National

Cook Islands Law Society under new leadership

Thursday 10 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, Local, National

Cook Islands Law Society’s newly-appointed president Marie Francis is looking forward to working with fellow society members and the Cook Islands community.

Crime


Cook Islander caught in Noumea chaos

Thursday 10 December 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in National, New Caledonia, Regional

A Cook Islander, her husband and their children are caught up in rising unrest in New Caledonia's capital as protest action against the planned sale of Vale nickel plant continues.

National


Caught by a snap and sentenced

Thursday 10 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National

Selfie-incriminating: An ex-convict was caught after leaving mobile phone at scene of attempted burglary – with a picture of himself as his screensaver.

Crime

Internet migration disrupts TV service

Thursday 10 December 2020 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Technology

The customers of Vodafone Cook Islands’ owned and managed Moana TV will be experiencing continued disruptions to service with “poor picture quality and freezing on most of the international channels”.

National


Target set for lowest annual break-ins

Thursday 10 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, Local, National

Despite an increase in the number of reported burglaries last month, police are on target to record the lowest annual number of break-ins in more than five years.

Crime


Taking the plunge! Local photographer gets international recognition

Wednesday 9 December 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

A photograph taken by a local photographer has been recognised in the International Wedding Photographer of the Year Awards.

Local


Sex offender’s work release halted

Wednesday 9 December 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Crime, National

Corrective Services Minister George (Maggie) Angene will meet with his senior officials today to discuss the controversial work release privilege granted to a convicted child sex offender.

Crime


‘Learn hard, don’t play around’

Wednesday 9 December 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National

Tara Mitchell, Apii Avarua’s Dux of the Year recipient, has attended the school since she was a toddler in the Early Childhood Education (ECE) classes.

Education


Two HIV cases living in Cooks

Wednesday 9 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National

Chlamydia continues to be the most common sexually transmitted infection in Cook Islands followed by gonorrhoea and syphilis.

Health


Maiata Forsyth claims Apii Nikao’s dux award

Wednesday 9 December 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National

Maiata Forsyth was awarded Apii Nikao’s Dux of the Year 2020 at the school’s prize giving ceremony on Friday last week.

Education


Santa Claus is coming to town

Wednesday 9 December 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, Local, National

Santa and his elf, Christmas carols and cartoon characters will share festive cheer through town in the Tropical Christmas parade, starting at 4pm tomorrow.

Culture

Police start advocacy work

Wednesday 9 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National

As part of the Cook Islands Police Crime Prevention advocacy work, a team met with the Cook Islands Fijian executive members this week to discuss ways to prevent the increase in vehicle crashes and domestic violence.

Crime


Once in a lifetime opportunity for Cook Islands designers

Tuesday 8 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Culture, National

When Cook Island designers Toka Toka and Ina Ropu-Tengaru received news that they would be part of a fashion event in London, they were shocked.

Culture


Steps to ban ‘highly toxic’ pesticides

Tuesday 8 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, Health, National

The Pesticides Board will start registration of all pesticides imported into the Cook Islands by both commercial and non-commercial entities.

Environment


Government's ecological report challenged

Tuesday 8 December 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Environment, National

Community water lobby group Te Vai Ora Maori is questioning key findings from a government funded ecological report after a six-day field study was conducted in January. Community water lobby group Te Vai Ora Maori is questioning key findings from a government funded ecological report after a six-day field study was conducted in January.

Environment


Humbled and honoured by award

Tuesday 8 December 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National

Apii Te Uki Ou farewells 31 Year 8 students who will join Tereora College for higher education.

Education


Paradise is loading...

Tuesday 8 December 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National

Kiwis are being asked to start planning for their Cook Islands holiday with a new virtual 360 navigation tool.

Economy


Rapid survey for Covid assessment

Tuesday 8 December 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, National

The coronavirus has devastated and changed the world. The unprecedented pandemic has killed more than 1.5 million people, plundered the livelihoods, and devastated the security and normalcy of societies, worldwide.

Economy


New water station at centre of community

Monday 7 December 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Punanga Nui Market’s first water station’s blessing took place on Friday morning with the special planting ceremony of lemon and chilli trees.

Local


Shanya Sahay admitted to the bar

Monday 7 December 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Shanya Ruth Sahay in Brisbane Australia was admitted as a Barrister of the High court of the Cook Islands via an audio video link.

Local


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