National

Western Pacific to miss UN goal to cut early deaths from lifestyle diseases: WHO

Wednesday 30 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Health, National

The World Health Organisation (WHO) says Western Pacific countries including the Cook Islands will likely miss out on the United Nations’ goal to reduce premature deaths from lifestyle-related diseases such as cancer and diabetes, as a result of alcohol and tobacco intake.

Health


ICI alleviates self help in Aitutaki

Wednesday 30 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, National, Outer Islands

Aitutaki mayor Nick Henry has acknowledged Infrastructure Cook Islands (ICI) for stepping in to assist with the water supply challenges in Aitutaki.

Environment


Call to conserve water

Wednesday 30 October 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Local, National

Conserving water is a key to improving supply in Rarotonga, reports Talaia Mika, and part of the solution to enabling fire brigades to fight fires in these current times of water shortage.

Local


Crashes, burglaries on Gospel Day long weekend: Police

Wednesday 30 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Crime, National

The long Gospel Day weekend was a relatively quiet and peaceful holiday with few incidents reported to police.

Crime


Court briefs

Wednesday 30 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National

Assault case to proceed At the Chief Justice Patrick Keane High Court sitting last week, Judge Romeo Nee Nee, who denied charges of assaulting a female, had his case adjourned to December 13. Nee Nee represented by defence lawyer Michelle Tangimama requested that his trial be held in December to replace one of her trial […]

Court


Jail warning to drunk driver

Wednesday 30 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National

A man has been disqualified from driving for 16 months after he was convicted for excess breath alcohol and other driving related charges.

Court


Cook Islands sets climate change goals for COP29

Wednesday 30 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, National

The Cook Islands delegation to the 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference or Conference of the Parties of the UNFCCC, COP29 will advocate for climate finance, keeping 1.5 degrees alive and transparency in negotiations.

Environment


SG chairs Companies Amendment Bill sub-committee

Tuesday 29 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Parliament

A parliamentary sub-committee chaired by the Solicitor-General Lauaki Annandale has been approved by Parliament to review the Companies Amendment Bill 2024.

National


Cook Islands to host Deep Sea international conference

Tuesday 29 October 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Environment, National

Cook Islands is set to host the international Deep Ocean Symposium on Thursay to further explore the impact of seabed exploration and “mining on our future”.

Environment

Green climate fund direct access accreditation a milestone

Tuesday 29 October 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, National

CINews journalist Melina Etches in this report explains the banking milestone reached by the bank of the Cook Islands in gaining accreditation as a Green Climate Fund direct access entity.

Environment


Aitutaki families prioritised

Tuesday 29 October 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Family welfare and wellbeing are being prioitised in Aitutaki under the new mayor, Nick Henry.

Local


Defence bids for case dismissal

Tuesday 29 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National

Defence lawyer Norman George made submissions for the dismissal of charges in a 2020 assault on a female case at the Criminal Court in Avarua on Thursday.

Court


Court briefs

Tuesday 29 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National

The Chief Justice, Patrick Keane is expected to sentence a man who has admitted to 47 charges of rape, indecent assault, and indecent acts.

Court


New roadwork $5.9m budget for Nikao

Tuesday 29 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, Local, National

Infrastructure Cook Islands has appropriated a budget of $5.9million for roadworks to be utilised mostly on improvement of the Nikao road in the current financial year, says the ministry’s secretary Elizabeth Wright-Koteka.

Economy


Ongoing water challenge ‘a big concern’ for fire brigade

Saturday 26 October 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Environment, Local, National

Ongoing water supply shortages are a nightmare for firefighters like the Puaikura Fire Brigade.

Environment


Report launched at deep ocean symposium

Saturday 26 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National

A new research report will be launched at the Deep Ocean Symposium taking place at USP on Thursday next week.

Environment


Vodafone bake sale for breast cancer awareness

Saturday 26 October 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Vodafone Cook Islands decked out in a pink themed bake sale yesterday morning to support the Pink RibbonOctober Breast Cancer Awareness month.

Local


Former Tau engineer backs Date on electrocution allegations

Saturday 26 October 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Local, National

Another former engineer for the power authority, Te Aponga Uira (TAU) who wished not to be identified due to the seriousness of the issue regarding the four TAU staff who were electrocuted, has supported the controversial allegations by electrical technician Hideki Date.

Local


TAU under fire, defends actions

Saturday 26 October 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Economy, Local, National

Cook Islands’ power authority, Te Aponga Uira (TAU) has finally explained and provided an update on the electrocution incident which injured four of its staff in August. This comes after months of attempts by Cook Islands News to obtain a factual explanation and an update on the scandal.

Economy


Apii Avarua Celebrate Kia Orana Day

Saturday 26 October 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, Local, National

Apii Avarua yesterday celebrated their weekly Friday Kia Orana Day theme with a difference by celebrating the 2024 Cook Islands Games which closed last week.

Education


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