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Youth reps off to Honolulu for Young Pacific Leaders Forum
Saturday 16 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
Keisha Dais and Maru Mariri-Tepou are off to Honolulu in Hawaii to represent the Cook Islands at the Young Pacific Leaders Forum.
Isamaela gunning for third term
Saturday 16 July 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Politics
A former parliamentarian who lost his seat in the last election is making a comeback with a new party, determined to regain his place in Parliament.
Te Ipukarea Society hold annual AGM
Saturday 16 July 2022 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National
On Wednesday evening this past week Te Ipukarea Society (TIS) held its 26th Annual General Meeting at the Karika Palace.
Visitors rush to safety as king tides devastate hotel rooms
Saturday 16 July 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in National, Weather
Australian tourist Bradley Ross and his family who recently lost their home in the Northern NSW floods in Australia had to endure a similar experience on their first night in Rarotonga.
King tides hit Penrhyn and Manihiki
Friday 15 July 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
Mama Jemima Tekena of Penrhyn is well and safe having already moved to another home to the middle of the island the night before exceptionally high king tides washed through, damaging her home.
Court matters adjourned to later dates
Friday 15 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National
The majority of the matters in the Criminal Court at Avarua on Thursday were adjourned to a later date.
Cook Islands to host 2023 Forum
Friday 15 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
The Pacific Islands Forum Leaders agreed for Cook Islands as the host of the 52nd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders and Related Meetings in 2023 at the conclusion of this year’s meeting in Suva, Fiji, yesterday.
United Party leader wants to cut MPs salaries
Friday 15 July 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Politics
The Cook Islands United Party wants to cut all Members of Parliament salaries by 45 per cent and use the $700,000 annual savings for public servants.
Getting back to business
Friday 15 July 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Clean up crews were busy on Rarotonga’s south coast yesterday picking up leftover debris brought in by extreme high tides and large waves.
PM calls for reports on damage
Friday 15 July 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
Prime Minister Mark Brown has called for reports on the extent of the damage caused by sea waves that have been pounding the southern coasts of Rarotonga and the Pa Enua over the past two days.
PM’s bid to decriminalise homosexuality welcomed
Thursday 14 July 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
A regional body has welcomed Prime Minister Mark Brown’s assurance that homosexuality will no longer be a crime under the newly drafted Crimes Bill.
Heavy swells leave trail of destruction
Thursday 14 July 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in National, Weather
A number of homes, properties, and businesses in Arorangi have been left severely damaged after king tides lashed parts of the island on Tuesday.
Local resident has charges dropped
Thursday 14 July 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National
Some charges will likely be dropped for Iorama Ngataua who appeared before Justice of the Peace John Whitta in the Criminal Court at Avarua on Tuesday.
247 people granted Cooks PR
Thursday 14 July 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National
Two-hundred and forty-seven (247) people will be awarded Cook Islands permanent resident either in own right or on spouse grounds at the Are Karioi Nui/National Auditorium tomorrow morning.
King tides and swell warning remains
Thursday 14 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Weather
The Cook Islands Met Service is defending its response to the weather event that led to high swells throughout the south side of Rarotonga, saying it issued warnings ahead of time.
'Worst in 25 years'
Thursday 14 July 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Weather
Forty beachfront rooms have become unusable at The Rarotongan Resort as large waves combined with king tides smashed through the windows flooding these luxurious rooms and leaving behind an inch of sand.
King tides expected to ‘peak’ tonight: Met Service
Wednesday 13 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Weather
King tides are expected to continue for the next 24 hours, according to the Cook Islands Met Service.
Airline extends labour movement initiative after ‘positive response’
Wednesday 13 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
Air New Zealand has decided to extend its Fiji Labour Movement Air Support initiative after a positive response from accommodation providers.
Government receives new equipment
Wednesday 13 July 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Economy, National
The Cook Islands Ministry of Agriculture and Statistics Office have received some new laptops from the Asian Development Bank (ADB).
Matavera candidate Williams focusses on ‘unfinished jobs’
Wednesday 13 July 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Politics
Cook Islands Party’s candidate for Matavera Harriet Williams says her parents would be proud of her decision to run in this year’s General Election.
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