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Cook Islands RSA prepares for Anzac Day dawn parade
Rarotonga is gearing up to mark Anzac Day with the annual dawn parade to be held in front of the cenotaph at the Ministry of Justice building on Thursday morning at 5am.
Vodafone Cook Islands plans power upgrade after backup system failure
A power supply issue at Vodafone Cook Islands’ Aroa Station disrupted the telecommunication company’s services in the country on Saturday morning.
Four accused plead guilty to brawl charges
Four of the accused in the Nikao brawl incident that took place on January 28 this year have pleaded guilty.
Superfund booms with $30m growth
The Cook Islands National Superannuation Fund (CINSF) ended 2023 on a high with their assets under management at NZD$236 million, up almost $30 million on 31 December 2022.
Nurses cry out for help as NZ pledges millions
New Zealand Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters pledged $30 million to the second phase of the Polynesian Health Corridor Programme, during the Pacific Mission last week, aiming to strengthen healthcare systems across the Pacific.
Fur love: Adorable dog steals hearts as Valentine’s cupid
Adorable “Mackintosh” was Rarotonga’s cute cupid star on Valentine’s Day yesterday, allowing people to snap a photograph with him and post it on social media.
Aitutaki schools closed as tropical depression looms
Schools in Aitutaki have closed following reports of an approaching tropical depression, but Emergency Management Cook Islands says the system does not pose a threat ‘at this moment’.
Scam targets Cook Islands accommodations
A new email scam is targeting Cook Islands accommodation businesses.
Cervical cancer self-testing screens nearly 300 women
Despite facing registration dips and no-shows, Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health’s cervical cancer self-testing programme has successfully screened 290 women in Rarotonga.
Minister urges better management of govt assets
Infrastructure Cook Islands organised an Asset Management Workshop this week to educate Rarotonga and Pa Enua representatives on managing government assets on their islands.
Daytime vs. nighttime: Conflicting accounts cloud erratic driving case
Driver charged with failing to stop and refusing breathalyser awaits verdict after conflicting testimonies about the incident’s time and details.
Court diary
An 18-year-old man has been given a two-year suspended sentence for his role in a mass brawl on Rarotonga.
Don’t miss the plane: Time to diversify and future proof tourism, says Eggelton
At Tuesday’s global business update at The Edgewater Resort, Cook Islands Tourism chief executive officer Karla Eggelton told an audience of about 60 people that 2024 is “shaping up to be a positive year” and now is the time to diversify and future-proof the industry.
PM Brown backs Starlink
The Cook Islands Prime Minister has assured he will not restrict importing and using Starlink, despite concerns that Customs is imposing a fee on the kit.
Cook Islands, New Zealand renew immigration partnership for another five years
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI) last week renewed for another five years their Partnership Arrangement with Immigration New Zealand (INZ), an agency of the New Zealand Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment (MBIE).
Foreign Affairs Minister Elikana co-chairs Pacific-Japan ministerial meet
The newly-appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration Tingika Elikana co-chaired the 5th Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting (PALM) Ministerial Interim Meeting in Suva on Sunday with Japan’s Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa.
Cook Islands aims to bridge digital divide with new national strategy
Cook Islands’ first Digital Transformation Strategy was launched last week by the government and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) team.
Year 6 students step up as leaders in Apii St Joseph’s investiture
Thirteen keen students from Year 6 have taken on leadership responsibilities for St Joseph’s Primary School.
Assault accused gets bail with strict conditions
Despite facing multiple assault charges, an accused held in custody was granted bail with strict conditions including curfew, contact restrictions, and passport surrender.
Court news in brief
February 13, 2024
Rarotonga police team tackles Gender Family Harm in Aitutaki
Three Rarotonga police officers are in Aitutaki for a week-long programme of consultations with community stakeholders, on Gender Family Harm (GFH).
‘Stick to politics’: Te Ipukarea Society slams Peters’ deep sea mining comments
Cook Islands environmental organisation Te Ipukarea Society (TIS) has slammed comments made by New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Winston Peters about deep sea mining.
