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Tourist visa to be extended

Friday 31 March 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National, Tourism

Visitors to the Cook Islands will be able to extend their stay for up to a year under a new regulation being finalised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI). The move has been welcomed by the country’s tourism industry.

World Bank opens new north Pacific office

Thursday 30 March 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Federated States of Micronesia, Regional

The World Bank has opened its new permanent office to support the development needs of the north Pacific.

Kata: Overcrowding

Thursday 30 March 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Fiji to scrap media law for ‘growth and development’ of independent journalism

Thursday 30 March 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional

The Fijian government has announced it will repeal the Media Industry Development Act 2010.

Letter: ICI confirms $90,000 spent on Apii Takitumu ‘Guardrail Fence’

Thursday 30 March 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

The stupid answers and justifications by various bureaucrats with regards to the ridiculous guardrail at Takitumu School, is in itself an insult to the public and the taxpayer.

Facing the future with confidence

Thursday 30 March 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

In the face of widespread economic strain, national conflicts, and social unrest, confidence in the future is at an all-time low in many countries including the Cook Islands. Against this backdrop of pessimism, a special global programme featuring the theme, “You Can Face the Future with Confidence!” will be held on the weekend of April […]

‘Embracing the amazing’ for Autism

Thursday 30 March 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, Local, National

For Autism Cook Islands (ACI) family networking is all about families coming together for fellowship in a fun and safe environment.

Aitutaki Gospel commemorations continue

Thursday 30 March 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Te Arikianga o te Evangelia, the Arrival of the Gospel to the village of Vaipae, Aitutaki will be commemorated today with a special plaque unveiling to mark the date the Gospel was received on March 30, 1823.

More rain expected as heavy downpours pound Rarotonga

Thursday 30 March 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Weather

Rainfall collected in Rarotonga this month has been significantly higher than last month, says Meteorological Service operational observer Nathan Tisam.

Highest EBA reading recorded in five years: Police

Thursday 30 March 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National

Cook Islands Police have recorded the highest reading of excess breath alcohol in at least five years, says media spokesperson Trevor Pitt.

Parliament to sit for more than 40 days

Thursday 30 March 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National, Politics

Over 40 days - a massive improvement on the number of Parliament sittings, have been marked down in the ‘Draft Sitting Programme’ calendar which has been set by the Business Committee.

Reports of ‘overcrowding’ as turtle tour guidelines still pending following delays

Thursday 30 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Environment, National

Turtle tour operators are worried about overcrowding as the Ministry of Marine Resources is still in the final stages of signing off guidelines.

Kata: Sludge war

Wednesday 29 March 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Apii Te Uki Ou claims Kau Swimming Competition title

Wednesday 29 March 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Sports, Swimming

Over 200 students participated in the Cook Islands Aquatics Swimming Federation Kau competition held last week at Vaiana’s beach in Nikao.

Giving back to rugby

Wednesday 29 March 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

Cook Islands Rugby Union (CIRU) will this week host New Zealand women’s professional rugby player Saphire Abraham who will run open rugby skills session for local women and girls.

Dr Michael Baer: Animal health and welfare

Wednesday 29 March 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Pet Talk

From March 13 and 17 our team from Te Are Manu and the SPCA were in Mitiaro for the second leg of our Southern Pa Enua project.

Cook Islands chairing regional conference on sea level rise

Wednesday 29 March 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National

Cook Islands High Commissioner to Fiji Jim Armistead is chairing a Pacific Islands Forum conference gathering of top global minds on international law in Fiji this week, putting the spotlight on sea level rise as it implicates statehood and persons.

Managing tourism ‘better’

Wednesday 29 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National, Tourism

A consortium will travel to Hawaii to learn about implementing the concept of regenerative tourism.

Vandal claims his drinks were spiked

Wednesday 29 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National

A man given a suspended sentence for damaging the entrance of the Bank of the Cook Islands in a drunken state claims his drinks were spiked.

Man who defended himself in High Court found guilty

Wednesday 29 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National

A man who defended himself against multiple violence convictions has been found guilty on all counts.