Tuesday 6 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, Environment, National
The Kōrero o te 'Ōrau's 'Ātui'anga ki te Tango students Siana Whatarau and Winton Herman have arrived in Tromso, Norway for their Arctic journey.
Tuesday 6 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National
Safety and security are paramount to Airport Authority Cook Islands (AACI) who have introduced the new identification (ID) card system that will not only strengthen the airport’s defences but also enhance operational efficiencies within its organisation.
Tuesday 6 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National
New Zealand Governor-General, Her Excellency Dame Cynthia Kiro will visit the Cook Islands this week as a guest of the Head of State, the King’s Representative, Sir Tom Marsters, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI) said in a statement.
Tuesday 6 June 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
Hawaiian Airlines and Jetstar flights, from Sydney, could bring close to $20 million into the Cook Islands economy every year.
Saturday 3 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National
Vodafone Cook Islands terminated its services to the Office of the Prime Minister due to unpaid bills – leaving dozens of Government agencies with no phone services.
Wednesday 31 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National
Social media technologies like TikTok do not have a place on government platforms.
Wednesday 31 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
The Cook Islands Prime Minister’s Office and Ministry of Agriculture have come to an agreement to allow cheaper imported food products from New Zealand.
Monday 29 May 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Culture, Economy, National
Deputy Prime Minister Robert Tapaitau will represent the Government of the Cook Islands at Samoa’s 60th/61st Independence Celebrations to be held in Apia this week.
Monday 29 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
A special committee is recommending that Crown agencies and Ministries that don’t file their annual reports on time should be denied their funding.
Monday 29 May 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Culture, Economy, National
Ministry of Cultural Development secretary Anthony Turua has been suspended pending an investigation by the Public Expenditure Review Committee (PERC). Turua has labelled his suspension ‘micromanaging’ and said it could have been dealt internally.
Saturday 27 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, Features, In Depth, National
The 2023/24 Budget attempted to offer something to the vulnerable while also reining in on expenditure. Cook Islands News senior journalist Matthew Littlewood talks to various stakeholders about their take on the Budget.
Saturday 27 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National
Prime Minister Mark Brown has accepted an invitation from the Government of the Republic of Korea to attend the inaugural Republic of Korea-Pacific Islands Summit.
Friday 26 May 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in BREAKING NEWS, Economy, National
An inbound international flight from Auckland to Rarotonga was forced to turn around on Thursday due to technical difficulties.
Friday 26 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown has paid tribute to the countries which gave significant funding towards the recent Budgets.
Friday 26 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, Editor's Pick, National
Cook Islands National Superannuation Fund (CINSF) has been exposed to ‘multiple shocks’ in the market, but a member has expressed his disbelief at the size of the losses.
Thursday 25 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National
Around 240 passengers on board the cruise ship Paul Gauguin made their way to downtown Avarua, Rarotonga yesterday making the most of their short visit.
Thursday 25 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
The minimum wage has been raised to $9 per hour – effective from July 1, 2023 – as part of the latest Budget.
Thursday 25 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, Entertainment, Local, National
A Facebook page called “Cook Islands Government” that uses the government’s emblem as profile picture was created over a decade ago.
Thursday 25 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
An increase to the minimum wage and more money for caregivers and destitute beneficiaries are some of the key initiatives in the Cook Islands 2023/24 Budget.
Wednesday 24 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
The Cook Islands 2023/24 Budget to be unveiled today will be scrutinised by a special committee in order to ensure it is watertight before Parliament debates it next month.