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).
Love your coast, to tatou pirianga tai
Raising awareness about the damage being done to the coastal areas by planting trees is part of the tree planting programme revitalised by The National Environment Service (NES) Education Unit. The programme, which is part of the NES theme ‘love your coast, to tatou pirianga tai,’ was revived last week and seven Rakei Toa students […]
Tereora College student wins media studies excellence award
Year 13 Tereora College student Alovi Pickering won the prize for excellence in level three media studies. Pickering says that it was her documentary that most likely won her the first prize of a trophy, vouchers and a certificate sponsored by Cook Islands News. “I focused on the issues and reasons of why Cook Islands […]
Fuel tender digs up Toagate concerns
Tenders are being invited for the government’s controversial fuel hosting contract, which is set to open up old wounds from the ‘Toagate saga’. Te Aponga Uira has issued the call for tenders, where the winning bidder will store and manage TAU’s fuel from February. The fuel hosting contract, which includes transporting fuel from the ship […]
Demos harder on Purse Seining than NGO's
The Democratic Party does not want to see any purse seining in Cook Islands waters. Leader of the opposition Wilkie Rasmussen, who also acts as the Democratic Party spokesperson on marine resources, made the comments late last week, affirming his camp’s position on the issue. “It’s the sheer amount of catch that affects the cycle […]
Smooth start to end of year exams
Cook Islands college students are in exam mode this week with senior students at Tereora College on study leave for final prep ahead of their exams. Last week the national college celebrated the academic and sporting achievements of its students through their annual prize giving. Last week CINews printed the national college’s list of high […]
Sharing skills for a better future
It is a love of teaching her people that has led Rebekah Daniel to volunteer at the prison in Arorangi. Once a week during the evenings, Daniel takes one-on-one sessions teaching computer graphics at the prison. She is one of only a few local people who volunteer, sharing her time and skills with inmates as […]
Air NZ CEO to speak at awards
On Friday night the Cook Islands Tourism Industry will celebrate an evening recognising excellence in the tourism industry, with the highlight being the 2013 Air New Zealand Cook Islands Tourism Awards. The awards’ major sponsor, Air New Zealand’s chief executive officer Christopher Luxon, will be the VIP speaker on the night. It will be Luxon’s […]
Aviation and the need for focused strategy
A USA-based aviation specialist is providing advice on strategy to the tourism corporation. The Cook Islands Tourism Corporation recently contracted aviation specialist John Petersen to provide strategic advice on air service development strategy, route development, airline commercial negotiations, and the management of airline underwrite agreement performance. Peterson has many years of executive management experience in […]
Win electronics this festive season
Over $20,000 worth of the latest Samsung smart televisions, notebooks and Galaxy GS4 smartphones are all up for grabs in the latest Christmas promotion by CITC and Fonterra. To enter the promotion and be in to win these fabulous prizes, customers simply need to purchase three Anchor, Chesdale or Tip Top products (on the same […]
Crazy hair day for Turoa Bakery
If your hair looks like you have been dragged through a bush, you will fit right in at the Apii Te Uki Ou School this Friday. The school will be holding a crazy hair day and home baking fundraiser for Titikaveka’s Turoa Bakery during their lunch break. The Turoa bakery was ravaged by fire during […]
Bakery fire suspicious
The Vaimaanga fire that recently destroyed two businesses is being treated as suspicious. The fire destroyed Turoa Bakery and the adjoining Saltwater Caf on the morning of November 2. Investigations have now concluded, and the fire is being treated as suspicious. Reports from the Rescue Fire service will be given to the police in a […]
Turoa Bakery fire not confirmed as arson - police
The fire responsible for destroying the Turoa Bakery and the adjoining Saltwater Caf on November 2 is yet to be confirmed as arson. Though the fire is being treated as suspicious by investigators, police commissioner Maara Tetava says the police and the rescue fire service are still working on the investigation report and the cause […]
Bush fires concern police
Two bush fires were a major cause of concern for police over the weekend. “The public should be careful when burning rubbish. We received two calls about small bush fires over the weekend but the fire trucks were quick to put the fires out,” says inspector Arama Tera. “Be vigilant when burning rubbish. The fire […]
Australian student raises money for Raro schools
An Australian student who recently visited the Cook Islands has launched an online fundraising campaign to help two Rarotongan schools hit by arson last month. Belinda Smith, from Melbourne, was in the Cook Islands on a teaching placement during September as part of her degree with Monash University – joining her fellow trainee teachers in […]
Cost of fire damage 'several million dollars'
The cost of fire damage to homes, businesses and schools in Rarotonga over the past year has been valued at several million dollars. A spate of fires on the island recently has left the local community reeling and police on the hunt for an arsonist – with rewards offered up by the government and Tower […]
New management at Te Vara Nui Village
Kiwi couple Alan Chrastecky and Vicki Candish are the new arrivals on Cook Islands hospitality and tourism shores. They will form the management team at the Te Vara Nui village and both of them come with a wealth of experience. “Chrastecky along with his partner Candish have recently joined us from New Zealand where they […]
Flying the flag for Spain in the Cooks Islands
Susanna Wigmore left a hectic life in Spain 10 years ago and went looking for a tropical island to call home. She found Rarotonga, and has never left. After years of writing articles about the Cook Islands for Spanish press, Wigmore was in May named Honorary Consul of Spain in the Cook Islands. The consul […]
NZ High Commission launches Facebook page
The New Zealand High Commission has a new Facebook page. “We’re still taking baby steps but this will be a good way for people to be informed,” said High Commissioner Joanna Kempkers. According to a press release from the High Commission, the page is “… designed to provide easily accessible and up to date information […]
Iconic mayor coming for tourism awards
Invercargill’s iconic Mayor Tim Shadbolt will be a guest speaker at this Friday evening’s 2013 Air New Zealand Cook Islands Tourism Awards gala event. Mayor Shadbolt is a New Zealand icon, known for his wide-mouthed smile, wicked sense of humour and standing up for a wide range of causes. Furthermore he is known for his […]
Agencies respond to mock aircraft crash
A full-scale emergency drill in Rarotonga yesterday saw emergency services flood Avatiu Harbour in response to a mock aircraft crash off the coast. Thirty agencies kicked into gear at 8:45am when the call went out that an airplane carrying 28 people had crashed in Avarua Harbour. Emergency services descended on Avatiu marina en masse and […]
« Previous 1 … 433 434 435 436 437 438 439 440 441 … 788 Next »