National
Questions over $120 million spent on fixing water system
Wednesday 1 December 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Economy, National
Rarotonga is continuing to face water shortages, having not received significant rainfall for a number of weeks now.
Tourists to return to ‘green dirty' lagoon
Wednesday 1 December 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Environment, National
Ngatangiia MP Tamaiva Tuavera says people in his constituency are starting to stir again over the poor state of Muri’s lagoon.
Men encouraged to speak
Wednesday 1 December 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National
An overwhelming number of people an evening in celebration of Men's Health Month.
Man bailed on indecent assault and burglary charges
Tuesday 30 November 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
A man facing indecent assault and burglary charges has been given bail following a weekend incident on Rarotonga.
Atiu fatal crash: Alcohol and speed believed to be factors
Tuesday 30 November 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
A 60-year-old man was killed following a crash in Atiu on Friday.
Mana Tiaki Ngatangiia to host caregivers’ workshop
Tuesday 30 November 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National
Learning how to better care for elderly patients or family members will be the focus of a training workshop in Ngatangiia tomorrow.
Stats Office expects decline in population as 2021 Census begins
Tuesday 30 November 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Economy, National
Work for the 2021 Census has kicked off and is running smoothly with the aim of having the survey held every five years, started in Rarotonga this week.
Government fully committed to lifelong learning at all levels
Tuesday 30 November 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National
The young are our future – and education is the key to unlocking their potential and future prosperity, both for them and for the Cook Islands as a whole, writes Prime Minister Mark Brown.
Members missing out on thousands in wrong super fund
Tuesday 30 November 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
People are missing out on tens of thousands of dollars by staying in the Cook Islands National Superannuation Fund’s (CINSF) conservative option, says the fund’s chief executive.
Are Pa Metua happy with new premises
Tuesday 30 November 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National
The members of Rarotonga’s centre for the elderly is pleased with their new premises that will be ready for occupation next year.
Work resumes on Empire Bridge after EIA approval
Tuesday 30 November 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
Work resumed on the Empire Bridge following the approval of the environment impact assessment (EIA) on Thursday.
Licence requirements for 60 year plus a ‘rigmarole’
Tuesday 30 November 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
People over 60 needing to go through a medical examination to renew their licence is an “unnecessary rigmarole”, says ex-policeman Rod Henderson.
Health ministry secures Covid-19 vaccine booster
Tuesday 30 November 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National
The Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine booster will be available from mid of December, says Te Marae Ora Minister of Health. This was confirmed by the New Zealand Ministry of Health during a Zoom meeting with Te Marae Ora health ministry officials yesterday. The dates for the roll-out of the third dose will be confirmed next week.
Over 1000 students enrol for Fees Free courses at CITTI
Monday 29 November 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
The number of Cook Islands Tertiary Training Institute (CITTI) students skyrocketed from 140 students to over 1000 following the Government’s “Fees Free” study scheme which was rolled out last year in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Youth Council ‘Couch Talks’
Monday 29 November 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Health, National
The Cook Islands Youth Council is excited to announce another initiative to advocate for men’s health and wellbeing during Movember.
Apii Te Uki Ou opens to Year 9 in 2022, year 10 in 2023
Monday 29 November 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Education, National
Apii Te Uki Ou is opening its doors to year nine students next year and year ten students in 2023.
Bigwigs trial date ‘may need to avoid general election’
Monday 29 November 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National
The trial date of suspended Deputy Prime Minister Robert Tapaitau, former director of the National Environment Service Nga Puna, and former secretary of Infrastructure Cook Islands Diane Charlie-Puna, might need to avoid the general election says, Chief Justice.
Money skills sharpened at the Creative Centre
Monday 29 November 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Health, National
CITC (Cook Islands Trading Corporation), in collaboration with ANZ Bank, conducted two workshops last week to help clients at the Creative Centre develop their money skills.
Infrastructure Committee reaching out to private sector
Monday 29 November 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National
The Cook Islands National Infrastructure Committee is wanting to reach out to the private sector involved in infrastructure.
$60 million boost from NZ
Monday 29 November 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National
The local tourism sector is anticipating a timely boost ahead of the January 13 border reopening after New Zealand government announced $60 million support to the Cook Islands.
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