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Submissions on minimum wage open to public
Wednesday 15 February 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Business, Economy, National
The 2023 Minimum Wage Review will be considered against a backdrop of rising costs for both living and running a business as the island nation continues to recover from Covid-19, the Ministry of Internal Affairs said in a statement on Tuesday.
LETTER TO EDITOR: Partition ‘will not affect’ Nukupure Park
Wednesday 15 February 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, The landowners wish to correct the statements in Tuesday’s paper regarding the Ngatangiia Matavera Sports Club (Court application to determine the future of Nukupure Park, Cook Islands News, February 14). This land has not been “gifted” to anyone. It remains the landowners’ land, and the landowners are the ones who get to decide what happens to our land.
Five-star cruise ship visits Aitutaki and Rarotonga
Wednesday 15 February 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, Local, National
The five-star service liner stopped over in Aitutaki on Monday where 248 passengers disembarked to tour around the island, snorkel and enjoyed the local cuisines. They also visited the islands of Maina, One Foot and Honeymoon.
World’s shortest man pays flying visit
Wednesday 15 February 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
The Magic Circus of Samoa made a whistlestop at Rarotonga Airport on Monday afternoon on a chartered Air Rarotonga aircraft en-route from Samoa to Tahiti.
‘Hunger for win’ drives Eels to league victory
Tuesday 14 February 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in League, Sports
Avatiu Nikao Eels were ‘more hungry’ for win against defending champions Tupapa Panthers in the opening round of the Cook Islands Rugby League domestic 13s season over the weekend.
Court application to determine the future of Nukupure Park
Tuesday 14 February 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Court, National
The future of the Ngatangiia Matavera Sports Club Field (Nukupure Park) in Muri is up in the air following applications in court.
Jetstar adds extra flight
Tuesday 14 February 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Business, National, Tourism
Excellent demand even before the inaugural flight takes off, has seen Jetstar increase their year-round non-stop service from Sydney to Rarotonga to three times a week during peak travel periods.
LETTER TO EDITOR: Medicinal cannabis industry
Tuesday 14 February 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, The new Minister for CIIC (Cook Islands Investment Corporation) Albert Nicholas has already got a lot of good work done as was reported in your paper on 11-2-23 when he announced the appointment of the new CIIC Board members after meeting with Cabinet at the end of last month. Rose Brown, the Minister of Health, needs to show the same work ethic and start the process to get our medicinal cannabis industry jump started in the Cook Islands.
Amplifying the voice of indigenous women in science
Tuesday 14 February 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, Local, National
Climate Change Cook Islands celebrated International Day of Women and Girls in Science, on February 11, 2023, acknowledging the indigenous women who are key members of the team, key partners and have contributed to the organisation over the past few years.
Drink driving, burglary arrests over the weekend
Tuesday 14 February 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Court, Crime, National
Two people were taken to hospital after being knocked off their motorcycle by a vehicle driven by an alleged drink driver in the early hours of Saturday morning, kicking off a busy weekend for the Cook Islands Police Service which included an arrest for a historical burglary.
Vaka building project canoes to be launched on Thursday
Tuesday 14 February 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, Local, National
Te Mana o te Vaka boat building and sailing project will launch nine single-hull dugout canoes at Avarua harbour this Thursday at 4pm.
Kiwi visitors escape cannabis convictions
Tuesday 14 February 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National
A visiting Kiwi couple with young children escaped cannabis importation and false declaration convictions.
Imported roses for Valentine’s Day
Tuesday 14 February 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
Island Craft head florist Faurens Sophie, pictured, sprinkles the imported red roses with water as she prepares orders for Valentine’s Day today.
In the Criminal Court on Thursday, February 9
Monday 13 February 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National
Name suppression granted in theft case A woman facing a charge of theft was granted named suppression in the Criminal Court on Rarotonga. Defence lawyer Lavi Rokoika made the request during a call over matter on Thursday. Rokoika said the basis of the application was the case was still being processed and she needed disclosure from […]
Eels, Sea Eagles off to flying start in Cook Islands Rugby League 13s competition
Monday 13 February 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Avatiu Nikao Eels made a grand start to their 2023 Cook Islands Rugby League 13s season following a 38-8 win over defending champions Tupapa Panthers at The Swamp on Saturday. The Eels who won the League Nines in Paradise tournament last month proved elusive and scored most of their tries from broken play. They also […]
Tupapa off to OFC Champions League qualifiers
Monday 13 February 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Football, Sports
Following a successful 2022 football campaign in winning the Tower Insurance Premiership in Rarotonga, Tupapa Maraerenga Football Club premier men have booked their spot to feature in the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) Champions League qualifiers to be held in Apia, Samoa.
Red carpet rolled out at the Empire for world premiere
Monday 13 February 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Entertainment, Features, Local, National
The red carpet was rolled out on Rarotonga with a packed house for the world premiere of Cook Islands’ film Stranded Pearl.
Touch heads into round three competition
Monday 13 February 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby
Some good mixed games in the weekly Touch competition were held last Wednesday at the BCI stadium. In the U18s clash, Mighty Arrow team played against J Squad.
Roster for the 2023 Paunu health clinics released
Monday 13 February 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, Local, National
Toddler Keanu Tupou-ote-Rangi Napa Iakimo and his mother visited the Kiikii Clinic Paunu Day run by the Cook Islands Child Welfare Association.
TC Gabrielle affects Auckland-Raro flight
Monday 13 February 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Business, National, Tourism
Cook Islands tourism operators are hoping flights out of Auckland which is facing the wrath of Tropical Cyclone Gabrielle, resumes today following cancellations yesterday.
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