National

Marae Moana Act draws criticism

Thursday 30 May 2019 | Published in Local

A workshop attended by community leaders and fisheries experts last week poked holes in the idea that the Marae Moana Act, which prioritises conservation in the Cook Islands’ marine space, restricts the country’s earning potential.

Local


Court orders psychiatric test

Thursday 30 May 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime

A young man who is always damaging his family property has been remanded in custody for a psychiatric assessment.

Crime

Dengue cases now 55

Thursday 30 May 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National

Dengue cases have jumped to 55 in the current outbreak and this has been confirmed by the Ministry for Health.

National


Talbot completes 3000 km

Thursday 30 May 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local

James Talbot has walked 3000 kilometres through and is expected to be in Cape Reinga on June 11.

Local

NZ minister hails meth initiative

Thursday 30 May 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National

New Zealand’s police minister Stuart Nash has praised the Cook Islands News initiative in assembling a leadership group to fight the methamphetamine (meth) rise in the country.

National

Pasifika Opera stars in Rarotonga

Thursday 30 May 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Local

The amazing voices of Pasifika Opera singers will grace the Cook Islands once again.

Local


$8.5m in Budget for roads

Thursday 30 May 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National

Road works are set to receive its biggest allocation ever in the 2019/2020 Budget, which will be tabled in Parliament when it meets on Tuesday next week.

National

Teau Vainetini Tivaivai on exhibit

Wednesday 29 May 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local

The Teau Vainetini tivaivai (hand embroidery) sewing group of Puaikura are exhibiting their beautiful creative pieces at the Calvary Hall this week until Friday.

Local


Opposition, NZ meet 'productive'

Wednesday 29 May 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics

The Opposition Democratic Party had a productive meeting with the New Zealand ministerial delegation led by its deputy prime minister Winston Peters last week, says party leader Tina Browne.

Politics


NZ supports drug probe

Wednesday 29 May 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National

New Zealand’s police minister Stuart Nash has been approached by a Cook Islander in Auckland with some important information about methamphetamine (meth) dealings in the Cook Islands.

National

History preserved in ancient stones

Tuesday 28 May 2019 | Published in Local

The Cook Islands National Museum received a unique set of ancient stone adze heads and pounders last week. The four large ancient stone adzes and two stone pounders were gifted by Vaine Veiao on behalf of the Teariki Veiao family. The stone adzes are ancient cutting tools similar to an axe.

Local


A feast of taste and culinary art

Tuesday 28 May 2019 | Published in Local

A feast of culinary art and fine dining was enjoyed at a classy dinner party in aid of young kayakers on Saturday night.

Local


Land or ocean outfall for treated wastewater?

Tuesday 28 May 2019 | Published in Environment

The question of whether treated wastewater should be dispersed of on land or into the ocean was the focus of a public meeting in Muri last week.

Environment


Concerns over water safety continue

Tuesday 28 May 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Local

Cook Islands Tourism says there are severe gaps in our laws and regulations regarding water safety.

Local

ICI investigates Muri flooding options

Tuesday 28 May 2019 | Published in Environment

A study is underway in Rarotonga to develop options to manage flooding impacts in the Muri catchment area and sediment runoff into the lagoon.

Environment


Brother jailed for manslaughter

Tuesday 28 May 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime

The manslaughter case involving Pera Junior Tamanu Pera came to an end on Wednesday last week when he was sentenced to five years and four months’ imprisonment.

Crime

Protesters voice concern over election issues

Tuesday 28 May 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National

Local businesswoman Ellena Tavioni led a small team of protesters at the Avarua wharf carpark yesterday to voice concern against the court making decisions on election matters.

National


Decision reserved on electoral petition

Tuesday 28 May 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National

Chief Justice Sir Hugh Williams has reserved his decision on the electoral petition filed by Democratic Party’s Nandi Glassie against Te-Hani Brown (Independent) for the Tengatangi-Areora-Ngatiarua (Atiu) seat.

National

NES celebrates biodiversity day

Tuesday 28 May 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local

The National Environment Service (NES) together with director Nga Puna celebrated International Biodiversity Day last Wednesday evening to commemorate the occasion in the Cook Islands, hosting a special event at their headquarters in Tupapa.

Local


Te Vaerua receives grant for rehabilitation work

Tuesday 28 May 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local

Te Vaerua Community Rehabilitation Service is back in business and is now operating from their new premises at 48a Pokoinu Road in Nikao.

Local


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