National
Assault accused denied bail due to safety concerns
Thursday 27 June 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A man who is under interim name suppression due to his mental illness has been denied bail.
Lights out again! TAU faces heat after unexpected blackouts
Thursday 27 June 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Editor's Pick, Local, National, Technology
Rarotonga residents faced a second consecutive night of unexpected power outages, leaving many frustrated and seeking answers.
$250k FestPAC investment ‘money well spent’ on culture, says Kairua
Wednesday 26 June 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Culture, Entertainment, Features, National
Cook Islands’ budget for the 13th Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture (FestPAC), which wrapped up in Honolulu, Hawaii over a week ago, was around a quarter of a million dollars.
Ambulance officer sounds alarm on ‘surging’ dog crashes
Wednesday 26 June 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime, National
Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health is experiencing a rise in emergency department cases resulting from dog-related road crashes.
Nothing in foreseeable future- Ring road around Sheraton on hold: DPM Nicholas
Wednesday 26 June 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, Local, National
Deputy Prime Minister Albert Nicholas has shot down the proposed ring road around the old Sheraton hotel in Vaimaanga, saying “nothing could possibly happen in the foreseeable future” for the project.
Keep our water free: Petition against water tariffs gains traction
Wednesday 26 June 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, Local, National
A petition opposing the planned water tariffs in Rarotonga is gaining momentum just couple of days after its launch.
Lights out in Raro
Wednesday 26 June 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
An unexpected power outage plunged hundreds of Rarotonga residents into darkness for almost an hour last night.
Cook Islands and Australia strengthen maritime security cooperation
Tuesday 25 June 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
Australian Defence Advisor, Group Captain Andrew Hoffmann, visited Rarotonga from June 19 – 21.
Hilyard makes history as first Pacific rep on Internet Society Board
Tuesday 25 June 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Technology
The Internet Society, is an American nonprofit advocacy organisation founded in 1992 with local chapters around the world, recently held its annual general meeting in Washington DC in the United States.
CIIC defends in-house projects after ‘high’ private sector bids
Tuesday 25 June 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Business, Local, National, Parliament
Cook Islands government is prioritising keeping project costs affordable and will use the public sector model or engage private sectors selectively to deliver projects within budget.
Cook Islands laws now consolidated and freely accessible online
Tuesday 25 June 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Court, National, Parliament
The Parliament of the Cook Islands, the Crown Law Office and Aotearoa New Zealand’s LexisNexis have collaborated to make the laws of the Cook Islands consolidated, accessible and clear.
PM pledges return of community policing to tackle ‘rising crime’
Tuesday 25 June 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, Local, National, Parliament
Prime Minister Mark Brown, who is also the Minister for Police, says he will ensure the re-establishment of community police to tackle the rising crime rate in Rarotonga.
Tereora College’s Anau Ikurangi wins secondary schools Tangi Ka’ara competition
Monday 24 June 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, Education, Local, National
The powerful rhythms of the tangi ka’ara traditional drums reverberated through Te Are Karioi as college students across Rarotonga showcased their mastery of drumming techniques, thrilling the audience on Friday night.
Public Accounts Committee to elect chair and deputy ‘following Standing Orders’
Monday 24 June 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Parliament, Politics
Public Accounts Committee’s newly appointed chair Teokatai Herman confirmed that the committee will be convening soon to elect both the chair and deputy chair, following the proper process outlined in the Standing Orders.
PM Brown: ‘Police portfolio is under my responsibility and I take that very seriously’
Monday 24 June 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National, Parliament
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown will retain control of the Police portfolio despite a request from another Minister and will focus on improving police standards and staffing.
CINAT team having a blast in Hawaii, dismisses stranded rumours
Saturday 22 June 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Art, Entertainment, Entertainment, Features, Local, National
Cultural expert and one of the team leaders of the Cook Islands National Arts Theatre (CINAT) performing arts team, Mark Short says the team is fine and enjoying their time in Hawaii.
PM: Free water for households
Saturday 22 June 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, Local, National
Government will not charge households for ‘reasonable’ water usage, assures Prime Minister Mark Brown.
Parliament cuts debate time to pass $328 million Budget
Saturday 22 June 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Parliament
Parliament yesterday expedited the process to pass the $328 million 2024/25 Budget after only five half-days of debate on the appropriations.
Evans earns Masters and Honorary Doctorate
Saturday 22 June 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Education, Environment, Features, National, Weekend
Renowned Cook Islands marine conservationist Jacqueline Evans had a double celebration recently – graduating from her year-long studies at Harvard University and receiving an Honorary Doctorate from the Université du Littoral Côte d'Opale (ULCO) in Boulogne-sur-Mer, France.
