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Air NZ ‘recovery flight’ to Raro set up after plane hit by lightning
Thursday 22 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National
An Air New Zealand flight destined for Rarotonga had to turn back after the plane was struck with lightning early yesterday morning.
Turtle tour safety boat vandalised
Thursday 22 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Crime, National
The destruction of an expensive Go Local Turtle Tours safety boat, has the company’s young owners shocked and dismayed at the extent a ‘heartless’ vandal has gone to try and sabotage their successful business.
Teacher shortage, 24 vacant positions: Minister
Thursday 22 June 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, Education, National
Cook Islands Ministry of Education has at least 24 vacancies at the moment, and they’re looking abroad to fill them.
$1.3m agriculture budget insufficient: Heather
Thursday 22 June 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands United Party leader Teariki Heather is calling on the Agriculture Budget to be doubled in the future.
Fresh is best: From farm to your table
Thursday 22 June 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, National
Farm-fresh vendors Turua Mamaou (left), Ngamata Maropa and Heimata Nicholas, sell their produce at Punanga Nui Market.
NES management labelled ‘ineffective’ following audit
Thursday 22 June 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National
Cash controls, processes and management at the National Environment Service were ineffective.
Rekindling the spirit of the past to shape the future
Wednesday 21 June 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
In a heart-warming display of nostalgia, a group of former students from the 50s and 60s have united with a shared vision of forming an association dedicated to preserving their cherished memories and supporting their old college.
Church reopens its doors in dedication service
Wednesday 21 June 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
After three months of labour intensive renovations the Arorangi Cook Islands Christian Church (CICC) will open its new doors tomorrow for its anticipated Dedication and Reopening ceremony.
Investors pour cash into seabed mineral exploration company
Wednesday 21 June 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Business, National
Moana Minerals is not expecting any major changes to how they operate, despite the recent investment into its parent company Ocean Minerals by American firm Odyssey Marine Exploration.
Resorts locked in dates for Pacific Islands Forum
Wednesday 21 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Pacific Islands Forum, Tourism
With a couple of months into the welcoming of Pacific Islands leaders for the 52nd Pacific Island Forum Leaders Meeting, resorts on Rarotonga have started receiving bookings.
High profile fraud trial: ‘Messenger is the safest mode of communication, not calls or texts’
Wednesday 21 June 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
More details of communications between former National Environment Service director Nga Puna and staff have been revealed in Court.
New Zealand recession ‘technical’, says Cook Islands Prime Minister
Wednesday 21 June 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown is confident the nation can weather the storms of New Zealand’s recession but Opposition leader Tina Browne says she thinks the PM is being naïve.
Man in possession of cannabis to face court
Wednesday 21 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
A passenger of an incoming flight on Saturday morning was arrested and charged for possession of cannabis.
Cook Islands teens home after Arctic journey
Tuesday 20 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, Features, National, Weekend
The Kōrero o te 'Ōrau's 'Ātui'anga ki te Tango students Siana Whatarau and Winton Herman have arrived home safely from their Arctic journey.
Parliament building extension ‘overspend’ heavily criticised
Tuesday 20 June 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, Local, National
A wide-ranging investigation has heavily criticised the processes which led to the extension of the Cook Islands Parliament building being more than $350,000 over-budget once completed.
Infrastructure Minister clarifies Arorangi CICC roadworks
Tuesday 20 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National
Infrastructure Minister Albert Nicholas said the roadworks at Arorangi in front of the Cook Islands Christian Church (CICC) was carried out on the request of Mama Tinomana Tokerau Ariki and former MP William “Smiley” Heather.
Question Time ‘not for stories’, says Speaker
Tuesday 20 June 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National, Parliament
The Speaker of the House has asked Cook Islands Parliamentarians to use Question Time wisely.
Schools ‘pump up the beats’ in preparation for 2023 Tangi Kaara
Tuesday 20 June 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, Local, National
Rarotonga schools have been practising fiercely for the new and exciting junior drumming competition, the “CITC Pump the Beats 2023” Emo’anga Tangi Kaara, to be held on Friday, June 30 at the Are Karioi National Auditorium.
National Environment Service manager raised concerns about payment systems
Tuesday 20 June 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Environment, National
A senior National Environment Service staff has spoken about his frustrations over payment systems and that he had addressed concerns with another manager multiple times.
Four named on the 2023 King’s Birthday Honours
Monday 19 June 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Features, Local, National, Weekend
Four well-known Cook Islands residents who have contributed to the health, judiciary and business sector have been named on the 2023 King’s Birthday Honours.
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