National
Last minute touches as leaders prepare to meet
Saturday 4 November 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Art, Entertainment, Features, National, Pacific Islands Forum
Thousands of people are anticipated to converge on the National Auditorium (Are Kariori Nui) over the coming week, with months of planning and preparation behind the scenes.
Airport Workshop focuses on sustainability, connectivity and collaboration
Friday 3 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National
Sustainability, connectivity, and collaboration are the key topics for representatives from various Pacific Islands airport authorities at the Airport Day workshop hosted by the Airport Authority of Cook Islands.
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.
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.
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.
Cook Islands meet to agree on revised tuna measure
Wednesday 1 November 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Economy, National
There will be an agreement on the revised Western Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) Tropical Tuna Measure when the Commission meets in Rarotonga, Cook Islands in December.
Measures in place to prevent water disruption in Aitutaki during Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Retreat
Wednesday 1 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Outer Islands, Pacific Islands Forum
Measures have been put in place in Aitutaki to ensure there is no water disruption to the public and the regional leaders attending the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders retreat next week.
Nursing students and Red Cross host elderly group for health promotion project
Wednesday 1 November 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National
Giving back to the community, Bachelor of Nursing Pacific students and the Cook Islands Red Cross Society hosted Te Are Pa Metua elderly group last week.
Cook Islands supports UN resolution on Gaza ‘truce’
Wednesday 1 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National
Cook Islands supports the United Nations (UN) resolution for an ‘immediate, durable and sustained humanitarian truce’ between Israeli forces and Hamas militants in Gaza.
Cannabis accused awaits his day in court
Wednesday 1 November 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
Rarotonga businessman Christopher Denny is still awaiting evidence as he faces charges of possessing cannabis and a utensil.
Turama: A time to remember and honour departed loved ones
Wednesday 1 November 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Today marks Turama or All Souls Day, a significant occasion in the Cook Islands where families commemorate their departed loved ones by decorating their graves with fragrant flowers, candles, and lights to remember and honour those who have passed on.
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