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Cook Islands joins talks on Global Plastics Treaty
Friday 13 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, National
Cook Islands joined Small Island Developing States (SIDS) in Bangkok this week for talks on Global Plastics Treaty, mainly discussing the fine print of the treaty.
Brain damage reported following assault
Friday 13 October 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
‘The victim continues to require physical and cognitive assistance’
$33 million boost : Jetstar to add fourth weekly flight from Sydney to Rarotonga
Friday 13 October 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, National
The Cook Islands is set to earn an additional $33 million annually from the fourth weekly direct flight from Sydney to Rarotonga, which will commence from March next year.
Cook Islands welcomes more non-stop flights from Sydney to Rarotonga
Thursday 12 October 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in BREAKING NEWS, National, Tourism
Ahead of next year’s Easter holidays, Jetstar is launching a fourth weekly service between Sydney and Rarotonga.
Traditional voyaging revived as Te Puna Marama launches new programme
Thursday 12 October 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Vaka Paikea’s scheduled sail from Rarotonga to the island of Mitiaro tomorrow, Friday, will mark the beginning of another voyage for Te Puna Marama Voyaging Foundation UNESCO Teretereanga Vaka programme.
Cook Islands to celebrate World Food Day
Thursday 12 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
‘Water is Life, Water is Food, Leave No One Behind’ is the theme for this year’s World Food Day event which will be held tomorrow, October 13.
Govt in talks with Australia to evacuate Cook Islanders, if situation deteriorates
Thursday 12 October 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, National, Tourism
The Cook Islands government is in talks with Australia to evacuate 28 Cook Islanders and residents sheltering in Jericho if the Israeli-Hamas conflict escalates further. Rashneel Kumar and Losirene Lacanivalu report.
‘No issues’: Government on Sheraton road closure
Thursday 12 October 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, Local, National
Government says it has no issue with the closure of the coastal main road in Vaimaanga to make way for the Sheraton redevelopment. Rashneel Kumar and Al Williams report.
Eye-deal opportunity for Cook Islanders to get free glasses
Thursday 12 October 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National
Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health is conducting basic reading eye tests and distributing free eye glasses around Rarotonga in an effort to promote World Sight Day which will be marked today.
Medicinal cannabis legislation to go before Parliament in December
Thursday 12 October 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, Health, National
Legislation supporting availability of medicinal cannabis in the Cooks Islands will be tabled in Parliament.
Friends of Fiji look forward to reconnecting with PM after 16 years
Wednesday 11 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Fiji, Local, National, Pacific Islands Forum
With most Pacific Island communities each organising a meeting with their own leaders during the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting in November, the Fijian community is buzzing with excitement to welcome Fiji’s Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka.
Be there for each other - Mental Health Day
Wednesday 11 October 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National
World Mental Health Day was an opportunity for people and communities to unite behind the theme ‘Mental health is a universal human right” to improve knowledge, raise awareness and support actions that promote and protect everyone’s mental health.
New water safety signs in place amid increased rescue reports
Wednesday 11 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National, Tourism
Cook Islands Tourism says they have received reports of several visitors being rescued after ignoring verbal advice in relation to the Avaavaroa and Rutaki passages in Rarotonga.
Penrhyn visitor Robinson rescued
Wednesday 11 October 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
The young Tom Robinson who had spent a couple of weeks in Penrhyn last year before departing on his adventure was recently rescued at sea.
Community group receives fitness gear
Wednesday 11 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Health, Local, National
A community fitness group has been gifted much needed gear to help it provide a greater variety of strength-building exercises for members.
Tourism welcomes Hawaii ticket specials but calls for more flights
Wednesday 11 October 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National, Tourism
‘What will make the biggest difference is when frequency will be able to be increased’ Cooks tourism operators have welcomed sale airfares between Rarotonga and Honolulu but are still calling for an increase in flights.
Aussies boost Cook Islands tourism as visitor numbers soar
Wednesday 11 October 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, National
The return of Sydney flights is providing the Cook Islands tourism industry a timely boost to maintain high visitor arrival numbers heading into the lower season.
Eligible Cook Islanders invited to vote in Aussie referendum to recognise First Peoples of Australia
Tuesday 10 October 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Australia, Economy, National, Regional
Cook Islanders holding Australian passport are being called on to vote today in a controversial referendum which seeks to recognise the First Peoples of Australia.
Cops struggle to get cost breakdown on two-year Aitutaki drug operation
Tuesday 10 October 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
Cook Islands Police are struggling to get a breakdown of the costs of large scale investigations such as Operation Tuvake.
Te Kainga O Pa Taunga partners with local NGOs to raise awareness of mental health
Tuesday 10 October 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health, National
Te Kainga O Pa Taunga, the Cook Islands mental health organisation, has partnered with representatives from local non-government organisations to celebrate World Mental Health Day with a special breakfast event this morning.
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