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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.
Vaka seeks shelter in Palmerston
Tuesday 28 June 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Outer Islands
The Marumaru Atua crew have sought shelter in Palmerston from rough weather conditions on their return to Rarotonga from Suwarrow.
Rarotonga-bound cargo ship delayed, import costs affected
Tuesday 28 June 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
A massive cargo ship carrying goods destined for the Cook Islands is delayed at the Ports of Auckland.
Bergman Gallery opens in Auckland
Tuesday 28 June 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The new Bergman Gallery Auckland in New Zealand was officially opened over the weekend by Cook Islander Caren Rangi, Chair of the Arts Council of New Zealand, Toi Aotearoa.
PM confident economic outlook will be ‘ahead of forecast’
Monday 27 June 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown expects the Government’s books to be better than expected, with the Pre-Election Fiscal and Economic Update due to be released today.
Tourists caught up in drink driving incidents
Monday 27 June 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National
Two out of three arrests conducted by police overnight on Friday were visitors to Rarotonga.
Ride share services proposed as Rarotonga struggles with visitor transport options
Monday 27 June 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National
As rental vehicles get snapped up at high rates in Rarotonga, a baker and delivery driver reckons a “ride share” service would help alleviate some of the island’s vehicle capacity pressures.
Kiwis celebrate Matariki in the Cooks
Monday 27 June 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, National
New Zealand High Commission staff have hosted an inaugural Matariki Ball in line with Māori New Year becoming a national holiday in Aotearoa.
Dog poisonings on the increase in Rarotonga
Monday 27 June 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Temu Okotai from Rutaki says poison killed two of his dogs which had been part of his family for the past ten years, while Te Are Manu Veterinary Clinic is experiencing a significant influx of poisoned dogs on Rarotonga.
MV Seasurveyor at Avatiu Harbour
Saturday 25 June 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, National
The first of the Seabed Minerals research vessels berthed at Avatiu Harbour this week.
National Environment Service launches communications strategy
Saturday 25 June 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Business, National
The National Environment Service has launched their Environmental Communication (Comms) Strategy, the start of a journey to deliver communication and updates of the agency to the public.
Rarotongan food celebration expands to week-long festival
Saturday 25 June 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Entertainment, National
Following the successful Barbecue Pitmasters competition in 2021, the event has been turned into a week-long food festival that’s set to get bigger.
Opera singer reaching for the stars
Saturday 25 June 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, National
Cook Islands opera singer Ridge Ponini keeps reaching for the stars.
Time’s up for Staycations as overseas visitors return
Saturday 25 June 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National
Staycations in Rarotonga have come to an end for the time being, as resorts welcome the return of visitors to the island.
Cannabis, the burning question in the Cooks
Saturday 25 June 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
Cannabis laws are relaxing globally, even Thailand a country with a history of strict drug legislation decriminalised marijuana cultivation and possession earlier this month.
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