National

Govt entities failing to meet reporting obligations: PAC

Monday 30 September 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Parliament

The Public Accounts Committee is urging Cabinet Ministers to take action and work with their respective ministries and agencies to submit their report to Parliament.

National


Commitment to providing quality primary care and oral health services

Monday 30 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Health, Local, National

Visitors to the newly refurbished Te Puna Ora Tumanava complex – offering primary care and oral health services – will now experience top-class facilities prioritising health and safety.

Health

TTV estimates $837,000 in water tariff revenue

Monday 30 September 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, Local, National

The Rarotonga water agency To Tatou Vai (TTV) estimates it will collect just over $830,000 in the current financial year from water tariffs that come into effect tomorrow.

Economy


Cook Islands makes history with FIRST Global gold

Monday 30 September 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Technology

The extraordinary Cook Islands Robotics all-girls team made history after winning gold medal alongside the People’s Republic of China, Republic of Moldova and Madagascar in the FIRST Global Winning Alliance category of the 2024 FIRST Global Challenge in Athens, Greece, over the weekend.

National


Tourism honours industry favourites

Saturday 28 September 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in National, Tourism

The Cook Islands Tourism Corporation celebrated the tourism industry and its hardworking staff through the People’s Choice Awards, recognising individuals and businesses that have made significant contributions to the sector.

National


Ombudsman reflects on 40 years of advocacy

Saturday 28 September 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

The 40th anniversary of Te Mata Akamoeau/Office of the Ombudsman on Thursday reflected on the four decades of dedicated service, advocacy and commitment to upholding the rights of Cook Islands citizens.

Local


Children electrocuted, MOCD implements safety measures 

Saturday 28 September 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Local, National

The Ministry of Cultural Development has investigated and prepared a report on the electrocution of two children who were performing on stage during the opening ceremony of last week’s 52nd Underwater Minerals Conference at the National Auditorium.

Local


Bench warrant remains for absconding defendant

Saturday 28 September 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National

The bench warrant issued for a man who was arrested with 71 cannabis plants in July of this year remains in effect until his return to the Cook Islands.

Court


Herrmann reappointed Secretary of Foreign Affairs and Immigration

Saturday 28 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

Tepaeru Herrmann has been reappointed as the Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI) for a fourth consecutive term.

Local


Juvenile crime concerns rise, ‘Parents need to start being parents’: Minister Mokoroa

Saturday 28 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Crime, National

A fifth juvenile was arrested this week in Rarotonga, sparking concerns about the increasing rates of juvenile crime and prompting calls for greater parental involvement, community support and cooperation with law enforcement.

Crime


Cook Islands Ombudsman Office celebrates 40 years

Friday 27 September 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National

The Cook Islands Ombudsman Office yesterday celebrated 40 years of serving its responsibility for investigating complaints against Government Ministries and Crown Agencies under the Ombudsman Act 1984.

National


Eight locals to undergo micro-credential course on transnational organised crime

Friday 27 September 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Crime, National, Outer Islands

Eight locals will undertake a micro-credential course on transnational organised crime (TNOC), which will be recognised at an Australian university level.

Crime


Judge finds foreign national not guilty of indecent assault

Friday 27 September 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Court, National

A 55-year-old foreign national has been acquitted of an indecent assault charge by the Cook Islands High Court following a judge-alone trial on Thursday.

Court


Dog attacks on the rise again

Friday 27 September 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Local, National, Tourism

Concerns about the rising number of dog attacks are growing after recent incidents in which students fell off their bikes while being chased by dogs and a tourist was bitten on the side of the road.

Local


Cook Islands Clean-Up Day reveals alarming amounts of trash

Friday 27 September 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, National

Te Tu’anga Taporoporo/National Environment Service witnessed an “alarming” amount of waste collected during Clean Up Cook Islands Day held earlier this month, which has more than doubled from previous years.

Environment


Transportation issues stalling parliamentary consultations in Northern Group

Thursday 26 September 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Parliament

The Constitutional Review Special Select Committee is awaiting confirmation from Parliament Services regarding flight arrangements for their consultations on the three Constitutional Amendment Bills in the Northern Pa Enua. This was confirmed by the Committee chair and Foreign Affairs and Immigration Minister Tingika Elikana yesterday. Presenting a verbal report in Parliament last week, Elikana said […]

National


Crown alleges indecent touching in judge alone trial, defendant denies

Thursday 26 September 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Court, National

The trial of a man accused of indecently assaulting a 13-year-old girl in Rarotonga is underway, with the Crown presenting evidence of the defendant’s alleged inappropriate touching of the victim’s thigh during a car ride.

Court


Cook Islands Government considers electoral reform to allow ‘better representation’

Thursday 26 September 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Parliament

The Cook Islands Party coalition government is exploring electoral reforms that could result in larger constituencies divided into two and smaller ones from the Pa Enua merged.

National


Visiting group Te Mana O Te Rima offers health services to Rarotonga elders

Thursday 26 September 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Elderly people in Rarotonga will join the world in celebrating the United Nations International Day of Older People on Tuesday next week.

Local


Mangaia youth embrace traditional voyaging skills

Thursday 26 September 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands

Te Puna Marama Voyaging Foundation has successfully completed their Teretereanga Vaka programme in Mangaia, providing educational opportunities for youth on the island to participate in a course that promotes and preserves the art of traditional voyaging and navigation.

National


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