National
Police investigate break-in at USP Cook Islands campus
Tuesday 26 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
Cook Islands Police is investigating an alleged break-in at the University of the South Pacific Cook Islands campus yesterday.
Nightclub brawler fined $3k for injuring security guard
Tuesday 26 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Crime, National
A man who was involved in a brawl at the Rehab Nightclub in November last year was ordered to pay a $2000 fine and $1000 in compensation to a security guard who was injured from the incident.
Small businesses in Cook Islands face squeeze as NZ economy falters
Tuesday 26 March 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, National
Small and medium enterprises are likely to get hit hard by the New Zealand recession before consumers start feeling the pinch, says Cook Islands Government chief economist.
Water contamination in petrol affects vehicles on Rarotonga
Tuesday 26 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, Local, National
Six vehicles are being inspected for damage believed to have been caused by water contamination in petrol provided by a local supplier.
CIIC announces new chairs for TAU and Ports Authority
Monday 25 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, Local, National
The chairs of two of important government agencies are stepping down and new chairs appointed in their place.
Cook Islands doctor appointed chair of NZ Pacific health senate
Monday 25 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Health, National
Cook Islander Dr Kiki Maoate is the new chair of Fatu Fono Ola (the National Pacific Health Senate New Zealand), Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora has announced.
Drunk driver convicted after crashing rental car into creek
Monday 25 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
The 43-year-old driver, who drove a rental car off the Nikao seawall and into a creek, has been convicted and ordered to pay $9000 in reparations to the rental company.
Consultant ordered to pay over $9k after careless driving incident
Monday 25 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A consultant employed by Maritime Cook Islands was ordered to pay a $9309 restitution after being discharged for a driving-related matter.
Expat worker discharged without conviction after long delay
Monday 25 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A foreign worker, who was expected to be sentenced for a 2022 careless driving causing injury charge, has been discharged without conviction.
Six dog breeds banned in Cook Islands due to ‘temperament issues’
Monday 25 March 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Crime, Local, National
Six breeds of dogs are banned in the Cook Islands, according to Police spokesperson Trevor Pitt. They are American Staffordshire Terrier, Staffordshire Terrier, Pit Bull Terrier, Bull Dogs, Doberman, and Rottweilers.
Temperature soars to 32.9°C as marine heatwave lingers
Monday 25 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Weather
Cook Islands is experiencing its warmest weather of the year due to a marine heatwave, but the forecast predicts a return to normal weather patterns next month.
Students champion sustainability at annual Te Tateni Korero Māori
Saturday 23 March 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Education, Features, National
Titikaveka College held its annual Te Tateni Korero Māori, Māori Speech Competition, centered around the theme of “Mana Tiaki – Tiaki e te akono i to tatou Matakeinanga (Regenerative Tourism – Guardians of our Environment, Culture & Ways)”.
Preserving paradise: Cook Islands shares ra’ui knowledge in Hawai’i
Saturday 23 March 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Environment, Features, Local, National
Representatives from the Cook Islands are participating in the University of Hawai’i Rāhui (Ra’ui) Workshop to learn more about traditional ra’ui management systems for marine resources.
Cook Islands promotes trust industry in US
Saturday 23 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
The Cook Islands Financial Services Development Authority (FSDA) promoted the Cook Islands trust industry at a major estate planning event in the United States last week.
Kermode soars towards dream
Saturday 23 March 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Local, National, Weekend
Fuelled by a passion for aviation and a relentless drive to conquer the skies, a determined 18-year-old Kanoa Kermode has set his sights on joining the Australian Defence Force (ADF) next month, with the ultimate goal of becoming a pilot.
Te Ipukarea Society: Flying high with a truly sustainable fishery
Saturday 23 March 2024 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National
How many of you have tried the maroro tunutunu (grilled flying fish) available at various outlets around Rarotonga? This traditional Cook Islands treat, often eaten at breakfast time, is something everybody should try.
Teen injured in Nikao motorcycle collision
Saturday 23 March 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Crime, National
A renewed call has been made to crack down on uncertified helmets following a crash yesterday morning involving a 16-year-old female motorcyclist who sustained a facial injury.
Former DPM and senior civil servants to serve prison time
Saturday 23 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
Former Cook Islands deputy prime minister Robert Tapaitau and two former senior government officials, Ngatokorua Puna and his wife Diane Charlie-Puna, were taken to Arorangi Prison yesterday morning after receiving prison sentences.
Ex-Deputy PM, civil servants jailed for public funds fraud
Friday 22 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Crime, National
The former deputy prime minister and two former senior civil servants have been handed prison sentences for fraudulently using $70,000 in public funds.
Minister Elikana meets NZ Deputy Prime Minister
Friday 22 March 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Parliament, Politics
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration Tingika Elikana paid a courtesy call on New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters in Wellington yesterday.
