National
Lahaina fundraising event brings in $10k and more to come . .
Wednesday 13 September 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National, Pacific Islands, Regional
Rarotonga turned up in the wind and rain as part of a combined effort to support the fire destroyed town of Lahaina, in Maui, Hawaii.
Cooks resort group nabs three trophies at travel awards
Tuesday 12 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Features, Go Local, National, Tourism, Weekend
A Cook Islands resort group has scooped three trophies at the World Travel Awards.
A dream catch . . .
Tuesday 12 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Visitors on board a Raro Fishing Charters vessel eturned to Avatiu Harbour ecstatic as they had just become part of their very own extraordinary fishing tale, reeling in their biggest fish ever.
Drug importation accused released on bail, with curfews and to remain in Cook Islands
Tuesday 12 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Crime, National
Two men charged separately for alleged importation of drugs while arriving on separate flights to Rarotonga last week have been granted bail.
College students step up for showcase
Tuesday 12 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
Tereora College students are gearing up to showcase their exceptional talents and creativity in the highly anticipated Tūrangavaevae Performing Arts assessment.
Police concerned about future of road safety
Tuesday 12 September 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Crime, National
Police have raised concerns about the future of road safety in the Cook Islands, with young drivers over represented in the number of traffic infringements dished out over the past three months.
Supporting international charter flights to Aitutaki
Monday 11 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National, Outer Islands, Tourism
Should there be an increase in international charter flights to Aitutaki, basing border officials in Aitutaki will be explored, says Principal Immigration Officer, Chere Arthur.
Upholding the provisions of the Rarotonga Treaty
Monday 11 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, In Depth, National, Pacific Islands, Pacific Islands Forum, Weekend
The Rarotonga Treaty remains a cornerstone of our approach to a nuclear-free zone
Court brief September 1
Monday 11 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Crime, National
A number of criminal matters were called before Chief Justice Patrick Keane via audio visual link at the Criminal High Court in Avarua on September 1.
Air NZ chief executive to visit Rarotonga amidst tourism anger
Monday 11 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National
Air New Zealand’s chief executive officer Greg Foran is scheduled to be in Rarotonga in November.
Acting Prime Minister Albert Nicholas hospitalised following medical event
Monday 11 September 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
Acting Prime Minister Albert Nicholas has been flown to New Zealand following a medical event, leaving Minister Vainetutai Rose Toki-Brown to take the reins.
Cook Islanders recognised by Pasifika Medical Association
Saturday 9 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Features, Health, National
The 27th Annual Pasifika Medical Association (PMA) conference on Rarotonga (6-8 September) closed yesterday at Te Are Karioi Nui, and continues in Aitutaki on September 11.
Drug importation allegations: Two accused say it was done for others
Saturday 9 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Crime, National
Allegation have been made by two accused men who appeared in court on separate charges that the drugs imported were for ‘others’. Police should make enquiries this weekend, Justice Colin Doherty says.
New charges laid in cannabis prosecution
Saturday 9 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Crime, National
A number of criminal matters were called before Chief Justice Patrick Keane via audio visual link at the Criminal High Court in Avarua on August 1.
Fostering new relations: Cooks Prime Minister Brown at the ASEAN Summit
Saturday 9 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National
Prime Minister Mark Brown says one of the key reasons they are at the 43rd Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit is to foster a new relationship, strengthen cooperation and nurture a partnership between the Pacific Islands Forum and ASEAN- that will drive development and growth in the region.
Cooks delegation at GEF Assembly
Saturday 9 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, Environment, National
A Cook Islands delegation co-led by National Environment Service Director Halatoa Fua and Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI) Director of Treaties, Multilaterals and Oceans Division Sandrina Thondoo have attended the 7th Global Environment Facility (GEF) Assembly.
Te Ipukarea Society: The potential impacts of deep sea mining on global climate change
Saturday 9 September 2023 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National
In the pursuit of valuable minerals and resources, humanity is increasingly turning its attention to the depths of the ocean floor through deep sea mining.
Cooks' tourism industry upbeat, but anger persists over high air fares
Friday 8 September 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Economy, National
The Cook Islands tourism industry is getting back to where it was pre-pandemic, but it's still dealing with slow seasons and high airfares. Caleb Fotheringham of RNZ reports.
New water tanks for Manihiki
Friday 8 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands
New water tanks have been installed in the island of Manihiki to provide homes in the two island communities of Tukao and Tauhunu with more access to drinking water.
Justice Ministry closed today, staff workshop
Friday 8 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
The Ministry of Justice will be closed today for a staff workshop.
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