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Transforming Cook Islands’ government, business, education, and health sectors using AI
Tuesday 2 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion
Artificial intelligence (AI) presents an opportunity to enhance the economic and social well-being of the Cook Islands’ communities. Large Language Models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT are cutting-edge AI technologies that offer tremendous potential for organisations across various sectors, writes Tata Crocombe.
‘Soldier Search Mission’ successful in locating 43 World War I graves
Tuesday 2 May 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
One hundred and eleven (111) Mangaia-born soldiers were enlisted in the First World War (WWI), according to the Cook Islands WWI New Zealand Expeditionary Force (NZEF) ANZAC Soldiers Research Project. The Soldiers Research Project team have now located and documented 43 of the 45 Cook Islands WWI soldiers’ graves and headstones on the island of Mangaia.
Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting to be held in November
Tuesday 2 May 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Pacific Islands Forum, Politics, Regional
The date for the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting (PILFM) in the Cook Islands has been confirmed. The 52nd Forum Meeting, held in the Cook Islands for the first time since 2012, will take place between November 6 to 10.
PM Brown discusses sustainable long-term development partnership with South Korean counterpart
Tuesday 2 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics
Prime Minister Mark Brown is in South Korea this week, as part of his engagements with the Asian Development Bank.
Chief Justice, Crown share concerns around attempted rape case
Tuesday 2 May 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A Chief Justice and Crown lawyer have both expressed concerns about the amount of time a man accused of attempted rape has spent in custody.
Apii Avarua juniors happy to be back at school
Tuesday 2 May 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
After two weeks of school holidays, students across the Cook Islands were back in the classrooms for the start of term two studies yesterday.
Ambitious environment project aims to improve land, air and sea in Cook Islands
Tuesday 2 May 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Environment, National
An ambitious multi-million dollar six-year environment project aimed at reducing and mitigating environmental impacts of key development sectors in the Cook Islands will be launched on Rarotonga.
Tupapa U18s make clean sweep in Kia Orana Youth Football Tournament
Monday 1 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The Kia Orana Youth Football Tournament came to an end on Saturday with Tupapa Maraerenga making a clean sweep in the under-18 division, winning both the men’s and women’s titles, at CIFA Complex in Matavera.
Iro to help prepare Pacific Games squad
Monday 1 May 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in League, Sports
Cook Islands rugby league head coach Tony Iro will assist the Pacific Games coach Clive Nicholas with their train on squad at 5pm today at Aretere Park in Avatiu.
RUTA MAVE: Pride and prejudice in our sporting community
Monday 1 May 2023 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Opinion
Pride and prejudice exist in our sporting community where we have little pride and too much prejudice, writes Ruta Mave.
Cook Islands joins High Ambition Coalition to end plastic pollution
Monday 1 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National
“We have joined the High Ambition Coalition to end plastic pollution. This coalition sets an ambitious target to reverse and end plastic pollution by 2040,” says National Environment Service (NES) director Halatoa Fua.
Comeback kings: Defending champions Panthers stun Eels to book final spot
Monday 1 May 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in League, Sports
Defending champions Tupapa Panthers are through to the premier men’s final after a hard-fought win against Avatiu Nikao Eels in the Cook Islands Rugby League 13s competition playoff at Aretere Park on Saturday.
LETTER: Progress or new problem?
Monday 1 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, The newly constructed sidewalk fronting Trader Jacks is perplexing. Previous to this construction, the open access to the Avarua Wharf from across the street next to the Ministry of Justice where the canoes are stored was seamless.
Promoting digital banking services
Monday 1 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Technology
ANZ is encouraging people to use their digital banking services, and will be significantly reducing their online fees for international transactions.
Rape accused vacates pleas and seeks review of charges
Monday 1 May 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A man with a long criminal history, charged with multiple offences including rape and indecent assault, has vacated earlier pleas and asked for disclosure on the charges he is facing.
Local employers left in limbo as foreign workers leave in droves
Monday 1 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National
Loss of foreign workers to New Zealand post Covid-19 pandemic has become a major issue for local businesses who are struggling to fill the void left by these workers, most of whom are leaving the country without proper notice.
Te Hokianga o Ngāti Tūmatauenga ki Rarotonga II for ANZAC
Saturday 29 April 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Features, Weekend
Hundreds of Ngāti Tūmatauenga (The Tribe of the God of War) members – the Aotearoa New Zealand Army veterans and current officers – have reunited in Rarotonga for Te Hokianga o Ngāti ki Rarotonga II reunion and paid tribute to the fallen Anzac soldiers at this week’s Dawn Service.
Trailblazer’s journey to the ‘Red Diamond’
Saturday 29 April 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Weekend
Sergeant Suzanne “Sue” Gingles visited Rarotonga representing the New Zealand Remembrance Army at the unveiling of the “plaque of gratitude” for Anzac World War I heroine Ettie Rout.
National digital ID system proposed
Saturday 29 April 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Technology
A nationwide digital ID is being proposed as part of sweeping changes to the Cook Islands’ digital infrastructure.
Court news
Saturday 29 April 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A woman facing a theft as a servant charge has been excused from appearing in court.