National
We are now truly one nation and one people, says Pride Cook Islands
Monday 17 April 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
Pride Cook Islands is elated to see the decade long active push for decriminalisation finally take place in Cook Islands Parliament.
Rethink tourism approach, Opposition leader tells govt
Monday 17 April 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
Opposition leader Tina Browne has called on the Government to rethink its approach to tourism.
NCD awareness continues in the Pa Enua
Monday 17 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
Te Marae Ora (TMO) Ministry for Health says a total of 5500 people in the Cook Islands were diagnosed with non-communicable diseases as of 2021.
PM clarifies top taxman’s sabbatical leave
Monday 17 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National
Prime Minister Mark Brown told Parliament last week that the sabbatical leave taken by the Revenue Management Division director Xavier Mitchell “is a leave without pay”.
Scammers target over 50
Monday 17 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Cook Islanders aged 50 years and over are victims of the recent Samsung Lottery scam.
Minister Angene: Machine purchased for Corrective Services and people
Monday 17 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Corrective Services Minister George “Maggie” Angene has disputed suggestions that a machinery purchased for the ministry was being used for personal gains.
Giving young leaders the tools and support to start and grow together
Saturday 15 April 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Education, National
More than 50 school students from the Cook Islands, New Zealand and Australia will converge on Rarotonga for a leadership programme.
Penrhyn Marble comp a success
Saturday 15 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Outer Islands
Thirty-two participants battled in the inaugural marble competition held on Easter Monday in Omoka, Penrhyn.
Where is the accountability? : concerned resident
Saturday 15 April 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Environment, National
A Rarotonga resident is concerned residential developments are encroaching on beaches without care or consequence.
Considering the possible impacts of deep sea mining in the Cooks
Saturday 15 April 2023 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National
In the recent Parliament opening, King’s Representative Sir Tom Masters spoke of the Cook Islands’ desire to develop a sustainable and environmentally responsible seabed minerals sector. This week, also in Parliament, Leader of the Opposition Tina Browne criticised Government for rushing ahead in regards to deep sea mining.
Decriminalising homosexuality: Opposition MPs say new Bill contravenes God’s law
Saturday 15 April 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics
Sweeping changes to the Crimes Act, including the decriminalising of homosexuality, were passed in Cook Islands Parliament, despite some strong views that the changes will contravene God’s law.
‘A new legacy of Paikea’ launched and ready to serve
Saturday 15 April 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
Vaka Paikea is a long-time dream come true for Cook Islands master navigator Peia Patai.
Parliament passes $60k tax free threshold for Pa Enua
Saturday 15 April 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Outer Islands, Politics
People living in the Pa Enua won’t be paying tax unless they earn over $60,000 a year, thanks to the passing of a new Bill.
Workshop on pathways to access NZ markets
Saturday 15 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National
A team from the New Zealand Ministry for Primary Industries (NZMPI) will be holding a workshop next week aiming to confirm existing pathways and research new pathways to access New Zealand markets.
Name suppression granted for assault on a female accused
Saturday 15 April 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A man facing a charge of assaulting a female has sought and been granted name suppression.
Fundraiser sees more than $50k handed over for Cyclone Gabrielle relief effort
Saturday 15 April 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
Cook Islands people have come to the aid of New Zealand as Operation Tauturu Aotearoa has raised more than $50,000 to assist those in need following the devastating effects of Cyclone Gabrielle.
Pride Cook Islands: ‘We have made history’
Saturday 15 April 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National
The Crimes (Sexual Offences) Amendment Bill 2023 was passed in Parliament on Friday.
Historic day: Cook Islands Parliament decriminalises homosexuality
Friday 14 April 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in BREAKING NEWS, National
Cook Islands Parliament has repealed provisions in its Crimes Act that criminalised homosexuality.
Heather reels in winner
Friday 14 April 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
For the first time, experienced fisherman Gordon Heather has taken out the top two prizes in the heaviest fish category at a local fishing competition, taking home over $1000 in cash.
Police relaunch Blue Light-led youth training
Friday 14 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Youths between the ages of 14 and 17 are encouraged to join a Cook Islands Police Service organised programme which will mark the relaunch of the Blue Light-led youth development training.
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