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TMO ‘can import’ medicinal cannabis
Tuesday 20 September 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National
Cook Islands Secretary of Health Bob Williams says there is no ‘urgency’ to push on with legislation legalising medicinal cannabis because there is already one type available to access from New Zealand.
Rarotonga electricity prices to increase by $0.15 per unit
Tuesday 20 September 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
Te Aponga Uira (TAU) is introducing a flat surcharge of $0.15 per unit of electricity next month, blaming the rising costs of fuel due to the Russia-Ukraine war, and other supply chain issues.
The final farewell
Tuesday 20 September 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in National
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown was one of the many dignitaries who was invited to the state funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Abbey in London on Monday morning.
Exploring new ways of doing business
Monday 19 September 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Business, National
When the Covid-19 pandemic hit and the borders closed in 2020, Aitutaki businessman Tearaia Maoate had to reassess his plans.
The importance of local knowledge in award winning project
Monday 19 September 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, Local, National
The first-ever town plan for Avarua – the capital of the Cook Islands – has won an International Federation of Landscape Architects (IFLA) award for its response to the climate crisis at a Gala Awards Ceremony in South Korea recently. The Coconet TV spoke to Cook Island architect Romani Katoa on how he became involved, why it’s important for local Pacific Islanders to work on these kinds of projects, how he got into architecture and more in a quick Q&A below.
PM Brown attends Queen’s state funeral
Monday 19 September 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in National
Prime Minister Mark Brown is in London to attend Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s state funeral at Westminster Abbey held this morning.
$398k cannabis trial begins
Monday 19 September 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National
A trial for the alleged ‘captain’ of a cannabis drug operation started on Friday in the High Court at Avarua after multiple delays due to juror shortage.
Tereora students showcase powerful performances at annual dance show
Saturday 17 September 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The Tereora College Turangavaevae Performing Arts show thrilled the strong audience of several hundred at the National Auditorium on Thursday night.
School celebrates athletics success
Saturday 17 September 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Apii Takitumu students are chuffed to have won the Junior Overall Champion Trophy at the annual Prince of Wales Primary School athletics sports event this week.
Tribute to the protector of Peu Maori
Saturday 17 September 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The late Mauri Toa believed in the strength of the three pillars of the nation – the Government, the Church and Traditional leaders – and how they interacted with each other and affected the lives of the people.
Tauira’s dance of faith
Saturday 17 September 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Like the rest of the world, when the Covid-19 pandemic emerged, the Cook Islands came to a standstill. To capture the resilience of the nation in the face of such adversity, the Ministry of Finance and Economic management (MFEM) commissioned a song as part of this year’s annual budget themed ‘Keep the Faith’. The official video for the song was released this week.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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