National
Staff vote chooses Imanuela Akatemia’s 2024 prefects
Saturday 24 February 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, National
Through a staff voting process, Imanuela Akatemia elected their 2024 student leaders.
Te Ipukarea Society: International pressure building against the rush to mine the deep sea
Saturday 24 February 2024 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National
Last week, representatives from 133 member states of the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS) met in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, from February 12-17, to discuss measures to protect migratory species on a global scale. The Cook Islands is one of these member states.
Govt grapples with aging buildings
Saturday 24 February 2024 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
While a $400,000 operation to rid the Old Post Office of asbestos in Avarua gets underway, questions remain around the ageing stock of government-controlled facilities on Rarotonga.
Brawler convicted, sentenced for his part in Nikao scrap
Saturday 24 February 2024 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A man involved in a mass brawl on Rarotonga has been convicted and sentenced for his part in the fight.
New builds springing back after pandemic slowdown
Saturday 24 February 2024 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Economy, National
The number of new builds in the Cook Islands are approaching pre-pandemic levels after dropping nearly 70 per cent in two years to hit a 10-year low in 2021.
Tourism launches Mana Tiaki programme with Titikaveka College
Saturday 24 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
Te Mato Manava Turoto Cook Islands Tourism Corporation’s Jeremy Goodwin and Emma Kainuku-Walsh recently visited Titikaveka College to introduce the concept of Mana Tiaki (sacred guardianship).
Four-way battle for Penrhyn seat
Saturday 24 February 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Politics
Four candidates, including the wife of the former MP and deputy prime minister, will contest the 2024 Penrhyn by-election to be held next month.
Autism Cook Islands kicks off year with $4000 donation
Friday 23 February 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, Local, National
Autism Cook Islands has gotten off to a great start for this year thanks to a generous $4000 donation from the Rarotonga Growers Association’s special dinner event.
Jonassen steps down as Justice Secretary, citing personal reasons
Friday 23 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Court, Local, National
The Secretary for the Ministry of Justice (MoJ), Tamatoa Jonassen, has tendered his resignation to the Public Service Commissioner, Carl Hunter, citing personal reasons.
Japan boosts Rarotonga agriculture with machinery donation
Friday 23 February 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, National
Over 1000 hours of tractor services, including slashing and ploughing of farmland in Rarotonga, were provided by the Ministry of Agriculture in the past year.
Parliament appoints ‘expert’ sub-committee to review Land Bills
Friday 23 February 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Parliament
A sub-committee of lawyers with expertise in Cook Islands land matters has been formed for the first time to review key Land Bills for lawmakers.
Man enters pleas to 10 assault charges
Friday 23 February 2024 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A man charged with 10 counts of assaulting a female has entered guilty pleas to eight of the charges.
$400k asbestos removal operation gets underway at Old Post Office
Friday 23 February 2024 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Business, Economy, Local, National
A $400,000 operation to rid the Old Post Office of asbestos in Avarua is about to get underway following the building’s closure in recent months.
Parliament of Western Australia tours Te Kukupa II
Thursday 22 February 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Australia, National, Parliament, Regional
The Parliament of Western Australia delegation visiting Rarotonga were delighted to take a tour on Te Kukupa II yesterday morning before leaving the island in the afternoon.
Economy positive, strong signs of recovery: PM Brown
Thursday 22 February 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National, Parliament
Prime Minister Mark Brown says the country’s latest financial year report to June 2023 shows the country’s economy is very positive and showing signs of strong recovery.
Tyre issue forces Air NZ Cooks flight to divert
Thursday 22 February 2024 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
A busy Air New Zealand service to the Cook Islands was forced to turn back for Auckland two hours into its journey.
Cooks women MPs at Power Forum
Thursday 22 February 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National, Parliament, Politics
Cook Islands women parliamentarians are in New Zealand attending a Pacific Women in Power Forum that began this week.
Govt says $1.3m invested in Lady Samoa charter
Thursday 22 February 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National, Outer Islands, Parliament
The Lady Samoa IV vessel chartered by the Cook Islands government prior to Christmas cost $1.3million.
Cashier pockets more than $1000 from till
Thursday 22 February 2024 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Court, National
A mother-of-six who stole more than $1000 while working as a cashier at a Rarotonga supermarket has received a suspended sentence.
Apii Te Uki Ou inducts student leaders
Thursday 22 February 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
Apii Te Uki Ou celebrated and commended their new school leaders for this year who represent the future leaders of the country, in a special school assembly yesterday morning.
