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Articles by Talaia Mika
DPM defends CIIC finance and travel policies
Friday 6 December 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in National, Parliament
Deputy Prime Minister, Albert Nicholas has defended Cook Islands Investment Corporation’s (CIIC) financial practices and travel policies which were raised in the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) annual review report for 2022-2023.
Bike rally for White Ribbon awareness
Friday 6 December 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Health, Local, National
The Ministry of Internal Affairs hosted a bike rally on Thursday as part of its 16 Days of Activism for White Ribbon, a global movement to end domestic violence.
New cargo-passenger vessel to arrive in July 2025, confirms PM
Thursday 5 December 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in National, Parliament
Prime Minister Mark Brown has announced that the new cargo-passenger vessel funded by the Japanese government is set to arrive in July 2025.
Year-long legal battle ends in $100 fine for nightclub brawl
Thursday 5 December 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Court, National
After a year on bail and seven days in custody, local plumber Tangimetua Tangimetua, a father of two, has been convicted and fined $100 for his involvement in a nightclub brawl in November 2023.
Govt to revive community policing
Thursday 5 December 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in
Cook Islands Government will reintroduce community policing in response to growing concerns over increasing crime rates, particularly juvenile crime, exacerbated by a police officer shortage.
Parliament forms committee to examine religious restrictions
Wednesday 4 December 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Culture, National, Parliament
A special select committee has been formed to examine the Religious Organisations Restrictions Act 1975 and address issues related to the introduction of new religious organisations in the Cook Islands.
Ei katu helps cancer survivor shield loved ones
Tuesday 3 December 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Culture, Health, National
A New Zealand cancer survivor used the traditional Cook Islands headwear, ei katu, to conceal her illness from her elderly mother for 18 months, highlighting the emotional toll of cancer and the importance of support systems.
Police strengthen force amidst staffing challenges
Tuesday 3 December 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Crime, Local, National
Despite continuing to deal with challenging staff numbers, the Cook Islands Police are upskilling more officers.
Environment groups demand proper public survey on seabed mining
Tuesday 3 December 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Environment, National
Local environmental groups are urging the Government to conduct a comprehensive survey to determine public support for seabed mining before further action is taken.
Minister Elikana cautions against limiting religious organisations
Tuesday 3 December 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in National, Parliament
Minister of Foreign Affairs Tingika Elikana fired back at the Opposition Member of Parliament (MP) for Matavera, Vaitoti Tupa, on his suggestion to revisit the Religious Organisation Restrictions Act 1975 to further limit religious organisations in the country.
Cook Islands Government withdraws controversial Cryptocurrency Bill for ‘redrafting’
Tuesday 3 December 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in National, Parliament, Politics
Cook Islands Government has withdrawn the Tainted Cryptocurrency Recovery Bill 2023 following widespread criticism and a recommendation from the special select committee to remove the controversial bill.
Mosque pin removed from Google Maps after ‘amicable’ dialogue with landowners
Monday 2 December 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in National
A Google Maps pin identifying a private home as a mosque in Rarotonga has been removed after an ‘amicable resolution’ between the landowners and the occupiers of the property.
New mammogram machine arrives next week, confirms Prime Minister
Monday 2 December 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Health, National, Technology
A new state-of-the-art mammogram machine is set to arrive in Rarotonga by next Friday, Prime Minister Mark Brown announced this at a Cook Islands Breast Cancer Foundation event on Saturday night.
Wearing soars to the top
Saturday 30 November 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Education, National
It was an emotional roller coaster for 17-year-old Katee Wearing, who was named Tereora College Dux 2024 at the annual prize-giving ceremony on Thursday evening, held in the school hall packed with families and loved ones.
Court brief
Saturday 30 November 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Court, National
The case of a man accused of raping a girl under the age of 12 has been adjourned to January 31, 2025, as he did not appear in the Criminals Court for his call over on Thursday due to extreme mobility issues.
SBMA commissioner resigns
Saturday 30 November 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Local, National
The Cook Islands Seabed Minerals Authority (SBMA) has announced the resignation of Alex Herman as Seabed Minerals Commissioner, ending a significant chapter in the authority’s history.
Tereora College honours top students
Saturday 30 November 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Education, National
The sounds of drums and joyful cheers drowned out the pouring rain as over 700 students of Tereora College celebrated the end of the academic year with their annual prize-giving event on Thursday night.
Building dreams, kit by kit
Saturday 30 November 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Business, Features, Go Local, National
Next Kit Home, a two-year-old local company, is striving to make building homes simpler and more affordable in the Cook Islands.
Water cartage on the rise as residents battle low pressure
Friday 29 November 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Local, National
The much-needed rain yesterday is expected to bring some relief to Rarotonga residents residing on higher grounds who continue to battle low or no water pressure.
Kavera crash accused on strict bail conditions
Friday 29 November 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Court, National
A man facing multiple charges following a major crash in Kavera on Sunday evening has been remanded on bail under four strict conditions by the Criminal Court.
