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Jetstar takes over Sydney direct service

Wednesday 30 November 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Tourism

Jetstar will commence operations into the Cook Islands non-stop from Sydney from June 29, 2023, Prime Minister Mark Brown announced today.

National


Cook Islands announces direct service to Hawai’i with Hawaiian Airlines

Wednesday 30 November 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Tourism

Prime Minister Mark Brown on Wednesday announced that Hawaiian Airlines will begin flying to the Cook Islands from Honolulu starting May 20, 2023.

National


Grassroots football season wraps up

Wednesday 30 November 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

The Rarotongan Grassroots football season ends today with the final knockout matches at the Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) complex.

Football


Six nations to battle it out at international handball tournament on Rarotonga

Wednesday 30 November 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Sports

Hundreds of people from several nations across the Pacific will converge on Rarotonga this weekend for the International Handball Federation Oceania Trophy Tournament.

Sports


Kids join in for good catch at Mauke fishing event

Wednesday 30 November 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands

The first Don Beer Akatokamanava/Mauke Reef and Open Water fishing competition has seen the weighing in of good yellow fin tuna catches.

Local


Feminist forum looks at Pa Enua needs

Wednesday 30 November 2022 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Culture, Local, National

Cook Islands Business Trade Investment Board (BTIB) is working closely with the Ministry of Agriculture to tap into the Pa Enua and encourage residents to plant certain crops.

Culture


New Zealand will not stand in way of Cook Islands United Nations bid

Wednesday 30 November 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics

The New Zealand Pacific Peoples’ Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister have now both indicated New Zealand will offer assistance for any Cook Islands bid to the United Nations.

National


Paper licenses issued as card stock depleted

Wednesday 30 November 2022 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National

Cook Islands Police issue more than 500 visitors driver licenses each month and more than 400 for residents.

Local


Pacific fishing activity with ‘nefarious’ rep could soon have more surveillance

Wednesday 30 November 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Regional

A fishing activity in the Pacific that has a reputation for facilitating criminal behaviour could soon have more oversight. Caleb Fotheringham reports from the 19th Regular Session of the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission in Da Nang, Vietnam.

Regional


‘Serious’ water shortage

Tuesday 29 November 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, Local, National

Dear Editor, I was shocked to see water running in a pig pen a few days ago unattended and another today (yesterday) spilling onto the road within 200 metres of each incident.

Environment


Bid to increase rape sentence unsuccessful

Tuesday 29 November 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, Crime, National

A man who committed several sexual offences against his then-14-year-old niece will remain imprisoned for nine years, after the Crown lost its appeal to increase his sentence to 11 years.

Court


Immigration staff to undergo training for new visa and permit processes

Tuesday 29 November 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National, Tourism

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI) undertook the first series of immigration training last week.

Local


French national seeking costs as fraud case drags on over two years

Tuesday 29 November 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National

A case stretching back two years involving a French national who had fraud charges against him thrown out is back before the courts.

Court


Nationals set platform for Vaka Eiva 23

Tuesday 29 November 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Paddling, Sports

Cook Island Canoeing Association (CICA) has hailed the thrilling Oe Vaka Nationals competition held from November 19 to 26 a huge success.

Paddling


Final defects programme to ‘complete’ multi-million dollar Te Mato Vai project

Tuesday 29 November 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Business, Economy, Local, National

The final defects programme for the Rarotonga water project should be completed in December, bringing an end to the “nearly” $90 million project.

Business


From science to fantasy: Cook Islands writer explores new genre to promote Polynesian culture

Tuesday 29 November 2022 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, National

After releasing her first children’s book, ‘Buzz the Electron’ on Amazon a year ago, former Miss Cook Islands and Miss South Pacific Joyana Finch is all set to release her new book – Merio the Polynesian Mermaid.

Education


Innovative new trust product features at STEP Asia 2022

Tuesday 29 November 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Business, Economy, National

The new Cook Islands International Relationship Property Trust (IRPT) recently featured at the prestigious STEP ASIA 2022 Conference in Singapore.

Business


Graduation expands skills, knowledge and networks

Tuesday 29 November 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI) have joined four staff and their families in celebrating their graduation with leadership, compliance, and management qualifications during a ceremony held at the National Auditorium on Friday.

Education


Two-vehicle crash lands motorcyclist in hospital

Tuesday 29 November 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Court, Crime, Local, National

A motorcyclist who was involved in a crash over the weekend is admitted to Rarotonga Hospital after sustaining serious injuries while the driver of the van involved in the accident was arrested and remanded in custody.

Court


Touch association to hold boxing day tourney in memory of its founder

Tuesday 29 November 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby

After a successful Cook Islands Games Touch tournament, the Cook Islands Touch Association is all set to hold the last event for 2022.

Sports


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