National
Elikana sworn in as new Cabinet Minister
Thursday 8 February 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, National, Politics
Pukapuka-Nassau MP Tingika Elikana is the new Minister for Foreign Affairs, Marine Resources and Parliamentary Services.
Palmerston Island braces for impact as Cyclone Osai lingers
Thursday 8 February 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Outer Islands, Weather
Southern Cook Islands remained under threat as Tropical Cyclone Osai circled closer to Palmerston Island yesterday afternoon.
$16.5 million grant boosts Cook Islands’ climate resilience efforts
Thursday 8 February 2024 | Written by Candice Luke | Published in Economy, National, New Zealand, Regional
A grant of $16.5 million is on its way to help the Cook Islands respond to climate change, announced New Zealand’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Winston Peters who visited Rarotonga yesterday.
New Zealand Health Minister offers solidarity, shares health concerns
Thursday 8 February 2024 | Written by Candice Luke | Published in Health, National
Rarotonga Hospital and Te Marae Ora staff received a special visit yesterday by Dr Shane Reti, New Zealand’s Minister for Health and Minister for Pacific Peoples.
Mammogram machine ‘ready’ for procurement, says TMO head
Thursday 8 February 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
A new mammogram machine is ready for procurement, and preparatory electrical and renovation work is still in progress, says Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health.
New market to support local vendors
Thursday 8 February 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Business, Local, National
The groundbreaking ceremony for Te Tāpora Kai, the new Grassroots Farmers and Crafts Market undercover building at the Constitution Park, was held yesterday morning.
Bolstering national capabilities within private sector in addressing climate change challenges
Thursday 8 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, Local, National
The Ministry of Finance and Economic Management’s Development Coordination Division and Chamber of Commerce have joined forces for climate action under the Green Climate Fund readiness and preparatory support programme.
Weather office monitors another tropical cyclone
Wednesday 7 February 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Weather
As Tropical Cyclone Nat (NET) decreased to a category one and moved towards Tahiti yesterday, Cook Islands Meteorological Service is monitoring another tropical cyclone.
Pa Enua calm with no reported damage
Wednesday 7 February 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands, Weather
The Gale warning previously in force for all waters to the north of the Sourthern Cooks was cancelled yesterday, issued by the Cook Islands Meteorological Services (CIMS).
New vet Dr Rose hits the ground running in Raro
Wednesday 7 February 2024 | Written by Candice Luke | Published in Local, National
Cook Islands four legged and furry friends have a new doctor at Te Are Manu Vet Clinic (TAM) in Rarotonga.
Prison time for drink driver
Wednesday 7 February 2024 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Court, National
A recidivist drink driver has been jailed after crashing his motorcycle while more than eight times the legal alcohol limit.
Man smashes car in retaliation
Wednesday 7 February 2024 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Court, National
An 18-year-old man retaliated to being knocked off his motorcycle in a two-vehicle crash in Rarotonga by inflicting more than $2000 in damage on the opposing driver’s car.
Penrhyn by-election date confirmed
Wednesday 7 February 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Outer Islands, Parliament, Politics
Cook Islands United Party will not nominate a candidate for the Penrhyn By-election.
New Zealand Ministers touch down in Rarotonga for 24-hour visit
Wednesday 7 February 2024 | Written by Candice Luke | Published in Economy, National, New Zealand, Regional
New Zealand’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Winston Peters arrived in the Cook Islands last night after a day in Tonga.
Who paid for what?
Wednesday 7 February 2024 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
Questions remain as to the total cost of a Samoan passenger ferry chartered by the Cook Islands government prior to Christmas and how much revenue was generated from passenger seat sales and cargo to offset taxpayer contributions.
New Zealand Ministers reaffirm Cook Islands connection
Tuesday 6 February 2024 | Written by Candice Luke | Published in Economy, Local, National, New Zealand, Regional
New Zealands Foreign Minister Winston Peters, and Health Minister and Minister for Pacific Peoples Dr Shane Reti are reaffirming the importance of New Zealand’s connections to the Pacific.
Schools close as high seas hit the Pa Enua
Tuesday 6 February 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands, Weather
High seas surged over the shore, washing in around Tetautua School on the eastern rim of Penrhyn Island, restricting safe access for children to their classrooms.
TC Nat set to hit the Southern Cooks now cancelled
Tuesday 6 February 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands, Weather
The weather warning that was in force for the northern waters of the Southern Cooks is now cancelled. The public is advised to remain vigilant as the Southern Cook Islands was set to feel the brunt of Tropical Cyclone Nat (N-E-T) as it was expected to have affected Aitutaki and Mauke last night.
Tapping into more tourism plans for the Pa Enua
Tuesday 6 February 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National, Outer Islands, Tourism
Through destination development, Cook Islands Tourism Corporation is looking at opportunities, stating that “an opportunity exists to expand the tourism offering and amplify community-led tourism in the Pa Enua”.
PM confirms additional $400k to ‘maintain the pace of roadworks’
Tuesday 6 February 2024 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
Rarotonga’s long-awaited road improvement projects will receive an additional $400,000 with Prime Minister Mark Brown confirming government is appropriating it in the supplementary budget to “main the pace of roadworks to the end of the financial year”.
