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Cook Islands and Saudi Arabia establish diplomatic relations
Thursday 13 April 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands has formalised diplomatic relations with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia through the signing of the Protocol on the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations in Wellington this week.
Presentation on Paikea and ancestral connections
Thursday 13 April 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Art, Features
Cook Islands archaeologist and Pacific programmer at the Auckland War Memorial Museum, Ma’ara Maeva will be making a special presentation at the National Museum this afternoon from 12 noon to 2pm on “Paikea: Ancestral connections and stories woven in the stars”.
Man remanded: Authorities seek medical report
Thursday 13 April 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
Lucas Kamana was remanded in custody until today as probation had specific concerns about his mental wellbeing.
Airlines required to file departure tax returns monthly under new Bill
Thursday 13 April 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National, Technology, Tourism
A Bill requiring airlines to file Departure tax returns monthly has been passed with unanimous support in Parliament.
$6m programme to improve Rarotonga’s back and side roads
Thursday 13 April 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National
The Cook Islands Government is in the process of a $6 million programme to improve Rarotonga’s backroads and sideroads.
Government to provide $10k for Vanuatu cyclone relief
Thursday 13 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National, Regional, Vanuatu
Prime Minister Mark Brown says he has indicated to his team at the Ministry of Finance that he is more likely to support initiatives that go to countries that are far more in need than New Zealand.
Budget to address inflationary pressures and cost of living issues: PM
Thursday 13 April 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown says June’s Budget will go some way to addressing inflationary pressures and cost of living issues for the vulnerable.
Opposition raises concern over Government’s push for seabed mining
Thursday 13 April 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics
Opposition leader Tina Browne has spoken out in Parliament about her concerns with the Government’s pace in pushing ahead with seabed mineral exploration.
Kata: Dalai Lama
Wednesday 12 April 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Netballers step up for 2023 season
Wednesday 12 April 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Netball, Sports
The Rarotonga Netball season has kicked off this week.
Tourism to get boost at Pacific Islands Forum
Wednesday 12 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, In Depth, National, Pacific Islands Forum
Cook Islands will play a huge role in bringing leaders of all Pacific nations together at this year’s 52nd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting.
Air NZ legal costs top $365k
Wednesday 12 April 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
The decision to challenge Air New Zealand for tax has cost the Cook Islands taxpayer more than $93,000 in legal fees and $275,000 in costs orders.
Manihiki’s young seafarers
Wednesday 12 April 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
At the age of five Kaina Isaia Karaponga Jnr was out fishing with his uncle in Manihiki when the boat’s engine broke down and with no form of communication they were at the mercy of the sea for two days and two nights before being found.
Health briefs
Wednesday 12 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
No Leptospirosis cases
Woman warned over drink driving
Wednesday 12 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
An 18-year-old has been warned that further offending in relation to driving under the influence of alcohol could see her serving jail time.
Cook Islands United Party faces hefty legal bill
Wednesday 12 April 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics
The Cook Islands United Party could be facing a costs order of more than $30,000 for their failed electoral petitions, but the party leader says he has “no regrets”.
Schools culture festival starts tonight
Wednesday 12 April 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, Education, National
Rarotonga’s biggest and best school culture festival will grace the stage at the Are Karioi National Auditorium over two nights starting this evening at 6pm.
Motorcycle theft sees ‘sizeable jump’
Wednesday 12 April 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Crime, National
The rate of motorcycle theft over the first three months of 2023 is more than double that of the same period last year, potentially bringing an end to a five-year downward trend.
Cooks U15 lose opener
Tuesday 11 April 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Football, Sports
Cook Islands lost its opening match to Fiji in the OFC Under 15 Boys Development Tournament which got underway in Auckland, New Zealand, yesterday.
Self-service laundry facility launched in Rarotonga
Tuesday 11 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, Go Local
A new laundromat service providing walk-in services for customers opened in Avarua, Rarotonga on Thursday.
