National
Legacy waste project rolls on
Thursday 7 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National
Phase two of the Tu’anga Taporoporo/National Environment Service (NES), Te Titā ki te Titā kore programme, Rarotonga’s legacy waste project, has been extended until June 2025.
TAU admits responsibility
Thursday 7 November 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Economy, National
Rarotonga’s power authority, Te Aponga Uira (TAU) has confirmed that the four workers who were recently electrocuted and injured will receive compensation after investigations revealed significant breaches in standard operating procedures.
Town speed limit drops to 30kph
Thursday 7 November 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
In a move aimed at improving road safety in town, the speed limit in Avarua has been reduced from 50kph to 30kph.
NES engages with remote communities on Environment Bill 2024
Wednesday 6 November 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Environment, National
National Environment Service staff including the Director Halatoa Fua have recently returned from the Northern Group holding consultations on the Environment Bill 2024 and National Biodiversity Strategy & Action Plan (NBSAP).
Allged thief charged
Wednesday 6 November 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Crime, National
A teenager has been caught and charged with attempted burglary and being unlawfully found following a burglary in Tupapa on Monday. The charges were confirmed by Cook Islands Police Service spokesperson Trevor Pitt who said the matter has been prepared for referral to the Juvenile Crime Prevention Committee (JCPC). Tupapa resident Talissa Koteka took to […]
Training re-introduced
Wednesday 6 November 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Crime, National
Cook Islands Police Service has revitalised the ‘Train the Trainers’ Course, which was stopped in 2018, with the goal of enhancing local abilities.
Date calls in Pacific support
Wednesday 6 November 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Local, National
TAU whistleblower Hideki Date has reached out to the Pacific Power Association (PPA) regarding the alleged electrocution cover-up.
Summer Covid warnings
Wednesday 6 November 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Health, National
Predictions of a new wave of Covid-19 infections and deaths are circulating in New Zealand.
I don’t expect much change: PM Brown on US Elections
Wednesday 6 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National
Prime Minister Mark Brown says both the Democrats and Republics have similar policies on the Indo-Pacific and he does not expect much change when the United States next president is confirmed. Losirene Lacanivalu reports.
Police open facility to help build force
Tuesday 5 November 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Crime, Local, National
NZ Police boss says recruiting and retaining cops is a problem there as it is here in the Cook Islands.
Strengthening delivery model for climate (and ocean) information services
Tuesday 5 November 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The importance of effective communication and preparedness for Early Warning Systems (EWS) covering oceans and islands cannot be overstated.
Mama Ts delightful fusion of lamb curry and butter chicken
Tuesday 5 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Business, Features, Food, Go Local, National
Don’t miss the exceptional flavours of Fiji-Indian lamb curry and butter chicken at the local delightful restaurant, Mama Ts located in Arorangi.
Cook Islands Tourism to Establish Destination Management Framework
Tuesday 5 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Tourism
The Cook Islands Tourism Corporation (CIT) is leading an essential journey to develop a Destination Management Plan to guide tourism sustainably.
Climate change pushback if Trump wins
Tuesday 5 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, National
The leading Cook Islands environmental lobby group says that if Donald Trump wins the United States elections, it will push back on climate change negotiations made since he was last in office.
Police attend to 3 road crashes
Monday 4 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Cook Islands Police attended to three road crashes in the weekend.
Cooks Police in 2 weeks training session and training facility launched today
Monday 4 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Crime, Local, National
Thirteen Police Officers will be part of a two-week session to strengthen their capabilities in assessing and utilising appropriate tactical options in dealing with offenders.
Bail conditions changed, man travels to Pa Enua
Monday 4 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A man who faces two counts of indecent assault has had his bail conditions changed allowing him to travel home to the Pa Enua as police wait to speak to two more witnesses.
Woman denies careless driving charge
Monday 4 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
At the Criminal Court on Thursday, Vaine Ioane denied two counts of careless driving causing injury.
Keep our water free, Don't exploit our water: Pa Metua
Monday 4 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, Local, National
Landowner appeals to MPs to revoke water charges.
Deep ocean groundings
Saturday 2 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, Features, National, Weekend
Journalist Rachel Reeves shares insights and revelations from this week’s Deep Sea Symposium hosted by the Cook Islands Centre For Research (Te Puna Vai Marama).
