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Pa Enua tax relief first order of business: PM

Saturday 28 January 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National, Outer Islands

One of the first businesses of the new Government in Parliament will be to introduce tax relief for those living in the Pa Enua, says Prime Minister Mark Brown.

Economy


Unlocking dyslexia

Saturday 28 January 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Health, National, Weekend

Early childhood school days for some children have been and are a real struggle. It is particularly harder for those with dyslexia – a learning disorder that involves difficulty reading due to problems identifying speech sounds and learning how they relate to letters and words.

Features


Information withheld on Coroner cases

Saturday 28 January 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Crime, National

A retired Australian police detective is calling for transparency in the Cook Islands’ coronial process. This is after his request to the Minister of Justice for information about whether inquests would be held into three cases of death at sea were rebuffed. Joanne Holden reports.

Crime


Getting creative with Coco Brush

Saturday 28 January 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Art, Features, Go Local

A new Rarotonga art class – with an island inspired twist – allows participants to learn a few simple painting techniques in a relaxed environment with their glass of wine, without worrying about being the ‘next Picasso’.

Art


Redefining ‘sexagenarian’

Saturday 28 January 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Weekend

Aging is not an option, it is inevitable. However, what aging looks and feels like is definitely a choice. Close friends Elizabeth (Etu) Chase and Deb Te Kani who are aged in their early sixties have transformed their body shapes and sizes and mastered the art of incorporating health and fitness into their daily lives, redefining their expectations of a sexagenarian.

Features


Auckland flooding leaves travelling Cook Islanders stranded

Saturday 28 January 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Tourism

It was a surreal night for New Zealand-based Cook Islander Thomas Wynne as he came to the rescue of six Cook Islanders who were trapped in Wellington.

National


From Houston to Rarotonga: Tourists stranded in Cook Islands

Friday 27 January 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National, Tourism

Tourists from as far as Houston are stranded in Rarotonga due to the massive flooding in Auckland.

Economy


Businessman joins call for Cook Islands to share time with NZ

Friday 27 January 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Business, National

Rarotongan resident and businessman, Mike Pero has joined the call for the Cook Islands to share the same date with New Zealand.

Business


Touch readies for 2023 season

Friday 27 January 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby

Cook Islands Touch Association will commence their regular touch season on Monday, January 30, and this year the weekly matches will be held at the National Stadium.

Sports

Cricket champs on track

Friday 27 January 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Cricket, Sports

Defending champions Arorangi Redbacks and Muri will be hoping to retain their titles in the 2022 Rarotonga Cricket Club competition finals this Saturday at Raemaru Park.

Cricket


Church talk: R.I.P = Rest In Peace?

Friday 27 January 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

It is false hope and false wishes for any human person to transition from this life to the next without obeying and complying to true biblical plan of salvation in Jesus Christ, writes Bishop Tutai Pere of the Apostolic Church.

Church Talk


40 years of experience, Deputy Commissioner of Police Matapo to serve for another 2 years

Friday 27 January 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, Local, National

With over 40 years of service, Akatauira Matapo has been reappointed as the Deputy Commissioner of Police.

Crime


‘Regenerative tourism’ focus for new tourism manager

Friday 27 January 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National

Cook Islands Tourism Corporation’s new destination and development manager is looking forward to a new approach to tourism.

Economy


Courts briefs

Friday 27 January 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National

A man facing assault with intent to injure charges has been declined name suppression.

Court

Wilful damage charge admitted in ongoing dispute

Friday 27 January 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National

A 22-year-old male, in connection to an ongoing dispute between youths of neighbouring villages in Rarotonga, pleaded guilty at the Criminal Court in Avarua yesterday.

Court


Covid numbers declining, five in hospital with virus

Friday 27 January 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National

Five people have been hospitalised with Covid-19 as of January 23, says Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health.

Health


Economist hopeful for Cook Islands growth

Friday 27 January 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National

Ministry of Finance and Economic Management’s top economist says the Cook Islands is ‘on the comeback trail – but with some caveats’.

Economy


Solid but unspectacular growth in numbers expected

Friday 27 January 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National

Cook Islands Tourism Corporation’s boss is expecting steady growth in visitor numbers this year, as the country looks to bounce back from Covid-19.

Economy


Our food is fresh, not polluted and mostly organic: chef Nordt

Friday 27 January 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Features, Food

Rarotonga chef Phillip Nordt cuts straight to the point as he sharpens his knife in preparation for a third season of his TV show Chef’s Table.

Features


Flights cancelled: Auckland under state of emergency

Friday 27 January 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Tourism, Weather

Air New Zealand flight from Rarotonga to Auckland was cancelled this morning.

National


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