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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.

Former Pacific leaders want UN action, clean up shipping industry

Tuesday 27 June 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

A group of former Pacific leaders want the UN agency mandated to regulate international shipping "to take meaningful strides" to end the industry's reliance on dirty fossil fuels.

Kata: Immigration

Tuesday 27 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Developing skilled leaders with CIFA coaching course

Tuesday 27 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

After the Women's Coach's Course earlier this month, the Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) Senior Coaches Course was completed last week by all participants, marking another milestone in the development of football in the region.

Empire dominates Men’s Netball Comp

Tuesday 27 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Netball, Sports

Netball Cook Islands secretary Tekura Moekaa says the Empire team has emerged as the dominant force, led by their captain Tupa Tupa.

World Ocean Day to be celebrated with annual Muri Beach Clean-up

Tuesday 27 June 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Environment, National

From hauling away abandoned motors to scooping up micro-plastics with a sieve, every bit counts for the yearly Muri Beach Clean-up.

Australian Governor-General arrives in the Cook Islands

Tuesday 27 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Australia, Economy, National, Regional

Australia Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable David Hurley, and his delegation arrived in Rarotonga yesterday morning on an official visit to the Cook Islands. SUPPLIED

Weekend police briefs

Tuesday 27 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National

Police are calling on the public to provide any information regarding Teau Moana Tangi Taraiti.

Minimum wage increase proposed for next year

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

A wide-ranging report on the minimum wage in the Cook Islands suggests a further increase by $0.30 per hour next year.

Air Tahiti direct flights resume

Tuesday 27 June 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, National

Air Tahiti is reuniting families with the resumption of their non-stop flights between Papeete, Tahiti and Rarotonga which started over the weekend.

Tapaitau denies using public funds for private travel

Tuesday 27 June 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in

Suspended Deputy Prime Minister Robert Tapaitau has emphatically denied using public money to fund private travel.

Cooks in contention despite draw

Monday 26 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Cook Islands and Tahiti are both still in with a chance of progressing to the knockout stages at OFC U-19 Women’s Championship 2023 following a tightly contested 0-0 draw in Suva, Fiji on Saturday.

Ruta Mave: Whistleblowers versus the people in power

Monday 26 June 2023 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion

The power of people in power to intimidate is not absent from our little community, writes Ruta Mave.

Letter: Government ‘lacks the intestinal fortitude’

Monday 26 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Your Friday paper reported that the Government is looking to legalise medicinal cannabis by Christmas because they find it too difficult to get the job done before that.

Letter: Improving our education system

Monday 26 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Education is of paramount importance in every country, as it serves as a foundation for a successful and prosperous society.

PM Brown to launch Security Policy at regional workshop

Monday 26 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National

Prime Minister Mark Brown will be launching the inaugural Cook Islands National Security Policy and hosting a two-day regional workshop on National Security Strategies at The Edgewater Resort on Monday (today).

Author immerses herself in Rarotonga

Monday 26 June 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Art, Features

New Zealand author Karen McMillan has set her latest children’s novel in Rarotonga. She talks to Cook Islands News journalist Matthew Littlewood about the process of her work and what she enjoys about it.