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Air NZ ‘to open as many flights as possible’ to Cook Islands
Friday 26 August 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
Air New Zealand’s website shows ‘no seats available’ for some dates around Christmas time but the airline says they are working to open ‘as many flights as possible’ to the Cook Islands during the festive season.
Assessing the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
Thursday 25 August 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National
The establishment of the China-led Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) in 2016 – and the decision by Western donors, with the notable exceptions of the US and Japan, to join it – seems somewhat remarkable from today’s vantage point.
Educational filmmakers triumph for Kuki Airani Reo
Thursday 25 August 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Culture, National
Community leader Mama Teremoana Maua-Hodges in Porirua, Wellington is spearheading a project called E Reo Nuku that consists of a series of ten 30-minute video resources. Mama Teremoana is the Presenter, and it is being co-produced by Taputukura Raea, aided by facilitator Samson Samasoni who is providing directorial guidance.
Giving haircuts around the world
Thursday 25 August 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Paul Marina left his hair salon in his home country Israel over two years ago on a mission to travel the world and give free haircuts to people from the host countries.
Cannabis reform not for recreational use, says TMO
Thursday 25 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National
Medicinal cannabis law reform will be underway soon, with a Cabinet paper to be presented.
Te Kukupa II to transport latest batch of Covid-19 vaccines to Palmerston
Thursday 25 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Outer Islands
A ship will be sent to the remote island of Palmerston carrying the latest batch of Covid-19 vaccines.
Tahiti connection ‘a stepping stone’
Thursday 25 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Tourism
Cook Islands Tourism Corporation’s chief executive Karla Eggelton says the recently re-introduced flights to Tahiti will act as a ‘stepping stone’ for the North American market.
Matapo joins CIP
Thursday 25 August 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Politics
The Cook Islands Party now has a commanding 15 seats to nine advantage in Parliament following the announcement from the newly-elected Independent MP from Mauke.
Vaka embarks on training voyage for new crew
Thursday 25 August 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Vaka Marumaru Atua captain Deon Wong and 13 crew members departed Rarotonga yesterday afternoon for the island of Aitutaki.
New committee room and library in Parliament
Wednesday 24 August 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
An unused office in Parliament is being converted into a committee meeting room and library, says Clerk of Parliament Tangata Vainerere.
School Garden Project gains momentum
Wednesday 24 August 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment, National
The School Garden Programme run by the Ministry of Agriculture with support of local non-governmental organisation, Te Korero O Te Ōrau, is gaining momentum.
Cooks to reach ‘80k visitors by March’
Wednesday 24 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
Tourism numbers should be soon reaching close to pre-Covid-19 peaks, according to the Cook Islands Tourism Corporation’s regional boss.
Community on edge after attempted break in
Wednesday 24 August 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Crime, National
An attempted break in at a residential property in Takuvaine Valley has left a young mother and her two children who were at home at the time terrified, and has caused alarm in the community.
Police concerned about ‘lost tourists’
Wednesday 24 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National
Cook Islands Police’s media advisor has expressed his concern about tourists going off the beaten track.
Women encouraged to attend mammogram screening
Wednesday 24 August 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National
An overwhelming number of approximately 800 women have booked in to have a mammogram screening for the early detection of breast cancer.
Tourism key to economic recovery
Wednesday 24 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
Rising inflation will likely hit many Cook Islanders in the back pocket, but a top economic advisor says the island nation’s economy should soon experience a significant uptick.
Spike in fuel prices making commodities and services costlier
Wednesday 24 August 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
A report by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) says the Pacific’s remoteness will compound the price increases of commodities caused by the war in Ukraine.
Voyaging Society crew to sail Palau’s Vaka Motu
Tuesday 23 August 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Master navigator (Pwo) and Vaka Marumaru Atua captain, Peia Patai along with three crew members from Rarotonga are preparing Vaka Motu in Palau for her journey to New Zealand.
Rarotonga records over double monthly rainfall in four days
Tuesday 23 August 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Weather
Heavy rain over the last four days has more than doubled August’s long-term average rainfall of 99 millimetres.
Mangaians celebrate freedom from health orders
Tuesday 23 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National
The people of Mangaia celebrated their freedom from health orders this weekend after nearly two months under restrictions.
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