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King tides and swell warning remains
Thursday 14 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Weather
The Cook Islands Met Service is defending its response to the weather event that led to high swells throughout the south side of Rarotonga, saying it issued warnings ahead of time.
'Worst in 25 years'
Thursday 14 July 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Weather
Forty beachfront rooms have become unusable at The Rarotongan Resort as large waves combined with king tides smashed through the windows flooding these luxurious rooms and leaving behind an inch of sand.
King tides expected to ‘peak’ tonight: Met Service
Wednesday 13 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Weather
King tides are expected to continue for the next 24 hours, according to the Cook Islands Met Service.
Airline extends labour movement initiative after ‘positive response’
Wednesday 13 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
Air New Zealand has decided to extend its Fiji Labour Movement Air Support initiative after a positive response from accommodation providers.
Government receives new equipment
Wednesday 13 July 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Economy, National
The Cook Islands Ministry of Agriculture and Statistics Office have received some new laptops from the Asian Development Bank (ADB).
Matavera candidate Williams focusses on ‘unfinished jobs’
Wednesday 13 July 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Politics
Cook Islands Party’s candidate for Matavera Harriet Williams says her parents would be proud of her decision to run in this year’s General Election.
Pandemic triggers 25 percent increase in mental health issues
Wednesday 13 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National
The team leader behind a mental health survey canvassing more than 1100 people in Rarotonga and Aitutaki hopes it will eventually be used to improve the Cook Islands’ response to mental health issues.
Head of Audit Office resigns
Wednesday 13 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
The head of the Cook Islands Audit Office Allen Parker is stepping down, citing family health reasons.
Lady Moana dry docked in Tahiti
Wednesday 13 July 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Taio Shipping’s only operational outer islands cargo ship is dry docked in Tahiti for a necessary check that happens every four years.
Local sportswear company expands brand in Pacific
Tuesday 12 July 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
The Commonwealth Games in Birmingham at the end of this month will be a proud moment for the local sportswear company Onu Sportswear.
International company gets multimillion dollar deal
Tuesday 12 July 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National
The mapping data and products will assist Infrastructure Cook Islands in advancing sustainable infrastructure, improving disaster and climate resilience, and updating nautical charts.
Cooking classes offer lessons on inclusion, independence
Tuesday 12 July 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Local, National
Autism Cook Islands (ACI) held cooking classes as part of this month’s events to promote awareness, acceptance and inclusion of people living with autism here in the Cook Islands.
PM Brown unable to attend Forum summit due to ‘logistical issues’
Tuesday 12 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown will not attend the Pacific Islands Forum, citing logistical issues.
Alleged woman beater remanded in custody
Tuesday 12 July 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Court, National
A man who spent nearly a week on the run from police has been remanded without plea in custody.
Students build rat traps after learning about native birds
Tuesday 12 July 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Education, National
One of Apii Te Uki Ou’s year five and six classes built 10 rat traps after spending the term learning about Cook Islands’ native birds.
Driving offences top arrest list
Tuesday 12 July 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Police processed 24 arrests in June with the majority relating to driving offences from Rarotonga residents.
Dredging work completed at Avatiu harbour
Tuesday 12 July 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Local, National
Essential dredging work at Avatiu Marina has been completed over the weekend, to ensure the safe docking of the country’s new police patrol vessel from Australia, Te Kukupa II.
New draft Bill will not include homosexuality as a crime: PM
Tuesday 12 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown has expressed his intention to remove homosexuality from the Crimes Act.
Draft Population Policy open for public comment
Monday 11 July 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, National
The first Cook Islands draft Population Policy is now open for public comment, to ensure population trends and dynamics are considered when government planning is underway.
Standing to make a change
Monday 11 July 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Politics
At the age of seven, Piltz Tetevano Napa dreamed of becoming a pilot flying high in the skies.
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