More Top Stories
I don’t expect much change: PM Brown on US Elections
6 November 2024
Fifth weekly Sydney flight to Rarotonga announced
23 October 2024
CIIC directors seek $350,000 in damages over defamatory claims
21 October 2024
Man found guilty of rape, burglary
24 September 2024
Tenants face water bill burden
8 October 2024
Concerns over Minister’s role in inmate work releases: PAC
5 October 2024
Tourism contribution set to surpass half-billion dollar mark
25 September 2024
Parliament’s 12 sitting days sufficient for business: Clerk
24 September 2024
Parliament Clerk sparks outrage over deep sea mining statement
23 September 2024
Parliament’s 12 sitting days sufficient for business: Clerk
24 September 2024
Tapaitau and Charlie-Puna released to ‘family jobs’
21 September 2024
Police apprehend four juveniles in connection with motorcycle thefts
23 September 2024
Deep sea dilemma: Cook Islanders weigh the cost of mineral riches
21 September 2024
Anxiety on the rise: Cook Islands faces mental health challenge
7 September 2024
Cook Islands deep sea mining poll sparks controversy
7 September 2024
MCI rejects ‘dark fleet’ label
3 August 2024
Rising seas, rising costs: Climate impacts on Cook Islands economy
2 September 2024
Inflation eases but concerns remain
31 August 2024
Prime Minister defends $659,000 MPs travel bill
23 August 2024
Taxpayers foot $659,000 bill for MPs travel and allowance
22 August 2024
Corruption report exposes ‘bribe and sexual favours’
17 January 2023
PM Brown eager to hand over Forum chair role to Tonga
13 August 2024
ICI explains road works delay in front of old Sheraton site
10 August 2024
Diaspora dismayed over lack of Te Maeva Nui livestream
8 August 2024
Everyone is a winner, says Culture
7 August 2024
Local women outshine global peers in business leadership
8 August 2024
Housing crisis hits tourism industry
27 July 2024
MCI rejects ‘dark fleet’ label
3 August 2024
Challenging ‘rape culture’
8 July 2024
National
Trade policy framework revised after nearly a decade
The Cook Islands Trade Policy Framework (TPF), last reviewed in 2015, is undergoing a revision to reflect the country’s evolving economic priorities.
Cook Islands and French Polynesia form an air services agreement
During regional meetings in French Polynesia, Foreign Secretary Tepaeru Herrmann, accompanied by Senior Foreign Service Officer Eden Brown, met with their French Polynesian government counterparts to advance negotiations on a bilateral Air Services Agreement (ASA).
Broken pump leaves Oasis out of petrol
A broken-down pump at Oasis Energy Centre has left the Nikao business unable to sell petrol to its customers for more than two days. Manager Louisa Poila said the underground fuel pump, which drives petrol to each pump on the forecourt, stopped working on Tuesday at about 7pm. The pump had still not been fixed […]
Prized dishes ripe for the tasting
Diners were treated to award-winning food featuring local ingredients during a series of dinners this week. After bringing home two silver medals from the Pacific Culinary Challenge held in Guam in September, president of the Cook Islands Chefs Association Sam Timoko and Little Polynesian chef Teraitua Cuthers-Boxhoorn hosted an eight-course degustation menu for the public, […]
Spreading the cheer, one patient at a time
Carollers raised the roof and the spirits of patients at Tuesday’s Carols by Candlelight evening at the Rarotonga Hospital. Organised by the lovely ladies from the Rarotonga Hospital Comforts Committee, the night was full of Christmas songs and delicious treats with new faces among the regular carol goers. Led by the jolly man in red, […]
All in a year's work
It was a bittersweet day for St Joseph senior students as they were farewelled by teachers and their efforts throughout the year were celebrated at the school’s prize giving ceremony on Friday last week. Mass set the tone for the day’s events with the church alive with song and the smell of beautiful ei’s lingering […]
Air Raro considers an aircraft upgrade
Air Rarotonga is thinking of upgrading its 34-seater Saab aircraft – but only if more people start travelling to Aitutaki. Managing director Ewan Smith said Air Rarotonga is currently carrying out a five-to-ten-year strategic plan and part of that involves reviewing its aircraft. The airline’s only Saab 340A provides the backbone of services between Rarotonga […]
New resort launches hiring drive
A major recruitment drive is underway to fill dozens of job vacancies at a new luxury resort opening in Muri next year. The Nautilus Resort is still months from being fully completed but its beachfront restaurant and bar is on track to open at the end of January. General manager Erika Bult said she is […]
PM assaulted?
