National

Apii Nikao students showcase culture in Maori Week performances

Thursday 18 July 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, National

Apii Nikao students celebrated Cook Islands Maori Week with a hive of activities before heading into their school break for the end of term two, which begins tomorrow.

Education


Cook Islands and ADB discuss continued partnership for development goals

Wednesday 17 July 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National

Public Service Commissioner Carl Hunter and Asian Development Bank (ADB) representative James Webb met last month in Rarotonga to discuss forward co-operation between the Cook Islands and the ADB in the public sector.

Economy


Tapaitau appeal dismissed

Wednesday 17 July 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National

Former deputy prime minister Robert Tapaitau will continue serving his two-year-and-nine-months sentence after an appeal against it was dismissed this week by the Court of Appeal.

Court


Minister to make history as first female chair of WHO meeting

Wednesday 17 July 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Health, National

Minister for Health Vainetutai Rose Toki-Brown is set to become the first female to chair the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Committee for the Western Pacific meeting in Manila, Philippines, this October.

Health


Public input sought on Sovereign Wealth Fund

Wednesday 17 July 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, Local, National, Technology

Public consultations on establishing a Sovereign Wealth Fund, “a long-term savings account for future generations of the Cook Islands”, begin this evening at 6pm in Vaka Takitumu at the Matavera CICC Sunday School Hall.

Environment


Family business builds on legacy: Wichman children lead Cook Islands Building Supplies expansion

Wednesday 17 July 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Business, Features, Go Local, National

The Wichman family-built Cook Islands Building Supplies has grown from a small store to a leading supplier with a new fleet, bigger warehouse and expansion plans.

Business


Ex-top cop gets leeway on vehicle

Wednesday 17 July 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, Local, National

Despite his retirement, Cook Islands’ former police commissioner is allowed temporary use of a police vehicle while he moves his belongings and a permanent replacement is being chosen.

Crime


Love and reconciliation: Retired Bishop calls for renewal in farewell sermon

Tuesday 16 July 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Church Talk, Features, Local, National

Retired Bishop Paul Donoghue delivered a farewell sermon emphasising the importance of good leadership and the need for love and reconciliation within the Catholic Diocese of Rarotonga.

Church Talk


Training aims to combat plant pests

Tuesday 16 July 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Environment, Local, National

The Plant Health Clinic Training, held for the first time at the Ministry of Agriculture, aims to enhance the skills of the ministry’s extension officers and identify potential plant threats to bolster Cook Islands’ farming sector.

Environment


New Public Health Act not implemented for upcoming Tutaka programme

Tuesday 16 July 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, Local, National

The upcoming Tutaka programme will proceed as planned without utilising any provisions of the new Public Health Act, says Te Marae Ora (TMO) health secretary Bob Williams.

Health


Herrmann to remain acting MFAI Secretary

Tuesday 16 July 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National

The Office of the Public Service Commissioner (OPSC) says incumbent Tepaeru Herrmann will continue as the acting Secretary of Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI).

Local


Police suspect ‘same culprit’ in multiple Avarua break-ins

Tuesday 16 July 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Crime, National

The Cook Islands Library and Museum and the University of the South Pacific Cook Islands Campus reported break-ins yesterday, with police suspecting the same culprit.

Crime


Sober drivers lead to crash-free weekend, gunshots reported

Tuesday 16 July 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Crime, National

A police traffic enforcement check in Rarotonga over weekend found that most drivers were sober, leading to a crash-free weekend.

Crime


Boost for Aitutaki healthcare

Monday 15 July 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Health, Local, National, Outer Islands

Aitutaki’s newly opened oxygen plant is expected to provide a significant boost to the island’s healthcare services, while expert technicians work to ensure its smooth operation.

Health


Young Aitutaki mariners set sail for global qualifications

Monday 15 July 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, Local, National, Outer Islands

Young men from Aitutaki are on a pathway to further their maritime knowledge and skills by attending a Standards of Training Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) course, a globally recognised set of standards for sailors, in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Education


Fukofuka-Murare takes up deputy high comm role

Monday 15 July 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, Local, National

The Cook Islands High Commission in New Zealand has welcomed Deputy High Commissioner Amelia Fukofuka-Murare.

Economy


Ombudsman cites privacy in refusal to discuss police complaint matters

Monday 15 July 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, Local, National

The Office of the Ombudsman says it is difficult and improper to discuss cases that are referred to them as they are private matters.

Crime


Known offender appears in court for multiple burglaries

Monday 15 July 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Crime, National

A man in his 20s has been given time to seek legal advice after he was arrested and remanded in custody for burglary charges.

Court


Court news

Monday 15 July 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National

A repeat offender was back in court for a common assault charge last week. Okirua Manuela was charged with common assault, accused of assaulting a man in Avatiu on May 1.

Court


Govt to acquire cargo ships, plans to take control of domestic shipping

Monday 15 July 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, Local, National, Outer Islands

Cook Islands government is awaiting confirmation from Japan that a cargo-passenger ship meeting their specific requirements will arrive before the end of the year, while also negotiating with China for a second ship.

Economy


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