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Parliament debates ‘Pa Enua $60k tax-free threshold’ Bill

Friday 14 April 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Outer Islands, Politics

Debate on the Bill creating a tax-free threshold of $60,000 for the Pa Enua residents is underway.

Kiwi firefighters put Cooks counterparts through their paces

Friday 14 April 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National

Rarotonga firefighters are being put to the test as their Kiwi counterparts undertake a week long exercise in “just about everything we do”.

Parliament briefs

Friday 14 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Politics

Minister for Health Rose Toki-Brown says Te Marae Ora (TMO) has a plan in place not only for Mangaia but for all Pa Enua to have dentists.

Brown meets with Police and customs on medicinal cannabis issue

Friday 14 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National

Prime Minister Mark Brown says he has met with the Customs and Police departments ensuring that they understand what the law is and what their roles are

$216m debt ‘modest’: PM

Friday 14 April 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National

Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown says he is satisfied with the country’s ‘modest’ debt levels, but the Opposition are concerned about the fiscal future.

Loud and proud: Nootai wows crowd with powerful pe’e

Friday 14 April 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Education, Features, National

Nukutere College Year 9 student leader Elijah Nootai proudly showcased his love of culture on stage in front of a packed National Auditorium during the annual Rarotonga Schools Cultural Festival on Wednesday night.

‘Broad-based recovery’ across entire Pacific this year: ADB

Thursday 13 April 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

The Pacific is expected to sustain its economic recovery, with growth across all of the Asian Development Bank's developing member countries this year.

Kata: Seabed exploration

Thursday 13 April 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Triathlon gears up for 41st Maori Auri Tinman Race

Thursday 13 April 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports, Triathlon

The Cook Islands Triathlon Association will be holding their annual Maori Auri Tinman Race for the 41st time this Saturday, April 15, at the Tikioki Tri Site.

CISNOC reflects on ‘frustrating’ 2022, hopes for a positive 2023

Thursday 13 April 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Football, Sports

Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) had “enormous difficulties” in 2022 as it looks ahead to the 2023 year on a positive note.

‘Persevere always’: Tribute to Reverend Oirua Rasmussen

Thursday 13 April 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Memory Lane

Reverend Oirua Rasmussen was man of the cloth – a Minister who provided spiritual leadership and enlightenment to members of the Cook Islands Christian Church (CICC) Ekalesia for over 25 years. He passed away last month on March 29, aged 60.

Cook Islands and Saudi Arabia establish diplomatic relations

Thursday 13 April 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National

Cook Islands has formalised diplomatic relations with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia through the signing of the Protocol on the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations in Wellington this week.

Presentation on Paikea and ancestral connections

Thursday 13 April 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Art, Features

Cook Islands archaeologist and Pacific programmer at the Auckland War Memorial Museum, Ma’ara Maeva will be making a special presentation at the National Museum this afternoon from 12 noon to 2pm on “Paikea: Ancestral connections and stories woven in the stars”.

Man remanded: Authorities seek medical report

Thursday 13 April 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National

Lucas Kamana was remanded in custody until today as probation had specific concerns about his mental wellbeing.

Airlines required to file departure tax returns monthly under new Bill

Thursday 13 April 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National, Technology, Tourism

A Bill requiring airlines to file Departure tax returns monthly has been passed with unanimous support in Parliament.

$6m programme to improve Rarotonga’s back and side roads

Thursday 13 April 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National

The Cook Islands Government is in the process of a $6 million programme to improve Rarotonga’s backroads and sideroads.

Government to provide $10k for Vanuatu cyclone relief

Thursday 13 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National, Regional, Vanuatu

Prime Minister Mark Brown says he has indicated to his team at the Ministry of Finance that he is more likely to support initiatives that go to countries that are far more in need than New Zealand.

Budget to address inflationary pressures and cost of living issues: PM

Thursday 13 April 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National

Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown says June’s Budget will go some way to addressing inflationary pressures and cost of living issues for the vulnerable.

Opposition raises concern over Government’s push for seabed mining

Thursday 13 April 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics

Opposition leader Tina Browne has spoken out in Parliament about her concerns with the Government’s pace in pushing ahead with seabed mineral exploration.

Kata: Dalai Lama

Wednesday 12 April 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion