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Avarua CICC collects $520k
Friday 26 May 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Donations from CICC Ekalesia members, Cook Islanders and families in Australia and New Zealand have raised $520,900 towards the re-build of the Avarua CICC Ziona Tapu which is on track for its opening on July 7.
Letter: Where’re the checks and balances?
Friday 26 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, This is not favourable treatment, it’s more like criminal hijacking at the highest level? (Favourable treatment: PERC report on Penrhyn cyclone shelters project, Tuesday 23 May 2023)
Air NZ forced to do U-turn
Friday 26 May 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in BREAKING NEWS, Economy, National
An inbound international flight from Auckland to Rarotonga was forced to turn around on Thursday due to technical difficulties.
Development partners provide NZ$112m over past four years
Friday 26 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown has paid tribute to the countries which gave significant funding towards the recent Budgets.
Super disappointed: CINSF member loses $10k in negative return
Friday 26 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, Editor's Pick, National
Cook Islands National Superannuation Fund (CINSF) has been exposed to ‘multiple shocks’ in the market, but a member has expressed his disbelief at the size of the losses.
Quilting group sew bonds of friendship
Friday 26 May 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Features
The women in the Vaimaanga Vainetini sewing group meet each week to chat, share a meal and sew together.
Flying through busy schedule for the love of rugby league
Friday 26 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, League, Sports, Weekend
Working full time as a pilot for Air Rarotonga has never hindered Stephen Willis from committing to his beloved Arorangi Bears team.
Air New Zealand Akld-Raro flight forced to turn around due to ‘air conditioning issue’
Thursday 25 May 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in BREAKING NEWS, National
An inbound international flight from Auckland to Rarotonga has been forced to turn around due to technical difficulties.
15 badminton youngsters prepare for AIMS Games
Thursday 25 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Badminton, Sports
Fifteen youngsters from the ages of 11 to 13 will be representing the Cook Islands in badminton at the Zespri AIMS Games in New Zealand this September.
Cruise ship passengers lap up Rarotonga’s attractions
Thursday 25 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National
Around 240 passengers on board the cruise ship Paul Gauguin made their way to downtown Avarua, Rarotonga yesterday making the most of their short visit.
Cook Islands chefs prepare for global challenge
Thursday 25 May 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Features, Food
Cook Islands chefs will feature in the Global Chefs Challenge Pacific Rim Semi Final event at the Arena in Auckland, New Zealand during the Fine Foods Festival next month from Sunday, June 25 to Tuesday, June 27.
Letter: Supermarket closure
Thursday 25 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
CITC’s announcement that, in the process of upgrading power for the Supermarket, that we will see changes in the fresh and dry foods departments can only be good news.
Letter: Medicinal cannabis debate
Thursday 25 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, An anonymous letter writer, in this paper, the Cook Islands News, made statements about myself and medicinal cannabis that are false.
‘Your EBA is quite possibly the highest I have ever seen’: JP
Thursday 25 May 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A motorist who blew a record 1730 micrograms of alcohol per litre of breath – nearly seven times the legal limit – has been disqualified from driving for 18 months and fined $1050.
Burglary matter adjourned for defence to prepare submissions
Thursday 25 May 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A man charged with burglary sits on a “razor’s edge” of supervision or prison.
Stakeholders welcome $9 minimum wage rate
Thursday 25 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
The minimum wage has been raised to $9 per hour – effective from July 1, 2023 – as part of the latest Budget.
Health ministry urges Cook Islands parents to get their babies vaccinated against measles
Thursday 25 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
Te Marae Ora (TMO) Ministry of Health says approximately 150 babies are due for their 12- and 15-months vaccine against measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR).
Facebook page using Cook Islands govt emblem active since 2012: Hilyard
Thursday 25 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, Entertainment, Local, National
A Facebook page called “Cook Islands Government” that uses the government’s emblem as profile picture was created over a decade ago.
Focus on the vulnerable
Thursday 25 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
An increase to the minimum wage and more money for caregivers and destitute beneficiaries are some of the key initiatives in the Cook Islands 2023/24 Budget.
Kata: Budget
Wednesday 24 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
