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Vote for prime minister to take place in Fiji’s Parliament
Friday 23 December 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional
Fiji’s newly-elected government will decide who is to be prime minister when Parliament convenes later today (Saturday, Fiji time).
1000 Christmas boxes packed in 1.5 hours
Friday 23 December 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Keeping the spirit of Christmas well and truly alive, a group of amazing 150 volunteers packed 1000 Christmas Box parcels in just 1.5 hours.
MCI appoints new management board
Friday 23 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Business, Local, National
Maritime Cook Islands (MCI), administrators of the Cook Islands Ships’ Registry, has announced the appointment of a newly-formed Management Board comprising Moeroa Matheson, Paolo Favilli and Eleanor Roi.
Support for elderly ‘wonderful’
Friday 23 December 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Over 100 families and friends attended the Are Pa Metua lunch fundraiser at the Islander Hotel on Wednesday.
Kindness in the spirit of Christmas
Friday 23 December 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Local, National
In the spirit of Christmas, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints cooked food which was handed out to members of the public on Wednesday.
Nicholas ‘has earned his place’: Court proceedings against Avatiu MP withdrawn in 2020
Friday 23 December 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National, Politics
Court proceedings against Avatiu MP withdrawn in 2020: NZ Police Incoming Cabinet Minister Albert Nicholas has the confidence of his Prime Minister, despite his ‘colourful’ background.
Santa visit to Avarua delights young and old
Friday 23 December 2022 | Written by Cameron Scott | Published in Local, National
Santa Claus – and the lovely Mrs Claus, were the stars of the annual Santa Parade in downtown Avarua yesterday.
Cook Islands amongst best improvers in International Rugby League rankings
Friday 23 December 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Cook Islands teams are among the best improvers in the latest International Rugby League World Rankings but the head of the national body says he still doesn’t agree with the ranking system.
Prices projected to rise
Friday 23 December 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
The Cook Islands economy is forecast to have strong growth for the next financial year, but it will be offset by a sharp increase in commodity prices.
Plan ahead for a smooth flight: Air New Zealand
Thursday 22 December 2022 | Written by Cameron Scott | Published in National, Tourism
With more than 2.8 million customers taking to the skies with Air New Zealand – and large numbers of Cook Islanders returning home from New Zealand and Australia for their summer holidays, the airline is encouraging people to plan ahead and add extra time for their travel.
Choppy seas fail to deter cruise passengers
Thursday 22 December 2022 | Written by Cameron Scott | Published in Local, National, Tourism
About 125 passengers of the 315 aboard the cruise ship Paul Gaugin braved choppy conditions yesterday to disembark from the vessel and check out Rarotonga.
Brown receives Apii Mauke Dux award
Thursday 22 December 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National, Outer Islands
Tupuna Brown was awarded the Apii Mauke 2022 Dux of the Year award at the school’s ‘Oraanga Re na te Tamariki’ Prizegiving Day held last week.
All set for exciting Touch contest
Thursday 22 December 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby
The Ronnies Boxing Day Touch Rugby Tourney set for Monday, December 26 already looks exciting. It will be played at the Ngatangiia field in both competitive and social categories.
Workshop for specialist importers
Thursday 22 December 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, Local, National, Technology
The National Environment Service (NES) has held a training workshop on the Montreal Protocol Licensing system.
Child slapped, thrown to the ground in ‘serious’ assault
Thursday 22 December 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National
A father of 10, with another one on the way, has narrowly avoided jail after assaulting his five-year-old son.
Woman fails to front on drink-drive and assault charges
Thursday 22 December 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National
A woman facing multiple charges including assault and using profane, indecent and obscene language in public, failed to turn up for sentencing at the court in Avarua on Wednesday.
Survey: Visitors spend more on longer visits
Thursday 22 December 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National, Tourism
Tourists are spending more, staying longer and encouraging more people to come to the Cook Islands, according to the latest International Visitor Survey.
Nicholas regains ministerial role
Thursday 22 December 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National, Politics
Avatiu-Ruatonga-Palmerston (RAPPA) Member of Parliament Albert Nicholas will be returned as a Cabinet Minister today.
Scholarship issue clarified
Thursday 22 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, I write in response to the letter to the editor, “Scholarship woes upset our students”, which appeared on December 21, 2022. Thank you for the opportunity to respond. Te Reinga Akataunga’anga, the Cook Islands Government Tertiary and Study Support Programme, offers a range of scholarship and study grant options for Cook Islanders wishing to access formal tertiary education. The programme has allowed many Cook Islanders access to initial tertiary studies both domestically and abroad, whether supported with a full scholarship or a study grant for those who are privately funded, or undertaking studies while working full-time.
Passionate about children’s health
Thursday 22 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Health, Local, National
With her passion for child health and development, it is no surprise Molly Dalton was a successful candidate for the Well-Child Trainer assignment in Rarotonga. The achievement made her the first-ever qualified Early Childhood Nurse/Well-Child Trainer in the Cook Islands.
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