National
Students champion sustainability at annual Te Tateni Korero Māori
Saturday 23 March 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Education, Features, National
Titikaveka College held its annual Te Tateni Korero Māori, Māori Speech Competition, centered around the theme of “Mana Tiaki – Tiaki e te akono i to tatou Matakeinanga (Regenerative Tourism – Guardians of our Environment, Culture & Ways)”.
Preserving paradise: Cook Islands shares ra’ui knowledge in Hawai’i
Saturday 23 March 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Environment, Features, Local, National
Representatives from the Cook Islands are participating in the University of Hawai’i Rāhui (Ra’ui) Workshop to learn more about traditional ra’ui management systems for marine resources.
Cook Islands promotes trust industry in US
Saturday 23 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
The Cook Islands Financial Services Development Authority (FSDA) promoted the Cook Islands trust industry at a major estate planning event in the United States last week.
Kermode soars towards dream
Saturday 23 March 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Local, National, Weekend
Fuelled by a passion for aviation and a relentless drive to conquer the skies, a determined 18-year-old Kanoa Kermode has set his sights on joining the Australian Defence Force (ADF) next month, with the ultimate goal of becoming a pilot.
Te Ipukarea Society: Flying high with a truly sustainable fishery
Saturday 23 March 2024 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National
How many of you have tried the maroro tunutunu (grilled flying fish) available at various outlets around Rarotonga? This traditional Cook Islands treat, often eaten at breakfast time, is something everybody should try.
Teen injured in Nikao motorcycle collision
Saturday 23 March 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Crime, National
A renewed call has been made to crack down on uncertified helmets following a crash yesterday morning involving a 16-year-old female motorcyclist who sustained a facial injury.
Former DPM and senior civil servants to serve prison time
Saturday 23 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
Former Cook Islands deputy prime minister Robert Tapaitau and two former senior government officials, Ngatokorua Puna and his wife Diane Charlie-Puna, were taken to Arorangi Prison yesterday morning after receiving prison sentences.
Ex-Deputy PM, civil servants jailed for public funds fraud
Friday 22 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Crime, National
The former deputy prime minister and two former senior civil servants have been handed prison sentences for fraudulently using $70,000 in public funds.
Minister Elikana meets NZ Deputy Prime Minister
Friday 22 March 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Parliament, Politics
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration Tingika Elikana paid a courtesy call on New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters in Wellington yesterday.
Guilty trio to be sentenced for $70k fraud
Friday 22 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
The former deputy prime minister and two former senior civil servants will be sentenced today after being convicted of fraudulently using $70,000 in public funds.
Cook Islands celebrates World Water Day despite ongoing shortages
Friday 22 March 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, Local, National
Cook Islands joins the world in celebrating World Water Day today, despite recent challenges with water shortages in homes, especially those living in the Pa Enua.
$10 minimum wage urged to address high cost of living
Friday 22 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National
The panel reviewing the minimum wage has been asked to consider the living conditions of the most vulnerable, grassroots people when compiling their final recommendation for the new minimum wage rate.
Fertiliser shortage threatens crops, says former Agriculture minister
Friday 22 March 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, Local, National
Cook Islands growers face a crisis as fertiliser and spray shortages threaten crops across Rarotonga and the Pa Enua islands.
May deadline for Bill to regulate smoking, vaping
Thursday 21 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National, Parliament
A new Public Health Bill granting Te Marae Ora (TMO) Ministry of Health the power to regulate smoking and vaping in the Cook Islands will be presented to Parliament in May.
ADB helps Cook Islands improve WASH facilities in schools
Thursday 21 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Education, National
The Asian Development Bank (ADB), in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC), is delighted to announce the successful completion of project works to enhance water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) facilities in schools across the Cook Islands ahead of the 2024 academic year.
Residents concerned about high power bills despite explanation
Thursday 21 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
A Rarotonga resident is calling for government intervention to improve power bill readings or introduce another provider to create competition.
Schools ban fizzy drinks in bid to improve children’s health
Thursday 21 March 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, Health, Local, National
As of today, fizzy drinks will be banned in the primary schools who have signed an agreement with Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health.
Government agencies spend over $150,000 on directors’ course
Thursday 21 March 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, Local, National
Government agencies have spent over $150,000 on a five-and-a-half-day directors’ course being held at The Rarotongan Beach Resort this week.
Aussie nursing students get a tropical dose of healthcare
Wednesday 20 March 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Australia, Health, National, Regional
Eight University of South Australia Bachelor of Nursing third-year students are visiting Rarotonga for a two-week study programme, immersing themselves in a different culture, a different health setting, and acquiring unique experiences.
Cook Islands cracks down on junk cars
Wednesday 20 March 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, National
“Te Titā ki te Titā kore – Legacy Waste Collection” campaign towards a cleaner, more sustainable future continues to take action with its end-of-life vehicle (ELV) collection beginning next month.
