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PM Brown clarifies new regulations of Immigration Act

Friday 30 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National

Prime Minister and Minister for Immigration and Foreign Affairs Mark Brown says the new regulations of the Immigration Act 2021 were based on the sentiments of the Cook Islands people on foreign workers at the time.

Inaugural Jetstar Sydney flight arrives to a warm welcome

Friday 30 June 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, National, Tourism

Jetstar celebrated a significant milestone as its inaugural flight from Australia touched down yesterday in Rarotonga on a clear crisp morning, arriving to a warm cultural welcome and island hospitality.

Kata: Starlink

Thursday 29 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Cook Islands Top Group C, Defeats Solomon Islands

Thursday 29 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Football, Sports

Victoria Fatiaki has been awarded the player of the match as Cook Islands footballer against Solomon Islands at the OFC U19 Women’s Championship 2023 in Suva, Fiji. This comes after Cook Islands defeated the Solomon Islands 1-0 in the final Group C match at the OFC U-19 Women’s Championship in Suva, Fiji. Fatiaki said playing […]

National Security policy launched

Thursday 29 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National

Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown has launched the country’s first-ever national security policy, calling on for greater cooperation in the Pacific.

Titikaveka’s Betela Ready to Reopen

Thursday 29 June 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Church Talk, Culture, Features, National

The village of Titikaveka is excited as the Ekalesia’s Cook Islands Christian Church (CICC) Betela reopens its doors tomorrow, following months of detailed renovations.

Jetstar launches new route to strengthen tourism and connectivity

Thursday 29 June 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, National

Jetstar, one of the leading low cost airlines made history this morning with the launch of its first direct flight from Sydney, Australia to Rarotonga.

Cook Islands Starlink ‘users’ warned

Thursday 29 June 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National, Technology

Starlink is not officially in the Cook Islands market, but several users have already taken advantage of its infrastructure.

Global ocean conservation initiative reaches Penrhyn

Thursday 29 June 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Environment, National

A global initiative supporting ocean conservation efforts in the most remote corners of the tropical Pacific has sent an all-Cook Islands research team to Penrhyn.

Kata: National Environment Service

Wednesday 28 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Rising Stars Championship a Success

Wednesday 28 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Other Sports, Sports

The six weeks Rising Stars Championship has concluded marking the end of another successful year, says tournament director Jackie Rongo.

Papeete Rugby Club team in Raro

Wednesday 28 June 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Regional, Rugby Union, Sports, Tahiti

After more than three years without travelling abroad due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Papeete Rugby Club from Tahiti have finally arrived in Rarotonga.

Man on the run for 33 hours

Wednesday 28 June 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Court, Crime, National

An 18-year-old Cook Islands man who escaped from Police Headquarters has been recaptured after 33 hours on the run.

USP Cook Islands to host 5th Pacific Islands Universities Research Network Conference

Wednesday 28 June 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National

The University of the South Pacific (USP) Cook Islands Campus with Te Puna Vai Marama (Cook Islands Centre for Research), is hosting the 5th Pacific Islands Universities Research Network (PIURN) Conference next week.

Tapaitau continues with denials on second day of questioning

Wednesday 28 June 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National

Suspended Deputy Prime Minister Robert Tapaitau has been grilled for a second day by the Crown and continued denying conspiring or stealing from the public purse.

MP calls for more teaching of Cook Islands Māori

Wednesday 28 June 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Education, National

A Cook Islands MP is suggesting there should be compulsory Cook Islands Māori and local dialect teaching for primary school students.

Privilege to be in the Cook Islands, says Australian Governor-General

Wednesday 28 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National

Australian Governor-General, David Hurley says it is a privilege to be in the Cook Islands and celebrate the friendship between the two nations.

$400k to be spent on coastal and foreshore erosion research

Wednesday 28 June 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Environment, National

The Cook Islands Government is spending $400,000 to research ways of tackling coastal erosion.

Flight from New York to Auckland makes stop in Rarotonga

Tuesday 27 June 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National

A plane that was returning to New Zealand from New York had to make an emergency landing in Rarotonga after previously being stuck on tarmac for about five hours.

PIFS Secretary-General home on first official visit

Tuesday 27 June 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, National, Pacific Islands, Pacific Islands Forum, Regional

Secretary-General of the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS), Henry Puna, received a warm welcome home on Monday, on his first official visit to the Cook Islands since becoming the Secretary-General in 2021.