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Nui programme celebrates a year of success, next free course starts tomorrow
Tuesday 7 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Health, Local, National
Nui programme celebrates a year of success, next free course starts tomorrow.
Cabinet to decide on Police Commissioner’s future
Tuesday 7 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, Local, National
The Cook Islands Police Commissioner’s future is expected to be decided by the Cabinet.
New Zealand family devastated by teenager’s sudden death
Tuesday 7 May 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in BREAKING NEWS, Health, Local, National, New Zealand, Regional, Tourism
A teenager from New Zealand tragically died in his sleep during a family vacation in Rarotonga, leaving his family heartbroken and seeking support for repatriation costs.
Volunteer firefighter to tackle Sky Tower for friend battling cancer
Monday 6 May 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, Local, National
Dedicated Puaikura Volunteer Fire Brigade member Tahiti Isaaka is participating in the Firefighters Sky Tower Challenge 2024 in Aotearoa New Zealand this month to raise funds for blood cancer.
New mammogram machine still in its procurement discussion stage: Williams
Monday 6 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health says the new mammogram machine to replace the outdated one is still in it procurement discussion stage.
Proposed law on tainted cryptocurrency ‘terrible’ for human rights, says expert
Monday 6 May 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, National, Parliament, Technology
A Cook Islands cryptocurrency expert is critical of a proposed law targeting tainted cryptocurrency, arguing it undermines human rights and doesn’t address the real channels of money laundering.
Free excavator service for Rarotonga residents, promises Minister Angene
Monday 6 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Member of Parliament for Tupapa-Maraerenga, George “Maggie” Angene has procured a digger for the people of Rarotonga.
Court briefs
Monday 6 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A woman who was convicted of common assault has received a suspended six-month sentence.
‘Shocked and scared’: Family feels violated after motorbike stolen from garage
Monday 6 May 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime, Local, National
A spate of motorcycle thefts in Rarotonga has left a Nikao family “shocked and scared” after their bike was stolen from their home.
Blooming for mums this Mother’s Day
Saturday 4 May 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Business, National
The hardworking and dedicated team at Island Craft Ltd are powering through one of their busiest times of year.
Setting sail for the future
Saturday 4 May 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Local, National, Tourism, Weekend
Vaka Marumaru Atua voyage to the Festival of Pacific Arts in Hawaii aims to revive traditional navigation techniques and celebrate cultural heritage, with a young crew mentored by experienced navigators.
Court briefs
Saturday 4 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A number of court matters were presided over by Justice of the Peace Vania Kenning at the Criminal Court in Avarua on Thursday.
Cook Islands vape ban threatens livelihoods, says business owner
Saturday 4 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
A small business supplier of imitation tobacco products including vape is calling on Te Marae Ora Ministry for Health to consider reviewing the Tobacco Products Control Amendment Bill 2024.
High hopes for chronic patients
Saturday 4 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
The law legalising medicinal cannabis is set to come into effect this month, requiring patients to have prescriptions and drugs to be imported from New Zealand or Australia.
Pukapuka’s Niua School celebrates 60th anniversary
Friday 3 May 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands
On the isolated and tranquil paradise of Pukapuka, the community came together to celebrate a milestone – the 60th anniversary of Niua School, the island’s only school, which has provided education to generations of students.
Man jailed for stabbing ‘off duty’ police officer
Friday 3 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A man who stabbed a police officer and assaulted a tourist in Avarua, Rarotonga, in May last year has been sentenced to one year and two months in jail.
Man recently sentenced for assault faces new charges, remanded
Friday 3 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A man who was recently sentenced for assaulting a female has been charged and remanded in custody for a similar offence.
Proposed vaping ban: $1 million fine for businesses breaching ban
Friday 3 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National, Parliament
A proposed ban on all imitation tobacco products, including vape/e-cigarettes, is included in the Tobacco Products Control Amendment Bill 2024 which will be tabled in Parliament this month.
Airline celebrates 30 years of supporting Rarotonga Triathlon
Thursday 2 May 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National, Sports, Tourism, Triathlon
Air New Zealand’s longstanding sponsorship for the Rarotonga International Triathlon “is testament to the airline’s commitment to the tourism industry”.
NZDF helps Cook Islands agencies support vulnerable youth
Thursday 2 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National, New Zealand, Regional
Members of the New Zealand Defence Force’s (NZDF) Youth Development Unit (YDU) have returned back from a rewarding deployment aimed at helping the Cook Islands Police and Prison and Probation Services support vulnerable Pasifika youth.
