled the audience with their cultural expertise on stage recently in the 2022 Te Mire Ura competition.
12 months disqualification after high speed checkpoint escape
Monday 29 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National
A man who sped away from a police checkpoint has had his licence disqualified for 12 months, and has been fined by the Courts.
Satellites help farmers manage land in pilot study
Monday 29 August 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Farmers on Rarotonga will soon have a better idea of how much land they have with the help of hand held GPS devices.
Lawyer calls for restorative justice
Monday 29 August 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Politics
A local defence lawyer is calling for Cook Islands laws to be more forgiving on less serious crime and to focus on counseling rather than punishment.
Apii Nikao celebrates Cook Islands culture
Saturday 27 August 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Culture, Local, National
Apii Nikao celebrated the end of their Cook Islands Maori Week with drum dance, traditional songs and decorated classrooms on Friday.
‘Healthy lunch only’ Wednesdays for Penrhyn students
Saturday 27 August 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The northern island Penrhyn schools of Omoka and Tetautua are tackling the health of their children in earnest with its ‘healthy lunch only’ policy on Wednesdays.
Covid prompts early move home
Saturday 27 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National
A husband-and-wife who have been admitted to the Bar in the Cook Islands are excited about the next step.
Electoral petitions likely to head to the Pa Enua
Saturday 27 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics
Hearings on three electoral petitions could end up taking place in the Pa Enua.
High school entrepreneurs take the stage
Saturday 27 August 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Business, Education, National
Young Cook Islands entrepreneurs battle for an $800 cash prize as they share their newly formed businesses to a high profile panel.
Trouble in paradise? Conflict concerns raised as Manuae trust planned
Saturday 27 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Outer Islands
A group of Pa Enua landowners are seeking $2million over the next five years to help restore and protect the uninhabited atoll of Manuae, but concerns about conflicts of interest are bubbling under the surface.
Private sector joining forces with government to battle climate change
Friday 26 August 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Environment, National
A meeting to help the private sector ‘raise ambitions’ for climate resilience is being hosted by the Chamber of Commerce today.
MFEM backs catastrophe risk insurance company
Friday 26 August 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Environment, National
At the recent Forum Economic Ministers Meeting (FEMM) sponsored by the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS) and held in Port Vila, Vanuatu, attendees were captivated by a unique presentation by the region’s Pacific Catastrophe Risk Insurance Company (PCRIC).
CIP move good for Mauke, says new-elected MP Matapo
Friday 26 August 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Politics
The incoming coalition government’s newest member Stephen Matapo says teaming up with the Cook Islands Party was the right move for Mauke, adding discussions had begun regarding a potential ministerial position.
Court denies request to further relax bail conditions
Friday 26 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National
A man who evaded the police for a week has been denied a request to further relax his bail conditions.
Scott re-elected Tourism Industry Council head
Friday 26 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Business, National
Cook Islands tourism is picking up, but is still highly reliant on one source, according to the Tourism Council’s president.
Paunu provides peace of mind for Rarotonga mums
Friday 26 August 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National
An “amazing” turnout of 32 babies and toddlers from Vaka Puaikura attended the Paunu Day yesterday.
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