National
Court briefs
Friday 14 April 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
Drink driving tradie asks for alternative
Parliament debates ‘Pa Enua $60k tax-free threshold’ Bill
Friday 14 April 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Outer Islands, Politics
Debate on the Bill creating a tax-free threshold of $60,000 for the Pa Enua residents is underway.
Kiwi firefighters put Cooks counterparts through their paces
Friday 14 April 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
Rarotonga firefighters are being put to the test as their Kiwi counterparts undertake a week long exercise in “just about everything we do”.
Parliament briefs
Friday 14 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Politics
Minister for Health Rose Toki-Brown says Te Marae Ora (TMO) has a plan in place not only for Mangaia but for all Pa Enua to have dentists.
Brown meets with Police and customs on medicinal cannabis issue
Friday 14 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Prime Minister Mark Brown says he has met with the Customs and Police departments ensuring that they understand what the law is and what their roles are
$216m debt ‘modest’: PM
Friday 14 April 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown says he is satisfied with the country’s ‘modest’ debt levels, but the Opposition are concerned about the fiscal future.
Loud and proud: Nootai wows crowd with powerful pe’e
Friday 14 April 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Education, Features, National
Nukutere College Year 9 student leader Elijah Nootai proudly showcased his love of culture on stage in front of a packed National Auditorium during the annual Rarotonga Schools Cultural Festival on Wednesday night.
Cook Islands and Saudi Arabia establish diplomatic relations
Thursday 13 April 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands has formalised diplomatic relations with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia through the signing of the Protocol on the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations in Wellington this week.
Man remanded: Authorities seek medical report
Thursday 13 April 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
Lucas Kamana was remanded in custody until today as probation had specific concerns about his mental wellbeing.
Airlines required to file departure tax returns monthly under new Bill
Thursday 13 April 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National, Technology, Tourism
A Bill requiring airlines to file Departure tax returns monthly has been passed with unanimous support in Parliament.
$6m programme to improve Rarotonga’s back and side roads
Thursday 13 April 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National
The Cook Islands Government is in the process of a $6 million programme to improve Rarotonga’s backroads and sideroads.
Government to provide $10k for Vanuatu cyclone relief
Thursday 13 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National, Regional, Vanuatu
Prime Minister Mark Brown says he has indicated to his team at the Ministry of Finance that he is more likely to support initiatives that go to countries that are far more in need than New Zealand.
Budget to address inflationary pressures and cost of living issues: PM
Thursday 13 April 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown says June’s Budget will go some way to addressing inflationary pressures and cost of living issues for the vulnerable.
Opposition raises concern over Government’s push for seabed mining
Thursday 13 April 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics
Opposition leader Tina Browne has spoken out in Parliament about her concerns with the Government’s pace in pushing ahead with seabed mineral exploration.
Tourism to get boost at Pacific Islands Forum
Wednesday 12 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, In Depth, National, Pacific Islands Forum
Cook Islands will play a huge role in bringing leaders of all Pacific nations together at this year’s 52nd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting.
Air NZ legal costs top $365k
Wednesday 12 April 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
The decision to challenge Air New Zealand for tax has cost the Cook Islands taxpayer more than $93,000 in legal fees and $275,000 in costs orders.
Manihiki’s young seafarers
Wednesday 12 April 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
At the age of five Kaina Isaia Karaponga Jnr was out fishing with his uncle in Manihiki when the boat’s engine broke down and with no form of communication they were at the mercy of the sea for two days and two nights before being found.
Health briefs
Wednesday 12 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
No Leptospirosis cases
Woman warned over drink driving
Wednesday 12 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
An 18-year-old has been warned that further offending in relation to driving under the influence of alcohol could see her serving jail time.
Cook Islands United Party faces hefty legal bill
Wednesday 12 April 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics
The Cook Islands United Party could be facing a costs order of more than $30,000 for their failed electoral petitions, but the party leader says he has “no regrets”.
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