National
PM Brown defends $5.4m Air NZ tax decision
Friday 24 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National, Politics
Prime Minister Mark Brown faced a grilling in Parliament on the $5.4 million the Government has had to pay back in tax to Air New Zealand.
Maungaroa Valley one step closer to achieving World Heritage status
Friday 24 March 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
Government has recognised “Maungaroa Mountains and Valleys” as a historic area and formally supported its inclusion on the Cooks Islands Tentative List for World Heritage status, in January 2019. The dream to achieve a World Heritage status is one step closer following the completion of a scoping study and report.
Brother-sister duo fulfil parents dream
Friday 24 March 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Politics
Siblings Akaiti Puna, Member of Parliament for Manihiki, and Tukaka “Kaka” Ama, the new MP for Ngatangiia, have fulfilled their parents’ dream.
Government’s business will interfere with Parliament sitting, says PM
Friday 24 March 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Politics
Prime Minister Mark Brown yesterday highlighted that in 12 years of being a Member of Parliament “it is no surprise that government’s business will interfere with Parliament sittings”.
Annandale appointed country’s new Solicitor General
Thursday 23 March 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
Acting in his capacity as Cook Islands Attorney General, Prime Minister Mark Brown yesterday officially announced the appointment of Lauaki Jason Annandale as the country’s new Solicitor General.
Motorcyclist hospitalised after crash with drunk tourist
Thursday 23 March 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Crime, National
A motorcyclist has been hospitalised after suffering fractured ribs and other injuries in a collision with a drunk driver last weekend.
Man facing assault and violence charges represent himself
Thursday 23 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National
A man with multiple assault and violence charges is representing himself in Court.
PM invites King Charles III
Thursday 23 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National
Members of Parliament finally got the chance to pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II on day two of Parliament yesterday with the Prime Minister revealing an invitation has been sent for King Charles III to attend the Rarotonga International Airport’s 50th Anniversary next year.
New MPs get the nod: Committees established
Thursday 23 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics
Parliamentary committees were established on day two of sitting with several new faces on board.
‘Govt exists to help our people across all fronts’
Thursday 23 March 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Politics
The Ceremonial Opening of the 18th Parliament of the Cook Islands – Te Marae Akarau Vānanga o te Kuki Airani – got underway yesterday morning from 10am at Te Are Karioi/National Auditorium (King’s Chambers).
‘We’re in business now’, MPs sworn in seven months after general election
Wednesday 22 March 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands, Politics
After a long wait following the 2022 general election on August 1, 2022, the incoming Members of Parliament (MPs) were sworn in yesterday on the first meeting of the 18th Parliament of the Cook Islands.
New MP wants to work for the betterment of Cook Islands
Wednesday 22 March 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands, Politics
Proud family and friends showered “sworn in” Members of Parliament with ei celebrating the 18th Parliament sitting at Parliament House yesterday afternoon.
Police Commissioner paid ‘courtesy call’ by new French ambassador
Wednesday 22 March 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Local, National
The Cook Islands’ new French ambassador and her diplomatic mission made a “courtesy call” to the Police Commissioner as part of a trip to officially mark the beginning of her ambassadorship for the island nation.
Female triathletes gear up for annual challenge
Wednesday 22 March 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Sports, Triathlon
Cook Islands Triathlon Association is looking forward to the annual BSP Women’s Triathlon Competition which will be held this coming Saturday, March 18, at the Enua Manea Hall in Tikioki.
Cook Islands to participate in 2024 Pacific Arts Festival
Wednesday 22 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Culture, Local, National, Regional
Tauranga Vananga (Ministry of Cultural Development) Secretary Anthony Turua attended the 36th Council of Pacific Arts and Culture (CPAC) and Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture (FESTPAC) Meeting in Honolulu, Hawaii last week.
United MPs raring to go
Wednesday 22 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National, Politics
The Members of Parliament (MPs) of the newly formed Cook Islands United Party are raring to go now that Parliament is finally sitting.
‘Getting things done’: Tamarua MP
Wednesday 22 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands, Politics
Cook Islands Democratic Party’s Tetangi Matapo, one of the longest serving MPs in Parliament, says you can get things done from the Opposition benches.
Insurance company expands digital offering in the Cooks
Wednesday 22 March 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Business, Local, National
As part of its plan to dramatically improve insurance accessibility in the Pacific Islands, Tower has launched its signature self-service platform, My Tower, in the Cook Islands.
Induction training for Aitutaki Environment Authority members
Wednesday 22 March 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Education, Environment, National, Outer Islands
Roselyn Strickland, National Environment Service (NES) environment legal counsel, and Benjamin Maxwell, NES senior environmental compliance, both of Aitutakian descent, delivered the board induction training to the Aitutaki Environment Authority (AEA) members following the issuing of their warrants by the Minister of Environment.
LETTER TO EDITOR: SPCA’s Volunteer house in line for an upgrade
Tuesday 21 March 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, National, Opinion
No, need to educate people, there are free de-sexing clinics around the island and it’s not the dogs’ fault. It’s the owners, everyone needs to step up, and not rely on SPCA to take on unwanted dogs, if you want a pup, it’s for life. Not until you get bored with it and want another. […]
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