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Te Kukupa II transfer officially signed off
Friday 3 June 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Te Kukupa II, the 15th Guardian-class Patrol Boat (GCPB), was gifted by the Australian Government to the Cook Islands at a certificate signing ceremony at shipbuilding group Austal’s shipyard in Henderson, Western Australia last week.
Learning valuable skills to look after their loved ones
Friday 3 June 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Remuera (Tua) Rangimokotua cares for his partner who is suffering from dementia.
Cooks-China meet discusses future bilateral co-operation
Friday 3 June 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands Prime Minister discussed economic recovery, climate change resilience, health and transport with Chinese foreign minister during their virtual meeting on Wednesday.
Trader Jacks’ Jack Cooper passes away
Friday 3 June 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
One of the Cook Islands’ genuine characters, businessman Jack Cooper of the iconic Trader Jacks, the Avarua harbour waterfront bar and restaurant, passed away on Wednesday after a prolonged illness.
All hail the Queen: Cook Islands sends best wishes
Friday 3 June 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National
Prime Minister Mark Brown is sending the country’s congratulations and best wishes to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth as celebrations begin in Britain and around the world for her Platinum Jubilee.
Survey reveals anxiety levels high in the Cooks
Friday 3 June 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National
A major mental health survey of people in Rarotonga and Aitutaki is underway and preliminary results point to a noticeable amount of anxiety and depression among residents since the Covid-19 outbreak.
Electricity from the cold ocean depths could power island states
Thursday 2 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National
In the tropics, the deep sea is cold and the sea surface is very warm. That temperature difference can be harnessed and turned into electricity.
Puna reminds Beijing sidestepping Pacific Islands Forum risked opening new fault-lines
Thursday 2 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Culture, National
During the Chinese foreign minister’s visit to the Pacific Islands Forum in Suva last week, secretary general Henry Puna seized the chance to remind Beijing that sidestepping his organisation — while racing to build new commercial and security connections throughout the Blue Pacific — risked opening new fault-lines in a region already grappling with mounting challenges.
Raro taro ‘sold out’
Thursday 2 June 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, National
The demand for home grown Cook Islands taro in New Zealand is high, with 900 kilogram of air freighted chilled taro selling out in two days.
PM to visit Fiji and Australia
Thursday 2 June 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown has a busy travel schedule over the coming weeks.
Landfill open to general public
Thursday 2 June 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Rarotonga’s landfill opened to the general public again on Wednesday after being closed for just over four months.
‘Historic’ Tahiti trip results in groundbreaking air link deal
Thursday 2 June 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Tourism
An agreement between the Cook Islands Prime Minister and the French Polynesian president supports air links between the Northern Hemisphere market and the Cook Islands through Tahiti.
Students caught vaping
Thursday 2 June 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Education, National
Vaping has become a problem at schools in Rarotonga, with at least one principal having to pull sports teams out of competitions as punishment.
Citizens Against Corruption to challenge DPM’s reinstatement in court
Thursday 2 June 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
Citizens Against Corruption (CAC) will challenge the reinstatement of Robert Tapaitau as Deputy Prime Minister in the High Court.
Cooks cops get lessons from French sailors
Wednesday 1 June 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Rarotonga Criminal Investigation Bureau (CIB) Commander Detective Inspector Areumu Ingaua and police officers have experienced maritime drills on board the visiting French Navy patrol ship P675 Arago.
Jetstar resumes flights to Rarotonga this week
Wednesday 1 June 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Tourism
The first Jetstar flight from New Zealand will arrive on Friday according to the Cook Islands Airport Authority, at 8.40pm with 1.30am arrivals set to resume later in the month.
Drink driving trial adjourned again
Wednesday 1 June 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National
The trial of a man in the Criminal Court who has pleaded not guilty to excess blood alcohol and reckless driving has been adjourned for a month.
Covid numbers remain low
Wednesday 1 June 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National
Covid-19 daily numbers continue to remain low in the Pa Enua.
PM to speak with China foreign minister today
Wednesday 1 June 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
Prime Minister Mark Brown is set to speak with China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi today as he reaches the tail end of his Pacific tour.
Inflation rate hike ‘inevitable’, say businesses
Wednesday 1 June 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
Inflation is set to rise to 4.3 per cent in the Cook Islands, the highest rate since 2008, and businesses are warning costs will be passed on to consumers.
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