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Cook Islands tourism has lost its position in Canadian market: Mani

Thursday 9 March 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Local, National, Tourism

The Cook Islands had “definitely lost our position” in the Canadian market over the past two years, revealed Christian Mani, Cook Islands Tourism general manager for North America.

Local


Second recount likely for disputed Titikaveka seat

Thursday 9 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National, Politics

A High Court judge has not ruled out a recount for the Titikaveka seat if three or four of its voters get ruled ineligible.

Court


NZ High Commissioner hopes for ‘a more gender inclusive and equitable year ahead’

Thursday 9 March 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National

New Zealand High Commissioner to the Cook Islands Tui Dewes says the theme of this year’s International Women's Day is an important one.

Local


Raising awareness of gender parity

Thursday 9 March 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National

Democratic Party candidate and businesswoman Davina Hosking-Ashford was among those embracing International Women’s Day and sharing her inspiration with others.

Local


LETTER TO EDITOR: Extent of negativity ‘disgusting’

Thursday 9 March 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, I cannot believe the extent of negativity I’m reading on this trail regarding Jack Ma’s visit to our island and judgements passed based on hearsay and assumption. All you need to do is read up on Mr Ma’s Foundation and the huge financial support the foundation has given that spans over almost 10 years (and I’m not talking $millions, but $billions) to support education for teachers and students in the most rural and remote areas, funding for women empowerment, created thousands of jobs, helped eradicate poverty in China and then in 2020 spent millions on research towards a cure for COVID-19.

Letters to the Editor


Rugby league referees’ body looking for match officials

Thursday 9 March 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports

The ‘under resourced’ Cook Islands Rugby League Referees Association is looking for more match officials as round one of the domestic 13s competition draws to a close.

Rugby league


CI Touch appoints coaches

Wednesday 8 March 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby

Cook Islands Touch Association has stepped up their preparation for the 2023 Pacific Games by naming their national teams’ coaches.

Sports


International Women’s Day: Bank steps up staff support

Wednesday 8 March 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in

A Rarotonga workplace is leading the charge in embracing the meaning behind International Women’s Day.


Strong winds and downpour forecast for southern Cooks

Wednesday 8 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National, Weather

Cook Islanders should brace themselves for heavy winds and rain over the next couple of days.

Local


‘Still undiscovered’: Rebuilding North American tourist market underway

Wednesday 8 March 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Economy, National, Tourism

Less than half of the travellers booked to fly from Hawaii to the Cook Islands when the route opens up in May are from mainland United States, despite the flights creating a gateway between the island nation and 15 North American cities.

Economy


Second court appearance for rape accused

Wednesday 8 March 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National

A man facing charges of sex with a minor and rape has made a second appearance in court following an oversight by a Justice of the Peace.

Court


‘More seats for bums on planes please’

Wednesday 8 March 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, Local, National, Tourism

More seats for bums on planes to the Cook Islands. That’s the message from Aitutaki tourism operators following another Global Breakfast Update on the island.

Economy


Women’s Day event ‘sold out’

Wednesday 8 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National

The Cook Islands Business and Professional Women’s Association (CIBPW) are hosting a special event to commemorate International Women’s Day at Tamarind House tonight. The event has sold out.

Local


Billionaire talk of the town

Wednesday 8 March 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, Local, National

Chinese billionaire Jack Ma’s visit to Rarotonga has attracted widespread attention and discussion.

Economy


Getting fit and learning new lessons for International Women’s Day

Wednesday 8 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, Local, National

Women wanting to get fit and get grooving have the opportunity to do so for free at the Tupapa Centre today.

Health


Forum ready to help Vanuatu: Brown

Wednesday 8 March 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Vanuatu

The chair of the Pacific Islands Forum, Mark Brown, says the cyclones and earthquake which have battered Vanuatu should drive home the vulnerability and the responsibility for the global climate crisis and its impact on small island developing states.

Regional


Thirteen teams battle in Senior Primary School Football Tournament

Wednesday 8 March 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

The 2023 Senior Primary School Football Tournament that kicked off last Friday at the CIFA Complex in Matavera saw 13 school teams competing for top prizes.

Football


Chinese billionaire Jack Ma visits Rarotonga

Tuesday 7 March 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in National, Tourism

The arrival of two planes at Rarotonga International Airport has aircraft spotters asking questions.

National


Cook Islands Football embroiled in leadership dispute following ‘dismissal’ of elected president

Tuesday 7 March 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Football, Sports

Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) is embroiled in a leadership dispute following the ‘provisional dismissal’ of its elected president which the regional and international governing bodies have deemed invalid.

Football


Pacific artists represent at Aotearoa Art Fair

Tuesday 7 March 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Art, Features

Bergman Gallery’s New Zealand-based artists Telly Tuita, Sylvia Marsters, Raymond Sagapolutele and Benjamin Work are reconnecting with each other and with the thousands of visitors at the Aotearoa Art Fair.

Art


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