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Ultra luxury cruise ship passengers visit Rarotonga, Aitutaki
Tuesday 28 March 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National
Rarotonga hosted close to 200 guests from an ultra-luxury cruise ship that visited the island over the weekend.
Hotelier releases business proposal for year-round charter flight service
Tuesday 28 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
The owner of the Rarotongan Resort and Lagoonarium is calling for a year-round charter flights service in Rarotonga.
CITC ‘Pump the Beats’ for Tangi Kaara drumming competition
Tuesday 28 March 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Culture “is the heart” of CITC (Cook Islands Trading Corporation) and for many years the corporation has sponsored various cultural activities and events.
Schools part of Gospel 200-year Celebration: Minister
Tuesday 28 March 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, National
Students from schools of Nga-Pu-Toru (Atiu, Mauke, Mitiaro) have been given approval to attend the 200 years celebration of the arrival of the Gospel.
Japan invites PM Brown to G7 summit
Tuesday 28 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
The Cook Islands has been invited to attend the international Group of Seven (G7) summit in Hiroshima, Japan in May.
Burglars caught on CCTV camera, police investigation continues
Tuesday 28 March 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
A recent burglary at Fave Designs in Avarua has left the owner unable to operate the store which specialises in basics, streetwear, design and garment printing services.
Pride CI to host renowned LGBTQI+ rights activist
Monday 27 March 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Pride Cook Islands is thrilled to announce that Phylesha Brown-Acton MNZM will be coming to the Cook Islands to help celebrate IDAHOBIT Day (International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Lesbophobia and Transphobia) on May 17.
New Mauke MP ‘humbled’ to be part of Government
Monday 27 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics
Independent MP Stephen Matapo, who is part of the Cook Islands Party led coalition government, is looking forward to getting Mauke on the move.
Let there be light
Monday 27 March 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands, Technology
Solar lights have been installed at the Panama Catholic Cemetery.
AUKUS deal concern: PM raises caution over nuclear submarine project
Monday 27 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National, Politics, Technology
Prime Minister Mark Brown has sounded a word of caution about the planned Australia-United Kingdom-United States (AUKUS) nuclear submarine project.
Vaipae celebrates 200 years of ‘Te Arikianga o te Evangelia’
Monday 27 March 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands
The village of Vaipae on Aitutaki yesterday rejoiced and celebrated their 200-year commemoration of “Te Arikianga o te Evangelia” to mark their historic acceptance of Christianity.
Minister questioned over delay in Manihiki Airport project
Saturday 25 March 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands
The delay in the upgrade of Manihiki Airport was brought up during Question Time in Parliament on Thursday.
Tahiti route triples
Saturday 25 March 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands Tourism’s bid to grow back business from the high spending Northern Hemisphere market received a major boost following the agreement to increase flights between Tahiti and Rarotonga.
Young swimmers create ripples at annual meet
Saturday 25 March 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National, Sports, Swimming
A good crowd of excited parents cheered their kids on at the second and final day of the Rarotonga Primary Schools Kau Competition yesterday.
Tunupopo gets 18 months’ probation
Saturday 25 March 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A man who was found guilty by a jury trial for injuring by an unlawful act was sentenced to 18 months’ probation with the first three months to be served for community service.
Kiwi visitor ordered to pay substantial fine
Saturday 25 March 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A New Zealand tourist convicted of excess breath alcohol and careless driving causing injury has been ordered to pay a substantial fine before leaving the country.
‘Remember that the people put you in this position’
Saturday 25 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics
Parliament resumed this week after a delay of several months due to electoral petitions. Cook Islands News senior journalist Matthew Littlewood talks to the Party leaders about their hopes and aspirations for this term.
Cook Islands gets a seat on climate change’s Adaptation Fund Board
Friday 24 March 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National
The Cook Islands are leading the way forward in building resilient communities with the nomination of Mani Mate to the Adaptation Fund (AF) Board by the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS).
Petrol price drops further, LPG up
Friday 24 March 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National
The Price Tribunal yesterday announced a further drop in petrol prices which will come into effect from today. However the price of LPG (gas) has increased in Rarotonga and the rest of the Southern Group.
Court briefs
Friday 24 March 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
March 24, 2023
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