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Seabed regulations: Public input ends, future updates planned

Monday 18 December 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, Environment, National, Parliament

Cook Islands concludes public consultation for seabed mineral exploration guidelines, while the Prime Minister emphasises exploration’s potential for future prosperity and responsible resource extraction. Losirene Lacanivalu reports.


Lack of coordination between utility providers ‘putting pressure on our people’

Monday 18 December 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National, Parliament

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) is expected to be signed by four major utility companies in the coming weeks, confirmed Albert Nicholas, Minister for Infrastructure Cook Islands and Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC).


$300,000 in arrears : 47 businesses lag on Cook Islands Covid loan

Monday 18 December 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National, Parliament

Local businesses are nearly $300,000 behind on payments of the $6.9 million loan issued by the Cook Islands Government to support them during the 2020 Covid-19 pandemic.


Cook Islands’ international profile soars with COP28 and Forum leadership: Brown

Monday 18 December 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National, Parliament

Cook Islands’ profile on the international stage has never been higher than it is today, says Prime Minister Mark Brown.


PAC chair Elikana demands transparency on public funds

Saturday 16 December 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National, Parliament

The chair of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has called for stricter accountability and transparency in the use of public funds by government entities, state-owned enterprises, and Crown agencies.


Green light for relief : Parliament passes medicinal cannabis import bill

Friday 15 December 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National, Parliament

Cook Islanders who require medicinal cannabis for their health’s wellbeing can now import or bring the item into the country, provided the product is being prescribed by an overseas medical practitioner.


Parliament sets 42 sitting days for 2024 session

Friday 15 December 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Parliament

Cook Islands Parliament approved 42 sitting days for 2024 yesterday, having managed to meet just over half the number of days allocated for 2023.


Competitive and social touch rugby beckons on Boxing Day

Thursday 14 December 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby

Cook Islands Touch Association has confirmed that its annual Vodafone Boxing Day Mixed Touch Rugby Tournament will be held on December 26 at the Ngatangiia field.


MPs back medicinal cannabis import

Thursday 14 December 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National, Parliament

Debate on the use and importation of medicinal cannabis in the Cook Islands continues in Parliament today after gaining support from both Government and Opposition MPs.


PM suggests flag rethink

Thursday 14 December 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Parliament

Cook Islands Prime Minister has suggested considering a return to the original flag, designed by the nation’s first premier, for stronger reflection of national colours and sovereignty.


Netball in Paradise hailed a success

Wednesday 13 December 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Netball, Sports

The 2023 BSP Netball in Paradise competition ended on a high note, with Netball Cook Islands declaring the games highly competitive.


Cook Islands faces mounting pressure to address diabetes

Wednesday 13 December 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National

A study in the Cook Islands found high rates of diabetes, particularly among women and those aged 45-64, suggesting a need for earlier screening and increased awareness campaigns.


Cook Islands to crack down on crypto with new Recovery Bill

Wednesday 13 December 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National, Parliament

A new Bill that will enable Government to seize and forfeit cryptocurrency will be tabled in Parliament this week.


Cook Islands makes debut at World Squash Championship

Tuesday 12 December 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Sports, Squash

The Cook Islands Squash team made their debut at the World Squash Federation Men’s World Team Championship in Tauranga, New Zealand, along with two other teams.


Connolly joins swimmers at Bond University

Monday 11 December 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Sports, Swimming

Cook Islands golden girl swimmer Lanihei Connolly is part of a group of swimmers who have been accepted at the Bull Sharks as the first cohort of the World Aquatics Training Centre established at Bond University in Australia.


Fresh pineapples on offer this Christmas season

Monday 11 December 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National

Weeks into the Christmas celebration and the Maoate family is encouraging families to eat healthy and live healthy.


Mum and daughter attend COP28

Monday 11 December 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, Local, National, Weekend

Cook Islands' Nanette Woonton is at the COP28 event in Dubai in her capacity as the Communications and Outreach Advisor for SPREP.


Funding uncertainty as climate change impacts Pacific

Monday 11 December 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, Local, National, Weather

‘The Cook Islands is highly vulnerable and at risk to extreme events’


WAKA makes third time the charm in Rarotonga

Saturday 9 December 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Netball, Sports

WAKA netball team from Australia won the 2023 Netball in Paradise mixed division.


I still wake up thinking about it: Foster on All Blacks’ Rugby World Cup loss

Saturday 9 December 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, In Depth, Rugby Union, Sports

The sting of the Rugby World Cup final loss, over a month ago, still lingers for former All Blacks coach Ian Foster as he embarks on the next chapter of his life. Losirene Lacanivalu reports.

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