Local
Petrol prices rise again, diesel drops
Friday 19 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, Local, National
Petrol prices have risen for the first time in several months in the Cook Islands, but diesel continues to drop.
Chickens ‘dropping dead’ raises concern
Friday 19 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, Local, National
Chickens are dropping dead on the island and investigation is underway to find the reason behind their sudden death.
Autism mums spend Mother’s Day sharing laughter, love and a few tears
Thursday 18 May 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Autism Cook Island mums celebrated Mother’s Day with a difference, spending a “fabulous afternoon” hosted by Sylvie Kirst at Creatuitive Gatherings – SoulCollage in Matavera on Sunday.
Calls to formally allow foreign workers to take up second job
Thursday 18 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National
Cook Islands hospitality businesses are calling on the Government to re-introduce the right for foreign workers to take up secondary employment in a bid to ‘reduce the appeal of seeking other employment in New Zealand or Australia’.
46.1 kilo yellowfin tuna wins Weighmaster fishing event
Wednesday 17 May 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Despite the unpleasant and moderate wind conditions of about 16 knots over the weekend, the fishermen competing in the Cook Islands Games Fishing Club Weighmasters competition reeled in good catch on Saturday.
Medicinal cannabis products likely by June, says Williams
Wednesday 17 May 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
Medicinal cannabis products could be available to some people in the Cook Islands as early as June and will ‘definitely’ be available by the end of the year says the country’s secretary of health.
Cook Islands reps attend training to preserve audiovisual taonga
Wednesday 17 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Art, Features, Local, National
New Zealand’s audiovisual archive Ngā Taonga Sound and Vision supported by Manatū Taonga (New Zealand Ministry for Cultural Heritage) are providing two digitisation kits to the Cook Islands.
Airport departure terminal reopens after fire, investigation continues
Wednesday 17 May 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The Rarotonga International Airport departure terminal was back in full swing on Monday including the re-opening of the duty-free shops, since the roof fire which broke out on Wednesday last week.
Renowned LGBTQI+ rights activist arrives for IDAHOBIT Day event
Tuesday 16 May 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Phylesha Brown-Acton MNZM, the executive director of F’INE Pasifika Aotearoa Trust, arrived in Rarotonga yesterday afternoon for the first time.
Concerns raised over EO’s absence from Rakahanga
Tuesday 16 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands, Politics
The executive officer (EO) for Rakahanga has been asked to return to the island after concern raised about his alleged frequent absences.
Changes to BCI board
Tuesday 16 May 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
The board of the Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC) has announced changes to the board of the Bank of Cook Islands (BCI).
Rarotonga women set up weekly stalls to sell fresh farm produce
Tuesday 16 May 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Mata Eli (left), Mata Manuela and Ngapoko Strickland will again be selling their fresh farm produce on the road side opposite the CITC Supermarket this Friday.
Solar panels removed, investigation into ‘sudden’ airport fire continues
Friday 12 May 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, Local, National
The cause of a sudden fire that broke at Rarotonga International Airport terminal on Wednesday is still unknown as authorities yesterday removed the solar panels from its roof for ‘safety reasons’.
Police team up with counselling agencies to address domestic violence in the Cooks
Friday 12 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Crime, Economy, Education, Local
In a bid to address and prevent domestic violence in the Cook Islands, the Police Service yesterday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with counselling service providers Punanga Tauturu Inc (PTI) and Te Punanga Ora’anga Matutu (Te POM).
Preparations well underway for Bicentennial Celebrations in Atiu, Mitiaro and Mauke
Friday 12 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Art, Church Talk, Features, Local, National
A group from Aitutaki is preparing to attend the 200th Anniversary of the arrival of Christianity on the neighbouring islands of Atiu, Mitiaro, Mauke and Rarotonga.
Rubbish, degradation concern
Thursday 11 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Environment, Local, National
Tourists to the Cook Islands still travel here for its beautiful environment, but some are concerned about the rubbish and signs of degradation, according to a major survey.
Working together for the animals of the Cook Islands
Wednesday 10 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National, Opinion, Pet Talk
As you read this I will be in Mauke, thanks to Air Rarotonga and the New Zealand High Commission, both of whom have supported our work in the pa enua.
Former Cook Islands resident missing in Torres Strait
Tuesday 9 May 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, In Depth, Local, National
The search for a popular local identity in the Torres Strait, Denne Bourke, who is a former resident of the Cook Islands, has been scaled down.
Cook Islands Red Cross Society to mark 21st anniversary with ‘open office day’
Tuesday 9 May 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Wear “red” on Wednesday and visit the Cook Islands Red Cross Society in Tupapa to mark the organisation’s 21st birthday.
World Youth Day on Rarotonga
Monday 8 May 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Catholics in the Pacific region will be hosting their own World Youth Day with each respective diocese leading their own programme from August 2.
