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Letters: MPs travel: ‘Abusing the system’

Friday 3 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, In only three months, MPs have spent 98 per cent or $246,347.03 of the annual $250,000 budget for MPs travel. Election promises by all parties shows that they would cut back on overseas travel, especially after the downturn in the economy from Covid. No, it was the opposite.

Opposition Leader’s $30,000 New York ‘lunch’ draws flak

Friday 3 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Politics

The Leader of the Opposition has copped criticism for spending over $30,000 on a New York trip to celebrate the anniversary of a non-profit foundation that operates as a global network of female political leaders at the national level.

New Zealand to send Brownlee, Sepuloni to Pacific Islands Forum

Friday 3 November 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in National, Pacific Islands Forum

New Zealand Prime Minister-elect Christopher Luxon will not attend the Pacific Islands Forum on Rarotonga, while his foreign affairs spokesman Gerry Brownlee will be accompanied by outgoing Deputy Prime Minister Carmel Sepuloni at the forum.

‘Refurbished and upgraded’ Health Centre opens today

Friday 3 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, Local, National

The refurbished and upgraded Tupapa Health Centre outpatient facility has been completed.

Family Welfare Association, Government sign MOU to strengthen emergency response

Friday 3 November 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Local, National

A Cook Islands organisation supporting pregnant women, families, and survivors of sexual and gender-based violence has partnered with the Government to keep providing its services through a national emergency.

Justice ministry ‘cut off’ following power outage

Friday 3 November 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National

Ministry of Justice staff have had limited to no information and communications technology (ICT) following a power cut on Rarotonga in the early hours of Wednesday, in what is an ongoing problem.

Rarotonga finalises preparations for Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting

Friday 3 November 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Pacific Islands Forum

Rarotonga is putting the finishing touches on its preparations as leaders and officials begin to arrive from today for the week-long Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting starting on Monday.

Hawaii flights off to slow start but momentum growing, says Tourism

Friday 3 November 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, National

The Cook Islands tourism industry is hoping that the Hawaii flights, which are earmarked to bring in much-needed North American visitors, will improve on their loading as the country enters low season.

Kata: Land Clerks

Thursday 2 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Airport Day provides runway for knowledge, collaboration

Thursday 2 November 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Airport Authority Cook Islands yesterday welcomed key international officials here for the inaugural ‘Airport Day’ workshop which gets underway today.

Taking accessibility to new heights: Cook Islands’ first passenger lift open to public

Thursday 2 November 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Access to the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) building now requires just the push of a button for the elderly, vulnerable, and persons with disabilities.

Pardon for Papa Arapati long overdue: PM Brown

Thursday 2 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Politics

Cook Islands ‘godfather of modern politics’ and first premier, the late Albert Royle Henry or better known as Papa Arapati, has been given a formal pardon by the King’s Representative (KR) Sir Tom Marsters.

Piakura brings Broncos mates to experience the beauty of Cooks

Thursday 2 November 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in League, Sports

Brendan Piakura, a Cook Islands international rugby league footballer who plays as a second-row forward for the Brisbane Broncos in the National Rugby League (NRL), is currently enjoying a well-deserved vacation on Rarotonga with his family. He also attended the unveiling ceremony of his late grandfather, Piakura.

New programme to develop next generation of Cook Islands tourism leaders

Thursday 2 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Education, Local, National, Tourism

Cook Islands Tourism Corporation (CIT), Air New Zealand, and Pacific Resort Hotel Group (PRHG) have partnered to launch the Cook Islands Tourism Leadership Programme.

Cook Islands tourism booms as airline reaffirms commitment

Thursday 2 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National

Prime Minister Mark Brown yesterday met with Air New Zealand’s chief executive officer, Greg Foran, engaging in high-level discussions about what lies ahead for the Cook Islands and its key commercial airline partner.

Letter: Medicinal cannabis importation

Thursday 2 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, A letter written to the Cook Islands News on 30-10-23, erringly declared it was against the law to import any form of marijuana product into the nation, including non-psychoactive CBD products.

Pacific Games opening ceremony tickets ‘expected to run out soon’

Wednesday 1 November 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Games, Sports

Tickets for the opening ceremonies of the 2023 Pacific Games are selling fast, with the Games Organising Committee expecting a sell-out crowd on 19 November.

A curse to be a parent in Gaza: more than 3600 Palestinian children killed in just 3 weeks of war

Wednesday 1 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Regional

More than 3600 Palestinian children were killed in the first 25 days of the war between Israel and Hamas, according to Gaza’s Hamas-run Health Ministry. They were hit by airstrikes, smashed by misfired rockets, burned by blasts and crushed by buildings, and among them were newborns and toddlers, avid readers, aspiring journalists and boys who thought they’d be safe in a church.

PNG churches not interested in taking over ‘entire government functions’

Wednesday 1 November 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Papua New Guinea, Regional

The government is abrogating its responsibility by asking the country's churches to provide more critical social services, a Papua New Guinea think tank has warned.

China wants direct air link with French Polynesia, says Consul

Wednesday 1 November 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in French Polynesia, Regional

In a rare interview, China’s Consul in French Polynesia, Tian Lixiao has told local media his country was in favour of a direct air link with Tahiti. He also shared his country's views on a wide range of topics directly affecting the Pacific region.