In parliament yesterday, Atiu Member of Parliament Norman George said he had reason to believe that Prime Minister Henry Puna may have recently been the victim of an assault. The MP from Teenui-Mapumai said the alleged incident may have taken place last month and involved an unidentified man. George, who had levelled his question under […]
Government introduces tax bill
The government introduced a bill yesterday that begins a series of changes that aim to drastically alter the way tax revenue is collected in the Cook Islands. Titled the Income Tax Amendment Bill, the prospective legislation is the first of two bills that introduce the changes, with the second bill expected in a proposed February […]
Avana set for tamariki fishing comp
E tamariki ma – grab your fishing rods and bait and get along to the Avana coast for the popular Coca Cola Junior Fishing competition this Saturday. CITC and Coca Cola along with Captain Moko (Stephen Kavana), Avana Fishing Club and The Mooring Caf have come together again to run the popular junior fishing competition, […]
'Go Blue' with ANZ for Christmas!
The Tropical Christmas in Rarotonga movement is amplifying the Christmas spirit around the island as local businesses and community groups show their support. Not one to miss out on spreading the joy, ANZ is getting behind the initiative and is encouraging everyone to wear blue and get into the spirit of the season. The bank […]
Tertiary scholarship applications close
A number of scholarships available to Cook Islanders undertaking tertiary study closed last week, with students racing to get their applications in. “We’ve had quite a few applications,” said Anna Roi, scholarships co-ordinator at the Ministry of Education. With the official closing date of Thursday 5 December at 12pm, Roi said that they had received […]
Pukapuka embraces tertiary education
Pukapuka and other Pa Enua have been running community education and youth-based programmes for the tertiary sector under the Ministry of Education, as part of the Cook Islands Tertiary Training Institute (CITTI). As part of a fundraising effort to construct a school building, the tertiary programme in Pukapuka is selling “University of Pukapuka” T-shirts at […]
Pukapuka hostel welcomes first guests
Around 70 New Zealand residents with Pukapuka roots were the first guests in a new Pukapuka hostel on Rarotonga recently. The guests are members of Te Ulu O Te Watu – an incorporated society in New Zealand for people of Pukapukan decent. The group has been involved in the hostel project from the start, including […]
'Storytellers' to share profits with community
‘Storytellers’ will be giving guided tours on mountain bikes around Raro, focusing on the cultural and environmental insights of the Cook Islands. A year in the making, Storytellers managing director David Furnell says the Cook Islands Tourism Corporation is excited about this new attraction and that the operation has the full support of the Business […]
New Kiwi!
Ariimanu Shan Sei Fan receives his certificate of New Zealand citizenship from NZ High Commissioner Joanna Kempkers yesterday. The 19 year old was born in Tahiti and moved to the Cook Islands seven years ago. He finished his schooling at Tereora College last year and is now working as an IT intern at the Ministry […]
New Kiwis urged to hold on to identities
New Zealand’s five newest citizens were told yesterday that becoming a Kiwi does not mean they have to forget about their culture or their homeland. Cook Islands’ residents Motufaga Tifare Finiasi, Viliame (Bilsy) Gukisuva, Teurihei Kainuku, Taniora Lowry and Ariimanu Jean-Marc Shan Sei Fan all took oaths and became New Zealanders yesterday. In her first […]
Teachers honoured for hard work
Students aren’t the only ones whose hard work during the year has been recognised. The teachers and principals were recognised by the Ministry of Education (MoE) yesterday for their dedication to students and going above and beyond the call of duty. The room was packed to the brim and alive with bright colours and lively […]
Theft and road crashes in Raro
Cook Islands police arrested six people last week for a string of burglaries in Rarotonga, and responded to two motorbike crashes at the weekend. To reduce theft, officers would like to remind the public to be aware of personal belongings, especially with the holiday season approaching. If you are leaving your home for a day […]
Fruit transport ban to outer islands continues
A ban on the transport of fruits and vegetables from Rarotonga and Aitutaki to the outer islands will continue until at least the end of December. Due to ongoing efforts with the Ministry of Agriculture’s Oriental Fruit Fly eradication programme, officials said the ban will continue which affects a wide variety of commodities. A partial […]
'The canoe is the people' - workshop
‘The canoe is the people’ was the theme of workshops that brought educators from across the Pacific together last week in Rarotonga. Educators from Tonga, Fiji, Samoa, Nuie and New Zealand took part in the week long series of workshops, which was an initiative of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO). “‘The […]
« Previous 1 … 422 423 424 425 426 427 428 429 430 … 788 Next »