National
Grant supports Te Puna Marama’s mission to empower youth through voyaging
Friday 7 June 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Te Puna Marama Voyaging Foundation is committed to educating young people about the traditional navigation techniques and wayfinding methods practiced by our ancestors.
Jury finds driver guilty in fatal motorcycle crash
Friday 7 June 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A man accused of driving dangerously resulting in the death of a 24-year-old in 2023 has been found guilty by a jury at the High Court in Avarua.
Elderly driver injured in road rage assault
Friday 7 June 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
An elderly driver sustained a serious facial injury after being allegedly assaulted by another driver in a road rage incident on Wednesday afternoon.
Tourism industry, Fijian residents welcome NZ scrapping transit visas
Friday 7 June 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Fiji, National, New Zealand, Regional, Tourism
Cook Islands tourism industry and Fijians residing here have welcomed New Zealand’s decision to lift transit visa requirements for Fiji nationals travelling through NZ.
Cook Islands delegation highlights commitment to fair labour practices at ILO conference
Thursday 6 June 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
Associate Minister for the Ministry of Internal Affairs Te-Hani Brown is leading the Cook Islands delegation at the 112th International Labour Conference (ILC) in Geneva, which began on June 3.
High Court to hear closing arguments in bike crash trial
Thursday 6 June 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
Closing submissions for the fatal motorcycle crash matter of June 10, 2023 in Titikaveka will be heard from Crown Law prosecutors and defence lawyer Norman George at the High Court in Avarua today.
Tourists injured in motorbike crash
Thursday 6 June 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Crime, Local, National
A pair of tourists sustained injuries in a motorbike crash at the Nikao Seawall on Tuesday night, police reported yesterday.
Flying high on public funds: Audit report recommends economy class for CIIC travel
Thursday 6 June 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, Editor's Pick, National
All travel by Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC) employees and board members should be economy class, an audit report has recommended after finding past overseas trips involved business class and premier economy travels.
Cook Islands community in Hawaii thrilled to reconnect with delegation
Wednesday 5 June 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Culture, Entertainment, Features, National
The Cook Islands community in Hawai’i is enjoying the cherished opportunity to reconnect with families and friends, while also making new connections with the visiting Cook Islands delegation. Melina Etches reports from Honolulu.
New $620,000 forklift expected to transform cargo handling
Wednesday 5 June 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
At the bustling Ports Authority in Avatiu, where the movement of cargo is the lifeblood of the operation, a seasoned mechanic and forklift driver is filled with excitement.
Locked bikes targeted in recent thefts, Police say
Wednesday 5 June 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Police are suspecting that motorbikes that have been stolen in Rarotonga are part of an organised unlawful activity.
Health ministry to regulate sea burials after public concerns
Tuesday 4 June 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
A regulation on sea burials is in the works with discussions set to be held to determine the specifics of what the regulation will entail.
Court briefs
Tuesday 4 June 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
In a careless driving causing injury case heard before Justice of the Peace John Whitta last week, defence lawyer Mark Short requested an adjournment.
Vaka Marumaru Atua crew greeted by host country and Cook Islanders in Hawaii
Tuesday 4 June 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National, Tourism
The Cook Islands voyaging canoe Marumaru Atua arrived at Sand Island, Hawaii, on Saturday.
Vaping ban takes effect July 1
Tuesday 4 June 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Editor's Pick, Health, Local, National
The sale of e-cigarettes, including vapes, is expected to be banned by July 1, 2024, the proposed commencement date of the new Tobacco Products Control Amendment Act 2024.
Local students participate in Chinese comp
Saturday 1 June 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Art, Education, Features, National
A Chinese Bridge Competition held at the University of the South Pacific (USP) Cook Islands Campus this week saw students participating in Chinese language and proficiency and discussing their understanding of the Chinese culture.
Te Ipukarea Society: Students raise awareness for the Kōiti habitat
Saturday 1 June 2024 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National
This week’s Environmental Column is written by Gabriella Napa, a budding journalist and writer of Youth Media Cook Islands.
Tourism operators commit to safety with annual water safety programme
Saturday 1 June 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Tourism
Fifty marine tourism operators from Rarotonga are currently taking part in an annual water safety programme, delivered by Te Mato Manava Turoto Cook Islands Tourism (CIT), in partnership with Water Safety & Surf Lifesaving Cook Islands.
Public input sought on draft plan for turtles and marine life
Saturday 1 June 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, National
Cook Islands National Environment Service’s draft Environment Management Plan for the southern sea passages of Rarotonga, which focuses on addressing matters such as turtle conservation, is expected to be released by the end of June.
Court briefs
Saturday 1 June 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
The case of a juvenile alleged of unlawfully taking a government vehicle has been adjourned to July 4.