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US$16m batteries store Sun’s energy, reduce oil need

Friday 2 September 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, National

Three newly commissioned battery systems on Rarotonga which cost US$16 million (approx. NZ$24m) will reduce the island’s dependence on oil-fuelled power generation and continue the shift to solar power.

Environment

Raising private sector climate ambitions

Friday 2 September 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National

Members of the private sector met last week met to raise “ambitions” when it comes to climate resilience.

National

Former BCI teller acquitted in missing $18k trial

Friday 2 September 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Court, National

A former bank teller from the Atiu branch of the Bank of the Cook Islands has been acquitted of charges that she had taken $18,000 from a community housing fund.

Court

Papa Ezekiela celebrates 90th at Are Pa Metua

Friday 2 September 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Ninety-year-old Rongo Ezekiela was thrown a surprise birthday party last week at the Are Pa Metua, hosted by the centre and his family.

Local

No jail for $34k USP theft

Friday 2 September 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National

A young mother has been sentenced to six months’ community service and two years’ probation for stealing more than $34,000 from the University of the South Pacific’s campus account.

Court

Kata: Punanga Nui market toilets

Thursday 1 September 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

Kata

Titikaveka and Tupapa start mid-week football fixtures

Thursday 1 September 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Today will be the first of the football season’s senior fixtures, where Titikaveka FC and Tupapa Maraerenga FC will be taking the first lot of mid-week games.

Football

Trained, blessed, and ready for take-off

Thursday 1 September 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Cricket, Sports

The Cook Islands national men’s cricket squad departs today for Auckland, the first stop on the road to the East Asia Pacific Sub-Regional Qualifying Tournament in Vanuatu.

Cricket

Please keep power on for UV filters to work

Thursday 1 September 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in

The venues hosting Rarotonga’s 18 community water stations need to ensure that the electricity to the ultraviolet (UV) filters is not turned off as they need power to safely disinfect water.

Jury in $18k trial deliberates late into the night

Thursday 1 September 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National

A former bank teller from the Atiu branch of the Bank of the Cook Islands (BCI) charged with stealing more than $18,000 from a community house fund was last night awaiting the jury’s verdict.

Court

‘Owning the narrative’ of our treasured history in a tech world

Thursday 1 September 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, Local, National

Cook Islanders are being encouraged to contribute their knowledge and ‘own the narrative’ of their taonga stored in digital records.

Culture

Cooks welcomes second cruise ship this year

Thursday 1 September 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Tourism

The Cook Islands has welcomed the second cruise ship of the year when the Paul Gauguin arrived in Aitutaki on Tuesday from Huahine, French Polynesia.

National

Staff and supply shortages continue as tourism climbs

Thursday 1 September 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National

Tourist numbers are the highest they’ve been all year with August looking good too but one accommodation provider says he’s conscious of staff being burnt out because of staffing issues.