National
Scammers use fake Cook Islands resort to lure overseas job seekers
Wednesday 17 April 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime, Local, National, Technology, Tourism
International scammers have created a fake Cook Islands resort to lure people looking for jobs in the tourism industry. They deceive victims into paying an upfront fee of at least $280.
Government insists on value of crypto bill despite criticism
Wednesday 17 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National, Technology
The Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) has hit back at the critics of the draft Tainted Cryptocurrency Recovery Bill 2023, saying the media did not highlight positive aspects of the Bill.
Vaka Marumaru Atua makes a splash after docking for repairs
Wednesday 17 April 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
After months of careful restoration and maintenance on dry dock during cyclone season, Vaka Marumaru Atua has returned to the water in preparation for its voyage to Hawaii for the 2024 Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture in Honolulu from June 6 to 16.
Arnold denies Crown Law exclusion in drafting controversial crypto bill
Wednesday 17 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National, Technology
A Rarotonga lawyer who co-authored the controversial Tainted Cryptocurrency Recovery Bill 2023 says he dealt with Prime Minister Mark Brown and his team while drafting the Bill and believes it will benefit the Cook Islands.
Investigations continue for high- profile cases, USP break-in solved
Tuesday 16 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Cook Islands Police say that investigations into some of the crimes that were reported earlier this year are ongoing.
‘I was not consulted’: Minister blindsided by crypto bill drafted by private firm
Tuesday 16 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National, Parliament, Technology
The Cabinet Minister, who tabled the controversial Tainted Cryptocurrency Recovery Bill 2023 in Parliament last year, says he wasn’t consulted on the legislation drafted by a US-based private firm.
Cervical cancer self-testing returns ‘low high-risk’ HPV
Tuesday 16 April 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National
The pilot self-testing programme for cervical cancer showed a low rate of high-risk HPV and good uptake, especially among women who hadn’t had a Pap smear in a long time.
Inmate seeks Chief Justice to hear case
Monday 15 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A man who is serving time in prison for threatening to burn down a house and a car last year is before the court again for a charge of assault with intent to injure.
Spy film type thing: Alarm grows over Cook Islands cryptocurrency bill
Monday 15 April 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, Environment, National, Technology
Alarm is growing over proposed Cook Islands legislation, drafted by a US-based company, which could validate hacking into any account or system in the world, writes Barbara Dreaver, Pacific Correspondent 1News.
Solar power battery repairs ‘could take up to 12 months’
Monday 15 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, Local, National, Outer Islands, Technology
Repairs to the solar power system in the northern group islands could take up to a year and residents need to conserve their power useage, says the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM).
Roadworks prioritised by funding
Saturday 13 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Infrastructure Cook Islands (ICI) is asking for public patience as road works are prioritised based on available funding, with Nikao backroad rehabilitation and various link road upgrades planned in the coming financial year.
A sea of blue: Community rallies behind autism awareness
Saturday 13 April 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Apii Nukutere and the local community embraced “Blue Day” yesterday by dressing up in colour to demonstrate their support for Autism Cook Islands and its initiatives, programmes.
Man fined, disqualified after drunk driving crash
Saturday 13 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
Tepa Tangata O Tongareva Kelly was ordered to pay a fine of $134 after being convicted for excess blood alcohol.
Fertiliser shipment expected in Rarotonga by mid-May
Saturday 13 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Shipment for a container of fertiliser to Rarotonga has been arranged and it is expected to arrive by mid-May if not earlier, says the Ministry of Agriculture.
Te Ipukarea Society: Who wants to be a plastic Maori?
Saturday 13 April 2024 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National
For the past six weeks, Te Ipukarea Society has been assisting the National Environment Service develop a project aimed at reducing single use plastics (SUPs) in the food and beverage industry of the Cook Islands.
Eight Rarotonga bridges to undergo maintenance: ICI
Friday 12 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Infrastructure Cook Islands (ICI) will be carrying out remedial works on the island’s eight bridges, including culvert structures, in the coming months.
Cook Islands and Bangladesh establish diplomatic relations
Friday 12 April 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National
The Cook Islands and the People’s Republic of Bangladesh formalised diplomatic relations via an Exchange of Note Verbales via respective Ministries of Foreign Affairs.
‘High risk offender’ remanded in custody
Friday 12 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A young woman was remanded in custody after Probation Services informed the court that she was a high risk offender.
Australia’s Gender Equality Ambassador here to discuss key issues
Friday 12 April 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
Australia’s Ambassador for Gender Equality, Stephanie Copus Campbell, is visiting the Cook Islands from April 11–15 to discuss issues including the elimination of gender-based violence, economic equality and security, health and political participation.
Rarotonga residents push back on water tariff plan
Friday 12 April 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, Environment, Local, National
A public meeting about potential water tariffs received mixed reactions, with some attendees concerned about affordability and others in favour of charging businesses.
