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New Zealand-based Cook Islands group promotes culture in Italy
Monday 26 June 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
In a captivating display of cultural exchange, the Cook Islands group Te Mana Māori from Aotearoa New Zealand embarked on a journey to Bergamo, Italy to showcase and share their heritage.
Business community rallies support in bid to review Immigration Regulations
Monday 26 June 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, National
The Cook Islands business community is collating views from their members on the recently implemented Immigration Regulations, with a hope that the Government will review the regulations.
Rain brings blessings to the Arorangi CICC dedication
Saturday 24 June 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
The renovated Arorangi Cook Islands Christian Church (CICC) Ziona Tapu, gleaming with improvements and vibrant flowers, was ready to re-open in a special dedication ceremony on Thursday.
School garden project teaches Rakahanga kids healthy eating
Saturday 24 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, National
Rakahanga School students have embarked on a mission to grow their own vegetables in a bid to promote healthy living.
Science Careers Expo Gives Students Career Prospects
Saturday 24 June 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
The annual Science Careers Expo drew hundreds of college students from across the island as they gathered to explore a range of opportunities and ignite their passion for scientific pursuits.
Tourists injured in crash involving three motorbikes
Saturday 24 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Three tourists were provided medical attention after a motor vehicle crash at YWAM, Titikaveka yesterday morning.
Fuel groups expand partnership to remove waste oil from Cooks
Saturday 24 June 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
Ed Herman is tackling waste motor oil a litre at a time through a business partnership and says it’s set to benefit the Cook Islands.
MPs drum up support
Saturday 24 June 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Parliament
Cook Islands MPs are asking whether the Ministry of Cultural Development budget could include scope for traditional drumming teaching.
Herrmann reaffirms commitment to work closely with Fiji
Friday 23 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National, Politics
Secretary for Foreign Affairs and Immigration Tepaeru Herrmann reaffirmed Cook Islands commitment to work closely with Fiji to expand air and sea connectivity, to promote trade and investment and people to people links.
Te Ipukarea Society: Waste Wise Mangaia, Managing waste in the Pa Enua
Friday 23 June 2023 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National
Effective waste management in the Pa Enua is near nonexistent with limited infrastructure and no funding made available to send recyclable waste off each of the islands.
Teherenui receives Pacific Producer Residency at Bats
Friday 23 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Entertainment, Entertainment, Features, National
Kūki ‘Āirani producer, director, writer and actor Teherenui Koteka will spend three months working at Bats Theatre in Wellington, as the inaugural recipient of the Pacific Producer Residency.
Fatal motorbike crash accused granted bail
Friday 23 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Crime, National
The motorbike driver accused of causing a fatal crash on June 10, late Saturday morning, has been granted bail.
Cannabis accused allowed to travel
Friday 23 June 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics
An incoming passenger who was arrested at the Rarotonga International Airport on Saturday morning has been allowed to travel back to New Zealand.
Opposition leader demands greater transparency on ministerial travel
Friday 23 June 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Parliament
Opposition Democratic Party leader Tina Browne wants greater transparency in terms of how Ministerial trips overseas are reported.
MP calls for cut back on Parliament lunches
Friday 23 June 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Parliament
Cook Islands United Party leader Teariki Heather feels that Parliament should cut back on its lunches.
Christmas deadline for medicinal cannabis
Friday 23 June 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Parliament
The chair of the Medicinal Cannabis committee is now saying that he would like to see new measures implemented by Christmas.
Police recall timeline of investigation and arrests
Friday 23 June 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
Police have outlined raids on the offices of suspended Deputy Prime Minister Robert Tapaitau, former National Environment Service director Nga Puna and former Secretary of Infrastructure Cook Islands Diane Charlie-Puna.
Non-resident Ambassadors present their letters of credence to King’s Representative
Thursday 22 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI) facilitated the presentation of credentials by Ambassadors from the Kingdom of Norway, Italy, the Kingdom of Thailand, and The Swiss Confederation (Switzerland) in Rarotonga yesterday.
Cook Islands to host Australian Governor General
Thursday 22 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands will be hosting the Australian Governor-General David Hurley AC DSC (Retd), his wife Linda Hurley, and their delegation next week.
Archaeologists unearth rich heritage
Thursday 22 June 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Culture, Features, Local, National
Archaeologists visiting the Cook Islands have uncovered a formation of rocks at the Arai-Te-Tonga marae at Tupapa.
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