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Longer prison time after successful Crown appeal
Thursday 7 July 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National
A former National Environment Service director of finance convicted of theft had her jail term extended after Crown Law successfully appealed her initial sentence.
Police name suspect wanted for alleged assault
Thursday 7 July 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National
Police have been unable to track Oswell Tunupopo, aged 37, who allegedly assaulted a woman at Wigmore’s store in Vaimaanga shortly before 3pm on Sunday.
Higher number of female candidates
Thursday 7 July 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Politics
The number of female candidates has more than doubled since 2014 in this year’s General Election and increased by seven candidates since 2018.
Avarua Ekalesia undergoing major renovation works
Wednesday 6 July 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
One of the oldest churches in the Cook Islands is undergoing major renovations in preparation for next year’s Bi-Centennial Celebrations in Rarotonga.
Vaka Marumaru Atua back home from Suwarrow trip
Wednesday 6 July 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Vaka Marumaru Atua and her crew arrived home in Rarotonga late Thursday night after 23 days away on a voyage to Suwarrow.
Flu cases on the rise
Wednesday 6 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National
Influenza appears to have taken hold in the Cook Islands this winter.
Vaimaanga man wanted for alleged assault on the run
Wednesday 6 July 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National
A Vaimaanga man who allegedly assaulted a woman on Sunday was still at large yesterday as police made attempts to take him in for questioning.
Progressive Party candidate wants to change international date line
Wednesday 6 July 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Politics
The Progressive Party’s lone candidate Te Tuhi Kelly who is running for Nikao-Panama seat wants to change the international date line to be the same as New Zealand.
Desexing programme reaches Mangaia
Wednesday 6 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Outer Islands
Dozens of cats and dogs on the island of Mangaia have been desexed thanks to a programme by Te Are Manu vet clinic.
Enforced Covid-19 isolation to end
Wednesday 6 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National
As Covid-19 daily case numbers wind down in the Cook Islands, Te Marae Ora is looking to enter the period of ‘normalising Covid-19’, which could mean an end to enforced isolation.
Cooks promote Marae Moana project in Lisbon
Tuesday 5 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Environment, National
The Cook Islands representative at the United Nations Ocean Conference is calling for more partners to further support the country’s Marae Moana project.
Health officials meet to discuss Covid-19 restrictions
Tuesday 5 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National
The further relaxation of the last of the Covid-19 restrictions looks likely, as Te Marae Ora met last night to discuss progress.
$300k poll budget
Tuesday 5 July 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National
The Cook Islands General Election to be held on August 1, 2022, is estimated to cost taxpayers $300,000 – similar to the budget of past elections.
Vetiver developments in the Cook Islands gains momentum
Tuesday 5 July 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National
Cook Islands has been featured by The Vetiver Network International (TVNI) as a case study Small Island Developing State in a review of Vetiver System applications.
Writer’s first book balances realness and representation
Tuesday 5 July 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
Cook Islander Maria Samuela has been writing stories for children since the 1990’s. This year, her first book for older readers, Beats of the Pa’u, was published by leading New Zealand publisher, Te Herenga Waka University Press. By Simone Kaho of Tagata Pasifika.
Natura Kuki Airani chair attending regional workshop
Tuesday 5 July 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
This week, Natura Kuki Airani chair Io Vakapora is attending the Pacific Organic and Ethical Trade Community (POETCom) Regional Workshop in Nadi, Fiji.
Driver blew over five times the legal alcohol limit
Tuesday 5 July 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National
Cook Islands Police ended a ‘relatively peaceful’ long weekend with two drunk drivers, a discharged firearm and an alleged fight.
Pitmasters cook up a storm
Tuesday 5 July 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
The second annual Barbecue Pitmasters competition was held on Saturday putting an end to the weeklong Raro Fire and Food Festival.
Safety challenges for cyclists, as numbers grow
Monday 4 July 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Local, National
A surge in cyclists and bike-riding during the pandemic is likely to become a permanent feature around the world including the Cook Islands.
Cook Islands welcomes ‘Partners in the Blue Pacific’
Monday 4 July 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
New Zealand, Australia, Japan, and the United Kingdom have joined the United States in an initiative titled “Partners in the Blue Pacific” which has the goal of improved cooperation in the Pacific region.
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