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Immigration strengthens workforce resilience and service delivery
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI) completed a recruitment round in February 2025 to fill vacancies within the Immigration border team.
Lack of recognition for indigenous women and girls
The United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) meets annually to address the widespread inequalities, violence and discrimination women continue to face around the world.
MMR explains fishery proposal
All members of the public interested in a proposal for exploratory fishing by the Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) are invited to attend a presentation on the draft plan this evening. The ministry hopes as many people as possible will attend the public consultation on its draft plan to undertake research on skipjack and bigeye […]
Companies operating illegally will be prosecuted: BTIB
Business Trade Investment Board (BTIB) chief executive Terry Rangi says to date the monitoring of unregistered companies doing business in the Cook Islands has been somewhat slack, but those who are considered to be operating illegally will be prosecuted. His comments follow concerns from some members of the local business community about visitors to the […]
BTIB confirms Telecom is registered
Business Trade Investment Board (BTIB) chief executive Terry Rangi is satisfied Telecom Cook Islands (TCI) is operating legally as a foreign enterprise, despite concerns the company is not registered in the Cook Islands. Mervin Communications Ltd director William Framhein wrote to Rangi seeking the prosecution of nine companies including TCI which he alleges are not […]
Stunning show by papaa and oldies dancers
Expert performances by three expat and seven golden oldies dancers had the packed out Hidies Bar buzzing on Monday night as each dancer impressed the crowd with stunning dances. While there were a lot more visitors in the crowd supporting the evenings event the three expatriates who took to the stage were outstanding. Sole male […]
German envoy visits
Ambassador designate of the Federal Republic of Germany to the Cook Islands, Thomas H Meister (pictured), is currently visiting Rarotonga accompanied by his wife Dagmar Meister and daughter Ciska Meister. Ambassador Meister will present letters of credentials to Queens Representative Sir Frederick Goodwin today at Government House. Meister will also hold discussions with government on […]
23kg trevally wins Aitutaki comp
Aitutakis Alistair Webb with a 23kg giant trevally caught popper fishing in the Easter fishing competition on the outer island. The fish won biggest trevally and was caught aboard Foxy Lady, skippered by Jason Watt. 11042501
45 fish landed in Easter comp
The two-day Rarotonga Easter fishing competition, sponsored by Cafe Salsa was highly successful, with 15 club boats taking part. A total of 45 fish with a combined weight of 451kg was landed over the two days , Easter Saturday and Easter Monday. The catch included a magnificent 43kg yellow fin tuna, numerous other tuna, maimai, […]
CIWA joins trade unions in China
Cook Islands Workers Association (CIWA) president Anthony Turua is representing the Asia Pacific Region together with over 300 delegates from all over the world at the 2011 International Forum on Economic Globalisation and Trade Unions in China. Turua says that its a timely forum for the Pacific region considering the post economic crises. The forum […]
PM still waiting for reply
The onus is on Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker to nominate people he considers heroes and heroines people who went the extra mile in rebuilding the earthquake-ravaged city for a free holiday to the Cook Islands. Prime Minister Henry Puna sent a letter to Parker after the February earthquake and has not received any response. Cook […]
Toilet paper audit laughed at
An audit review into the procurement of toilet paper for the 2009 Pacific Mini Games (PMG) has found the games organising committee did not comply with the Cook Islands Government Financial Policies and Procedures Manual (CIGFPPM). The committee, which included the then PMG chief executive Mac Mokoroa and acting financial secretary Priscilla Maruariki, accepted a […]
Visitors join in ANZAC spirit
ANZAC services are unique to every region in every country. Its important that ANZAC services reflect the values of the local region. Royal New Zealand Navy commander Tony Grubb reflected on the various commemorative services held in the Cook Islands yesterday for the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC). Hundreds of people participated in […]
Cook Islanders remember ANZAC
Cook Islanders took time to honour the courage and sacrifice of those who have served for their countries in international conflict, during ANZAC Day commemorations throughout the country yesterday. From 5.30am guests and members of the public joined those involved in a dawn parade service at the Ministry of Justice building and cenotaph in Avarua […]
Ports warn of disruption at Avatiu
The general public and especially users of the Avatiu harbour are asked to be patient as there will be a lot of disruption to services and restricted access to the area when the $24 million Avatiu harbour upgrade project begins in May by New Zealand company McConnell Dowell. Ports Authority chief executive Bim Tou says […]
TIS to meet on fishing plan
Te Ipukarea Society (TIS) members are being encouraged to attend the Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) public consultation on its draft plan for exploratory fishing this week. TIS invited MMR secretary Ben Ponia to deliver a presentation of the ministrys draft plan for exploratory fishing at its own meeting, which has now been cancelled in […]
Forum Pacific delayed
Arrival of the Forum Pacific has been further delayed. Pacific Forum Line New Zealand customer services manager Jessica Dawson reports that the vessel has been experiencing engine problems. She has been operating whilst engineers make the necessary repairs, forcing her to reduce speed. She was expected to arrive in Auckland yesterday and should be in […]
52 teams volley in Aitutaki
A record number of volleyball teams will take to the courts on Easter Monday for the second year of the Cook Islands News Aitutaki Easter 4×4 volleyball tournament. The revived popular annual event on the island has attracted 52 teams this year and organiser Rere Mataiti expects a few more teams to register before the […]
New website nearly ready
On the heels of five months of work, Cook Islands Tourism (CIT) is preparing to launch its new website. CIT chief executive Carmel Beattie says the website will be operational within two weeks. The site is in the final testing stages. CIT contracted a professional writer to develop the text, and the site includes in-depth […]
MMR tightens up on fishing licences
The Ministry of Marine Resources is poised to significantly expand its fishing licence regime with intentions to target bigeye tuna, skipjack tuna, and swordfish in addition to albacore tuna, secretary Ben Ponia says. He highlights the ministrys position in respect of fishing licences and proposed expansion of designated fisheries within an official response to the […]
Anzac services around country
Red poppies are on sale in advance of Anzac Day events to be held throughout the Cook Islands on Monday. Each year on April 25 the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps is commemorated by the Returned and Services Association (RSA) and members of the public as well as representatives of various organisations and community […]
Culture day on Gold Coast
Mudgeeraba Creek State School on the Gold Coast of Australia is hosting a Cook Islands culture day next month, and asking for help with assembling a Cook Islands culture display and amassing traditional knowledge. On Thursday, May 19, the Queensland school will be celebrating the Cook Islands. Prep coordinator Kaia Clarke is making an appeal […]
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