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Cook Islands participates in first US-Pacific Island Country Trade and Investment Dialogue
Saturday 4 March 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration in collaboration with the Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR), and the Business Trade and Investment Board (BTIB) have engaged in the first-ever U.S. – Pacific Island Country (PIC) Trade and Investment Dialogue in which Pacific Island countries highlighted their trade, investment, and fisheries priorities both regionally and individually.
Thomas Tarurongo Wynne: ‘We need to be better prepared’
Saturday 4 March 2023 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Opinion
Ka anoano ia tatou kia papa no teia au ra ki mua – As the waters subside back to their usual levels and the devastation has been left bare, we are all here left with this residual feeling – a lingering awakening that we all need to be better prepared.
Name suppression lapses in assault on female case
Saturday 4 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National
A man facing three charges of common assault and one charge of assault on a female has lost his bid for name suppression.
Mental health issues for LGBTQI community in the spotlight
Saturday 4 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National
Mental health issues among the LGBTQI community in the Cook Islands remain a concern, as the country’s homosexual law reform remains in limbo.
Assault and wilful damage charges dropped
Saturday 4 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National
A man charged with assaulting his wife and wilfully damaging their vehicle has had his charges dropped.
Te Ipukarea Society: Biodegradable FADs and the purse seine fishery in the Cook Islands
Saturday 4 March 2023 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Opinion
A one-day stakeholder consultation at the Crown Beach Resort in Rarotonga was held to discuss an upcoming project related to tuna fisheries in the region.
New growth recorded for endemic Mitiaro species – Iniao
Friday 3 March 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National
A survey recently conducted in Mitiaro has identified new growth of endemic species, Mitiaro fan palm.
Warring madness, or a sad anniversary
Friday 3 March 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features
The Ukrainians and the Russians are not the only people being hurt by this war. Possibly there are two impacts of the war that we have felt in the Cook Islands, writes Bishop Paul Donoghue of the Catholic Church.
Top of the table clash
Friday 3 March 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Lady Panthers will be looking to finish their round one women’s rugby league competition undefeated when they take on Lady Eels this afternoon.
‘We will protect it and we will harvest it’: PM
Friday 3 March 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Business, Economy, National
Seabed explorer vessel Anuanua Moana has been blessed and named as she prepares for research work in Cook Islands waters.
Court briefs 03.03.2023
Friday 3 March 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National
Ngamau Wichman Tou appeared in High Court last week, facing a charge of obtaining by false pretence which was replaced with a charge of forgery. Crown Prosecutor Jamie Crawford said the Crown had “finally received information from the Financial Intelligence Unit, as to why it took so long”. “We have given our position; we will […]
Alleged rapist granted bail, matter heads to High Court
Friday 3 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in
The Criminal Court yesterday granted bail to a man facing charges of sex with a minor and rape.
Drink drivers convicted, disqualified from driving for 12 months
Friday 3 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, Crime, National
Several people charged with drink driving appeared before Justice of the Peace John Whitta in the Criminal Court in Avarua on Thursday.
Cruise ship passengers enjoy Raro hospitality
Friday 3 March 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands, Tourism
Cruise ship MSC Magnifica anchored in Rarotonga bringing more than 2000 passengers with her.
Starlink to benefit outer islands
Friday 3 March 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in
Dear Editor, This is great news (Starlink set to be launched by June, March 2, 2023). I’ve had Starlink since it was launched in Australia a few years back. It’s a game changer when it comes to a fast, reliable internet connection. I’m not sure if Rarotonga or the outer islands are connected via fibre optics (which provides faster up/download speed than Starlink). But if you are currently connected via a satellite provider, seriously consider switching to Starlink when it is made available.
Woman facing assault charge weeps in court
Thursday 2 March 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National
A woman was crying and visibly shaken as she appeared in court on a charge of common assault.
Starlink set to be launched by June
Thursday 2 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, Local, National, Outer Islands
Elon Musk’s Starlink service should be up and running in the Cook Islands within a few months.
Airport Authority supports national cultural events
Thursday 2 March 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Culture, National
Airport Authority Cook Islands has come on board to support the four national cultural events over the next two years.
Met Service keeps an eye on cyclones
Thursday 2 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Weather
Cook Islands Meteorological Service is keeping an eye on upcoming tropical cyclones.
The big problem at Air NZ
Thursday 2 March 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Opinion, Tourism
Kiwis trying to book a trip to Rarotonga will be frustrated with reduced flights to Rarotonga. On many days the airline is now only flying one daytime flight from Auckland to the Cook Islands, which was an astonishing $1800 return when I tried to book for June this year, writes Brook Sabin of Stuff.
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