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Jetstar launches new route to strengthen tourism and connectivity
Thursday 29 June 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, National
Jetstar, one of the leading low cost airlines made history this morning with the launch of its first direct flight from Sydney, Australia to Rarotonga.
Cook Islands Starlink ‘users’ warned
Thursday 29 June 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National, Technology
Starlink is not officially in the Cook Islands market, but several users have already taken advantage of its infrastructure.
Global ocean conservation initiative reaches Penrhyn
Thursday 29 June 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Environment, National
A global initiative supporting ocean conservation efforts in the most remote corners of the tropical Pacific has sent an all-Cook Islands research team to Penrhyn.
Man on the run for 33 hours
Wednesday 28 June 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Court, Crime, National
An 18-year-old Cook Islands man who escaped from Police Headquarters has been recaptured after 33 hours on the run.
USP Cook Islands to host 5th Pacific Islands Universities Research Network Conference
Wednesday 28 June 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
The University of the South Pacific (USP) Cook Islands Campus with Te Puna Vai Marama (Cook Islands Centre for Research), is hosting the 5th Pacific Islands Universities Research Network (PIURN) Conference next week.
Tapaitau continues with denials on second day of questioning
Wednesday 28 June 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National
Suspended Deputy Prime Minister Robert Tapaitau has been grilled for a second day by the Crown and continued denying conspiring or stealing from the public purse.
MP calls for more teaching of Cook Islands Māori
Wednesday 28 June 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Education, National
A Cook Islands MP is suggesting there should be compulsory Cook Islands Māori and local dialect teaching for primary school students.
Privilege to be in the Cook Islands, says Australian Governor-General
Wednesday 28 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National
Australian Governor-General, David Hurley says it is a privilege to be in the Cook Islands and celebrate the friendship between the two nations.
$400k to be spent on coastal and foreshore erosion research
Wednesday 28 June 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Environment, National
The Cook Islands Government is spending $400,000 to research ways of tackling coastal erosion.
Flight from New York to Auckland makes stop in Rarotonga
Tuesday 27 June 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
A plane that was returning to New Zealand from New York had to make an emergency landing in Rarotonga after previously being stuck on tarmac for about five hours.
PIFS Secretary-General home on first official visit
Tuesday 27 June 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, National, Pacific Islands, Pacific Islands Forum, Regional
Secretary-General of the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS), Henry Puna, received a warm welcome home on Monday, on his first official visit to the Cook Islands since becoming the Secretary-General in 2021.
World Ocean Day to be celebrated with annual Muri Beach Clean-up
Tuesday 27 June 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Environment, National
From hauling away abandoned motors to scooping up micro-plastics with a sieve, every bit counts for the yearly Muri Beach Clean-up.
Australian Governor-General arrives in the Cook Islands
Tuesday 27 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Australia, Economy, National, Regional
Australia Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable David Hurley, and his delegation arrived in Rarotonga yesterday morning on an official visit to the Cook Islands. SUPPLIED
Weekend police briefs
Tuesday 27 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Police are calling on the public to provide any information regarding Teau Moana Tangi Taraiti.
Minimum wage increase proposed for next year
Tuesday 27 June 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
A wide-ranging report on the minimum wage in the Cook Islands suggests a further increase by $0.30 per hour next year.
Air Tahiti direct flights resume
Tuesday 27 June 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, National
Air Tahiti is reuniting families with the resumption of their non-stop flights between Papeete, Tahiti and Rarotonga which started over the weekend.
PM Brown to launch Security Policy at regional workshop
Monday 26 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National
Prime Minister Mark Brown will be launching the inaugural Cook Islands National Security Policy and hosting a two-day regional workshop on National Security Strategies at The Edgewater Resort on Monday (today).
MPs worry about Crown Law’s resources
Monday 26 June 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics
Cook Islands MPs are concerned that Crown Law’s resources might be stretched.
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.
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