National

Drink driving cases top Court list in Rarotonga

Monday 1 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National

There were several cases of alcohol-impaired driving heard before the Court in Avarua on Thursday.

Court


Cook Islands Language Week opens with new digital hub for kōrero Kūki 'Āirani

Monday 1 August 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Culture, National

New Zealand Government is opening an online hub for young Cook Islanders to tuatua (talk) about their culture, in honour of Cook Islands Language Week.

Culture


Te Pa o Rākaihautū Kapa Haka group put on spectacular show

Monday 1 August 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National

The Te Pa o Rākaihautū Kapa Haka group from New Zealand have wowed crowds at the National Auditorium with their tuneful melodious voices, dance and Haka performances in Te Maeva Nui International Night on Saturday.

Culture


Capping visitor numbers

Monday 1 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics

Cook Islanders seem to be divided about whether there should be a ‘cap’ on tourism numbers, according to a recent poll.

National


Colourful float parades get Te Maeva Nui festival underway

Saturday 30 July 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National

Welcoming light rain cooled off the waiting audience and the float parade participants at the opening event of the 2022 Te Maeva Nui cultural festival yesterday.

Culture


‘Not sure’ tops paper’s pre-election poll results

Saturday 30 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics

The outcome of the 2022 General Election appears to be uncertain, just two days out from the country going to the polls.

National


Voices of Rakahanga

Saturday 30 July 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National

Voices of Rakahanga will be singing loud and proud in the 2022 Te Maeva Nui cultural festival next week in the Ute, Imene Tuki and Choir performances.

Culture


Visiting Electoral Observer Mission meet with political leaders

Saturday 30 July 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Politics

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration secretary Tepaeru Herrmann this week welcomed the Pacific Islands Forum Electoral Observer Mission (EOM) to the Cook Islands.

National


Former Queens Representative and economist slam Cook Islands Party tax policy

Saturday 30 July 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National

A New Zealand economist says Cook Islands Party’s tax relief policy to citizens in the outer islands could be prone to “gaming”.

Economy


Celebrating Vairakau Maori

Saturday 30 July 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National

Teariki Pureau (pictured), Iriea Tangapiri and Puna Kamoe from the Ministry of Agriculture portrayed the making of “vairakau ati” and “maoro akairi kumu” at the official opening of the 2022 Te Maeva Nui and float parade yesterday.

Culture


Medicinal cannabis poll result delights

Saturday 30 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics

A local lawyer is delighted with a poll indicating many Cook Islanders want to see medicinal cannabis legalised.

National


Even support for seabed mineral mining

Saturday 30 July 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Environment, National

A Cook Islands New’ political poll shows an even split of people in the country for and against future seabed mining in Cook Islands waters.

Environment


Poll picks corruption as biggest national issue

Saturday 30 July 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Politics

Corruption has come out by far as the biggest issue facing the country in a political poll conducted by Cook Islands News.

National


Mark Brown country’s ‘preferred PM’

Saturday 30 July 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in National, Politics

A poll conducted by Cook Islands News has revealed a divided electorate in the lead-up to this year’s election, however a large percentage prefer Prime Minister Mark Brown to lead the country.

National


PR policy ‘should have been brought up in Parliament’

Saturday 30 July 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Politics

The Cook Islands United Party has criticised the Democratic Party’s permanent resident policy that says local spouses get automatic permanent residency after living in the Cook Islands for five years.

National


Man accused of assaulting woman bailed under strict conditions

Friday 29 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National

A man who went on the run from the police for a week has been granted bail under the strict conditions of a 24/7 curfew.

Court


Crown opposes judicial review over Tapaitau’s reinstatement

Friday 29 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National

A lawyer representing an anti-corruption group wants to take a judicial review over the reinstatement of Robert Tapaitau as Deputy Prime Minister to the Court of Appeal.

Court


High profile delegates in Rarotonga to observe election

Friday 29 July 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Politics

A team of high-profile delegates touched down in Rarotonga on Tuesday to observe the General Election taking place on Monday, August 1.

National


‘Made in Cook Islands’ products a big hit at Expo

Friday 29 July 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Larry Tumai has spent months collecting, cleaning and preparing shells to create new jewellery designs for the Bank of the Cook Islands (BCI) Trade Days Expo being held at the Punanga Nui Market.

Local


Final touches before cultural festival gets underway

Friday 29 July 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National

The young dancers of Pukapuka’s Te Maeva Nui team are excited and looking forward to their performances in the Tauranga Vananga (Ministry of Cultural Development) organised cultural festival which starts today with the official opening and float parade at the Constitution Park.

Culture


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