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‘Positive changes’ coming to Immigration Regulations : Tourism Council president

Monday 25 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National

With new details on the changes to the newly implemented Immigration Regulations yet to be revealed, the Cook Islands Tourism Industry Council, which had sought legal advice on the new rules, says there are some positive changes coming.

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Athletes eye personal bests

Sunday 24 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Athletics, Features, Sports, Weekend

Over 200 athletes and officials will represent the Cook Islands at the 2023 Pacific Games in Honiara, Solomon Islands, this November. Cook Islands News online editor Losirene Lacanivalu interviews Athletics Cook Islands squad members Tatiana Sherwin, Max Teuruaa, Daniel Tolosa, and Piri Nga on their preparations and expectations for the regional games.

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Possible direct flight from Fiji for Pacific Islands Forum meet

Sunday 24 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National, Pacific Islands, Pacific Islands Forum, Regional

Preparations to host the 52nd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting (PIFLM52) in Rarotonga and Aitutaki in November includes a special commercial flight with Fiji Airways.


Ready for Round Rarotonga

Friday 22 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Athletics, Sports

Rarotonga’s top long-distance runners are looking forward to the 46th Round Rarotonga Road Race tomorrow.


Lack of defensive driving courses queried

Friday 22 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Local, National

A visiting Judge has asked why defensive driving is not an option in the Cook Islands following police concerns about the future of road safety in the nation.

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Man acquitted of three charges, fined $550 for assaulting female

Thursday 21 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National

A man facing multiple assault charges against women was found guilty on only one charge of ‘low level assault with no injury’ and fined $550.


Govt steps up preparations for Forum Meeting, mum on budget

Thursday 21 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National, Pacific Islands, Pacific Islands Forum, Regional

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI) says it continues to advance preparations to host the 52nd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting (PIFLM52) in November but would not say how much it would cost.

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Zhuhai Municipal Government assists Cooks with Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting

Wednesday 20 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National, Pacific Islands Forum

The Zhuhai Municipal Government, People’s Republic of China has assisted the Cook Islands Government with audio and TV equipment that will be installed for the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting in November.

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Man facing multiple male assaults female charges appears before jury

Wednesday 20 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National

The defended hearing for Okaytime Marsters, who is facing charges of three counts of assault on a female, and one charge of assault with intent to injure continues at the High Court in Avarua today.


Dining Table: Outstanding experience at On the Beach

Tuesday 19 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, Food, Go Local

Spend the evening overlooking the blue horizon as the sun sets at OTB, On the Beach Bar and Restaurant at Manuia Beach Resort Arorangi and you cannot miss the friendly welcome and hospitality of not only the staff, but OTB’s very own top chef and owner Philip Nordt.


Apii St Joseph’s principal role advertised

Tuesday 19 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, National

Rarotonga’s Apii St Joseph’s Primary has advertised a full time position for the school’s principal.


‘Work together, find common ground’: PM Brown at Foreign Forum Ministers meeting

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

It is important to remember that in order for Pacific regionalism to work, we must be willing to work together to find common ground that positively contributes to the leaders’ vision.


Nine athletes from Athletics Cook Islands to join Pacific Games team

Saturday 16 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Athletics, Pacific Games, Sports

Athletics Cook Islands has nine athletes participating at the 2023 Pacific Games in the Solomon Islands in November. This week, Cook Islands News features Rupeni Mataitoga who is currently training in Rarotonga and has been inspired by middle distance champion Beddoes to trial for the Pacific Games.

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Careless driver convicted following jury trial

Saturday 16 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National

A woman who denied the charge of careless driving causing injury has been found guilty by a jury at the High Court in Avarua.


Retailers voice ‘egg-pectations’ as ongoing egg shortage is ‘no yolk’

Saturday 16 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, Local, National

The main issue behind egg shortages on Rarotonga is importation laws, says CITC Food Group Manager, Jason Burgess.

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Antonina Browne chairs meetings in Fiji

Friday 15 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National, Pacific Islands, Regional

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI) Director of the Pacific and Regional Affairs Division (PRAD) Antonina Browne is chairing the Pacific ACP (African, Caribbean and Pacific States) Officials meeting and the Smaller Island States Officials Meeting in Suva, Fiji this week.


Cricket Domestic season starts, Women’s team return from international game

Friday 15 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Cricket, Sports

The T20 Domestic Season starts tomorrow (September 16) with the Men’s opening match.


Climate, gender, ocean and 2050 on agenda as Mark Brown chairs Foreign Ministers Meeting

Thursday 14 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National, Pacific Islands, Regional

Prime Minister Mark Brown will attend the Forum Foreign Ministers meeting in Fiji this week.


Careless driving matter finally goes to trial after two years

Thursday 14 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National

A driving related matter that has been before the courts for nearly two years is being heard by a jury on Rarotonga.


Tennis players receive fair play and Sportsman awards

Wednesday 13 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Sports, Tennis

Young Cook Islands tennis players Tera Rongo and John Tui-Tonga Gibson have returned home with Fair Play and Sportsman awards from the Zespri AIMS Games 2023 in Tauranga, New Zealand.


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