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Battle of the string bands: Six to compete for top prize
Friday 2 December 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, Local, National
Six local bands will be vying for the top prize at the inaugural The Edgewater Resort and Spa String Band Competition tonight.
Time for cameras on longliners: NGOs
Friday 2 December 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Environment, National, Technology
A Covid-19-induced break in the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission’s (WCPFC) observer programme is evidence cameras are needed on ships, says an environmental NGO.
Cook Islands calls for global treaty to end plastic pollution
Friday 2 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National, Regional
An emotional plea made by the Cook Islands to over 190 countries gathered to negotiate a new treaty on plastic pollution was met with strong applause in Uruguay this week.
Rape accused arrested and remanded
Friday 2 December 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, Crime, National
A Mangaia man who failed to turn up to the High Court in Avarua for sentencing has been arrested and remanded in custody.
Intakes in dire situation
Friday 2 December 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, National
Due to the extreme dry spell, To Tatou Vai urgently advises people on Rarotonga, particularly in Arorangi and Vaka Puiakura, to use water sparingly.
Permit extension approved ‘without oversight’: TVOM
Friday 2 December 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Environment, National
An environmental advocacy group is concerned a permit for a major water project has been renewed ‘without oversight’.
‘Christmas has come early’: Direct flights from Sydney to Rarotonga set to return
Thursday 1 December 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Business, Economy, National, Tourism
The Cook Islands Government has signed a new partnership with Jetstar, bringing direct flights between Sydney and Rarotonga.
Aloha! Direct Honolulu flights to give Cook Islands access to US market
Thursday 1 December 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Business, Economy, National, Tourism
Direct flights between the Cook Islands and Honolulu will begin in May next year.
Conflicting evidence and startling revelations as fraud case drags on
Thursday 1 December 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National
There were eruptive scenes in court as a case stretching back two years, involving a French national who had fraud charges against him thrown out, drags on.
$0.5m budget for Gospel celebration
Thursday 1 December 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, Local, National
The Arorangi Cook Islands Christian Church has started preparations for the 200-year commemoration of the arrival of the Gospel in July next year, setting a budget of just under half a million dollars.
Blue marlins steal the show at fishing comp
Thursday 1 December 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Twenty-seven boats registered for the final Cook Islands Game Fishing Club tournament of the year over the weekend.
Jetstar takes over Sydney direct service
Wednesday 30 November 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Tourism
Jetstar will commence operations into the Cook Islands non-stop from Sydney from June 29, 2023, Prime Minister Mark Brown announced today.
Cook Islands announces direct service to Hawai’i with Hawaiian Airlines
Wednesday 30 November 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Tourism
Prime Minister Mark Brown on Wednesday announced that Hawaiian Airlines will begin flying to the Cook Islands from Honolulu starting May 20, 2023.
Kids join in for good catch at Mauke fishing event
Wednesday 30 November 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands
The first Don Beer Akatokamanava/Mauke Reef and Open Water fishing competition has seen the weighing in of good yellow fin tuna catches.
Paper licenses issued as card stock depleted
Wednesday 30 November 2022 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Cook Islands Police issue more than 500 visitors driver licenses each month and more than 400 for residents.
Feminist forum looks at Pa Enua needs
Wednesday 30 November 2022 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Culture, Local, National
Cook Islands Business Trade Investment Board (BTIB) is working closely with the Ministry of Agriculture to tap into the Pa Enua and encourage residents to plant certain crops.
New Zealand will not stand in way of Cook Islands United Nations bid
Wednesday 30 November 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics
The New Zealand Pacific Peoples’ Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister have now both indicated New Zealand will offer assistance for any Cook Islands bid to the United Nations.
Immigration staff to undergo training for new visa and permit processes
Tuesday 29 November 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National, Tourism
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI) undertook the first series of immigration training last week.
‘Serious’ water shortage
Tuesday 29 November 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, Local, National
Dear Editor, I was shocked to see water running in a pig pen a few days ago unattended and another today (yesterday) spilling onto the road within 200 metres of each incident.
Innovative new trust product features at STEP Asia 2022
Tuesday 29 November 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Business, Economy, National
The new Cook Islands International Relationship Property Trust (IRPT) recently featured at the prestigious STEP ASIA 2022 Conference in Singapore.
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