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Just getting warmed up … Temperatures drop in Rarotonga
Wednesday 17 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Paddling, Sports, Weather
Unfazed by the cold and rain yesterday, paddlers went out to sea outside Trader Jacks to continue with what they love doing – paddling.
Renowned LGBTQI+ rights activist arrives for IDAHOBIT Day event
Tuesday 16 May 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Phylesha Brown-Acton MNZM, the executive director of F’INE Pasifika Aotearoa Trust, arrived in Rarotonga yesterday afternoon for the first time.
Cook Islands has eyes for Canada at G7 summit
Tuesday 16 May 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands has Canada in its sights as Prime Minister Mark Brown prepares for the G7 summit in Japan from May 19-21.
Concerns raised over EO’s absence from Rakahanga
Tuesday 16 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands, Politics
The executive officer (EO) for Rakahanga has been asked to return to the island after concern raised about his alleged frequent absences.
Elevator project on track for August completion
Tuesday 16 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
The Ministry of Justice elevator (lift) project is on track for completion in August.
Changes to BCI board
Tuesday 16 May 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
The board of the Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC) has announced changes to the board of the Bank of Cook Islands (BCI).
Man accused of stabbing cop remanded in custody
Tuesday 16 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Crime, National
A man accused of stabbing a police officer and assaulting a tourist has been remanded in custody for his and the public’s safety.
Rarotonga women set up weekly stalls to sell fresh farm produce
Tuesday 16 May 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Mata Eli (left), Mata Manuela and Ngapoko Strickland will again be selling their fresh farm produce on the road side opposite the CITC Supermarket this Friday.
Airport Board acknowledges delays
Monday 15 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
A major upgrade to the Rarotonga International Airport could help assist with some of the issues around long wait times at the airport.
PM to attend meetings in Thailand, Japan and PNG
Monday 15 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown departed Rarotonga on Friday en-route to three international meetings.
Police investigate homicide, off duty officer stabbed
Monday 15 May 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Crime, National
Police are continuing with a homicide investigation after a 29 year-old man was fatally stabbed on Saturday night.
Police criticised in handling of fraud matter
Monday 15 May 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
Cook Islands Police have been criticised over their handling of a French national who had fraud charges against him thrown out.
Te Ipukarea Society: 27 years of protecting our Ipukarea
Saturday 13 May 2023 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National
It has been almost 12 months since the last Te Ipukarea Society Annual General Meeting (AGM). As usual, before our AGM, we look back over the activities of the Society for the preceding 12 months.
Exploration study shines light on seabed minerals
Saturday 13 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Environment, National
A major minerals assessment carried out by Seabed Minerals Authority has reaffirmed where the highest concentrations of nodules are expected to be within the Cook Islands exclusive economic zone.
End of a Covid era: PM surprised by WHO declaration
Saturday 13 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National
Prime Minister Mark Brown says he was surprised by the World Health Organization’s declaring the end of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Cops find one in five vehicles non-compliant
Saturday 13 May 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
More than one in five four-wheeled vehicles are estimated to be non-compliant on Rarotonga.
Drink driving accused ‘out of control’, says lawyer
Saturday 13 May 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A man who has entered guilty pleas to multiple drink driving offences has been described by his lawyer as “out of control”.
Importation rules a meaty issue
Saturday 13 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
A Cook Islands supermarket boss is calling on the Government to remove some of the barriers preventing the country from accessing cheaper imported meat from New Zealand – and he appears to have the support of the Prime Minister.
Solar panels removed, investigation into ‘sudden’ airport fire continues
Friday 12 May 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, Local, National
The cause of a sudden fire that broke at Rarotonga International Airport terminal on Wednesday is still unknown as authorities yesterday removed the solar panels from its roof for ‘safety reasons’.
Teens bailed on burglary charges
Friday 12 May 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
Three teenagers facing multiple burglary charges have been released from custody following a court appearance in Rarotonga on Thursday.
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