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Honouring our traditional leaders
Saturday 2 July 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
Aronga Mana, Ekalesia, dignitaries, family and friends attended Te Ra o te Ui Ariki yesterday with their respective Ariki in recognition of the nation’s traditional leaders’ public holiday.
Iconic Trader Jack's up for sale
Saturday 2 July 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Business, National
Iconic Rarotonga eatery and watering hole Trader Jacks is on the market.
Serious defects discovered in patrol boats: Te Kukupa II ‘passed initial inspections’
Saturday 2 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National
The Australian Government is embarking on a forced-recall of several patrol boats it gifted to Pacific Island nations, but this is not expected to affect the Cook Islands-bound Te Kukupa II.
Time to reconsider tourism
Saturday 2 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
As the Cook Islands looks to bounce back from Covid-19, a leading expert in tourism says now is a great opportunity for the island nation to rethink its approach.
Candidates for 2022 General Election confirmed
Saturday 2 July 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National
The number of candidates contesting the 2022 General Election has increased by 13 over the number who vied for 24 seats in the 2018 elections.
Message in a jar discovered in church
Thursday 30 June 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
A message in a jar written by the late Eric Vincent Browne (known as Papa Man) nearly 30 years ago in 1995 was discovered in the Avarua Ekalesia CICC when workers were stripping upstairs of the church.
Traditional leaders call for 'respect' on Ui Ariki Day
Thursday 30 June 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
Cook Islands traditional leaders want people to start respecting and observing the Ui Ariki public holiday instead of playing sports and doing other activities.
Government’s pre-election economic update promises healthy GDP growth
Thursday 30 June 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
The Government’s books have been opened, and strong growth is projected over the next three years as the country hopes to climb out of Covid-19-related woes.
Cooks hosts successful Aviation Meeting
Thursday 30 June 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Tourism
Cook Islands last week hosted the second Regional Aviation Meeting virtually, attended by Ministers from 18 Pacific Islands states.
PM questions Democratic Party’s ‘funding partners’
Thursday 30 June 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown says he is skeptical about the Opposition Party’s proposal to source development partners to help pay for its promised policies.
Mitiaro’s ‘Ant-man’ meets Hollywood's Aquaman
Thursday 30 June 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Cook Islands’ Antony (Ant) Vavia shared a bit of Maori culture with Aquaman star Jason Momoa in Portugal this week.
Taxi driver found guilty during rape trial
Thursday 30 June 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National
A Rarotonga taxi driver has been found guilty of sexually offending four girls who were under the age of 12 at the time of the incidents.
Cruise ship passengers make the most of time spent in the Cooks
Wednesday 29 June 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
Passengers from the first cruise ship to the Cook Islands have made the most of their time spent in Rarotonga.
Abandoned dog finds new forever home
Wednesday 29 June 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Local, National
A stray dog who was surrendered to the Cook Islands SPCA after being unable to travel to New Zealand for adoption has found a new forever home on the island of Rarotonga.
Cruise ships return to Cook Islands
Wednesday 29 June 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National
Tourism organisations are hailing the arrival of the first cruise ship to the Cook Islands in more than two years as a “return to normality”.
Centipede wanted for Eco Centre
Wednesday 29 June 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National
Discover Marine and Wild Life Eco Centre is on the hunt for a centipede— and is offering a reward for those who can capture one.
The battle of the drums
Wednesday 29 June 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The battle of the drums Te ‘Emo’anga Tangi Kaara (drumming competition) for juniors, is geared up to hit the big stage inside the National Auditorium tomorrow night.
Enthusiasts pair bourbon and meat
Tuesday 28 June 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Entertainment, National
A group of barbecue enthusiasts have met to pair meat with bourbon.
Cook Islands ‘insulated’ as interest rates climb across the globe
Tuesday 28 June 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands home loan interest rates could become similar with Aotearoa as the Reserve Bank of New Zealand scrambles to ease the financial burden.
PM unsure of Pacific Islands Forum appearance
Tuesday 28 June 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown is unsure at this stage whether he will attend the Pacific Islands Forum in person.
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