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New CEO ready to take Airport to new heights
Saturday 28 May 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Features, Tourism, Weekend
Rarotonga’s new Airport Authority boss Nikau Tangaroa always knew that he wanted to work in aviation, but he never thought that one day he might run the Rarotongan Airport Authority taking on the top job.
Promoting modern Pacific art in Auckland
Saturday 28 May 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Business, National
Art dealer Ben Bergman is expanding his operations to launch the first Pacific Island-based art gallery in Auckland.
Election date to be announced following dissolution of Parliament
Saturday 28 May 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
Government has ‘quite a lot’ of international business to attend to before advising the Queen’s Representative to dissolve Parliament and call an election.
Eileen Story confirmed as Cook Islands Party nominee for Mauke seat
Saturday 28 May 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
Eileen Story has been nominated and confirmed to stand as the Cook Islands Party candidate for Mauke in the upcoming general election.
Newcomer says she has ‘nothing to lose’
Friday 27 May 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Nikao resident Ngamau Mere Munokoa will be hoping to continue her family’s iconic political dynasty when she contests in the upcoming general election for the Democratic Party.
Rarotonga welcomes first yacht since 2019
Friday 27 May 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The Memo Glasgow yacht moored at Avatiu port yesterday, the first yacht to enter the port in over two years since the maritime borders were locked down in late 2019 due to Covid-19.
Immigration processes 312 Expressions of Interest
Friday 27 May 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI) is currently reviewing the Expressions of interest (EOI) for Cook Islands Permanent Residence (PR) which closed on Thursday last week.
Bank reopens main branch after significant refurbishment
Friday 27 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National
The Bank of South Pacific Cook Islands held the reopening of their Rarotonga branch on Wednesday.
Budget 2022/23 Passed
Friday 27 May 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
The Members of the Parliament and staff worked overtime on Thursday to pass the 2022 Appropriation Bill (Budget) through its third reading at 7.30pm.
Dancers ready to strut their stuff at annual competition
Friday 27 May 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, National
For a night of cultural entertaining extravaganza, watch 17 dancers showcase their skills on stage at Te Mire Ura Expatriates, Masters and Experts cultural dancing competition which kicks off tonight at Rehab Nightclub.
In brief: Court news
Friday 27 May 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National
A second person who allegedly breached Covid-19 rules is still awaiting their day in Court.
Browne backs cannabis referendum
Friday 27 May 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
The support for a proposed referendum on cannabis laws is gaining momentum with the leader of the Opposition Democratic Party backing the idea.
Opposition leader calls for caution ahead of PM's phone call with China's foreign Minister
Friday 27 May 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Politics
Opposition leader Tina Browne has called for caution ahead of the Prime Minister’s phone call on Saturday with China foreign minister Wang Yi.
Suspended sentence for assaulting partner
Thursday 26 May 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National
An expatriate worker who grabbed his partner by the neck in an assault has received a 12-month suspended sentence.
Man gets a month prison sentence for multiple theft
Thursday 26 May 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
A 21-year-old facing various charges has been sentenced to one month’s prison and 12 months’ probation and told he needs to stay on the straight and narrow if he’s to avoid stricter sentences in the future.
‘Chilled and peeled’ taro ready for export
Thursday 26 May 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
For the first time, “chilled and peeled” taro will be exported via airfreight from Rarotonga to New Zealand today.
Northern Group receives training on rule of law
Thursday 26 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Outer Islands
The Ministry of Justice last week conducted a three-day training workshop in the Northern Group on the islands of Pukapuka, Manihiki, and Penrhyn.
There’s no drive for farmers to plant and export, says Heather
Thursday 26 May 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
Agriculture – one of the biggest economic drivers of yesteryear – has failed the people of Cook Islands, says Opposition deputy leader William Heather.
PR rights raised in Parliament
Thursday 26 May 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
Leader of the Opposition Tina Browne says the Government should re-look at the country’s permanent residency (PR) rules that according to the Friends of Fiji president are discriminatory.
Man fined $1000 for breaching Covid rule
Thursday 26 May 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National
A Cook Islands man has been fined $1000 for breaching Covid-19 rules after he took a flight to Aitutaki almost immediately after he tested positive at the Rarotonga airport.
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