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Defendants must attend court proceedings
Saturday 23 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Crime, National
A defence lawyer has raised concerns with the Court over recent media reporting of her client’s non-attendance to court proceedings. However, the Justice of the Peace said that a defendant must be at the hearings and it was not optional.
Ribbons of Hope Ball Moves to Tamarind House
Saturday 23 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
Cook Islands Breast Cancer Foundation is delighted to announce that the Ribbons of Hope: Early Detection Ball will now be held at the picturesque Tamarind House on Saturday, November 30.
Nukutere College celebrates achievements
Saturday 23 November 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Education, National
Nukutere College held its highly anticipated annual prizegiving ceremony yesterday celebrating the academic, cultural, and sporting achievements of its students.
Nukutere art up for silent auction
Friday 22 November 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, Local, National
An inspiring collection of artwork by the Nukutere College inclusive education “superpower” art students is now on display.
Slow Down in Town - 30 km/h speed signs in town zone
Friday 22 November 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Thirteen days after the Infrastructure Cook Islands (ICI) public notice to notify the community about the new 30 km/h speed zone along the main road at the St Joseph’s Cathedral, the road signs has finally been erected.
Police introduce pepper spray, officers graduate
Friday 22 November 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Crime, Local, National
Cook Islands Police are modernising officer safety measures, with the first class of officers graduating today under the Officer Safety Pacific (OSP) programme.
Roadshow not consultation
Friday 22 November 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Local, National, New Zealand, Regional
Non-government organisations are frustrated with the Cook Islands government seabed mineral consultations that are being held in New Zealand, calling for a 10-year moratorium to allow for independent research and capacity building within the Cook Islands.
Fires continue despite warnings
Friday 22 November 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Crime, Local, National
Regardless of repeated warnings and the clear dangers associated with lighting rubbish heap fires in extended periods of dry weather, many people continue to disregard safety guidelines, especially during windy conditions.
Cooks diaspora consultations in New Zealand
Thursday 21 November 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
This week’s Cook Islands diaspora consultations in New Zealand have amounted to a shotgun approach to current affairs covering a variety of topics of national importance.
Cooks in plastics treaty negotiations
Thursday 21 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National
Heads of delegation for about 32 member states met in Glion, Switzerland, to share views and ideas in preparation for the fifth and final session of Intergovernmental Negotiations Committee (INC-5) to establish a legally binding treaty to end plastic pollution, which will take place in Busan, Republic of Korea this November 2024.
Health and Beauty: Pure and Natural, a sanctuary for beauty and wellness
Thursday 21 November 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Business, Features, Go Local, National
Pure and Natural salon and Beauty Spa, tucked away in a convenient new location in Ngatangiia, is offering a refreshing escape for customers seeking expert beauty services on the island.
USP Student body represents 14,000 students
Thursday 21 November 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National, Pacific Islands, Regional
The University of the South Pacific Students’ Association (USPSA) from 14 campuses spanning 12 member countries convened in Rarotonga yesterday representing the voice of 14,000 students.
Breast Cancer Foundation Ball to promote early detection
Thursday 21 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Health, Local, National
Debbie Sorensen, Chief Executive Officer of the Pasifika Medical Association (PMA) Group, extends her support and solidarity to the Cook Islands Breast Cancer Foundation (CIBCF) as the guest speaker at the Ribbons of Hope: Early Detection Ball, taking place on Saturday, November 30, at the Ngatangiia Rugby Grounds in Rarotonga.
Water group questions TTV's financial management
Thursday 21 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Community group Te Vai Ora Maori (TVOM) has requested an investigation into Rarotonga’s water authority, To Tatou Vai’s financial management.
Water tech training for pa enua
Thursday 21 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands
Infrastructure Cook Islands engineers were recently in Aitutaki holding a training programme for 12 water technicians and operators from Mangaia, Atiu, Mauke, Mitiaro and Aitutaki.
Invitation to STEAM celebration
Wednesday 20 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Culture, National
A Children’s Week initiative going by the acronym STEAM will ceklebrate the Cook Islands Robotics Team.
Email scam hits resort, owner raises cybersecurity concerns
Wednesday 20 November 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Crime, National
An email phishing scam which targeted companies including The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium has highlighted growing cybersecurity challenges facing businesses in the Cook Islands.
Nukutere’s “superpower” kids auction art pieces
Wednesday 20 November 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
To celebrate the creativity and talent of the inclusive education “superpower” class at Nukutere College, a silent auction will be held this week.
PM Brown ‘not surprised' at Treaty Principles Bill opposition
Wednesday 20 November 2024 | Written by RNZ | Published in Local, National
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown is not surprised at the swell of opposition against the Treaty Principles Bill in Aotearoa.
MMR advises on marine resources harvesting
Wednesday 20 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, National
The Ministry of Marine Resources is advising the public that the harvesting of marine resources should always be done in a manner that is to provide for an immediate need.