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Cook Islands open to airlines, eyes North American expansion
Cook Islands welcomes any airline interested in flying to the country, especially those that can expand the country’s reach to North America and Europe, says Prime Minister Mark Brown.
Local vendor saves Mother’s Day with ‘Later Pay’ system
Over a week ago, a number of local bank customers were left with zero balances in their accounts leading up to Mother’s Day on May 11. A local vendor stepped in to help put a smile on their faces.
PM Brown backs Starlink
The Cook Islands Prime Minister has assured he will not restrict importing and using Starlink, despite concerns that Customs is imposing a fee on the kit.
Cook Islands, New Zealand renew immigration partnership for another five years
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI) last week renewed for another five years their Partnership Arrangement with Immigration New Zealand (INZ), an agency of the New Zealand Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment (MBIE).
Foreign Affairs Minister Elikana co-chairs Pacific-Japan ministerial meet
The newly-appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration Tingika Elikana co-chaired the 5th Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting (PALM) Ministerial Interim Meeting in Suva on Sunday with Japan’s Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa.
Cook Islands aims to bridge digital divide with new national strategy
Cook Islands’ first Digital Transformation Strategy was launched last week by the government and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) team.
Year 6 students step up as leaders in Apii St Joseph’s investiture
Thirteen keen students from Year 6 have taken on leadership responsibilities for St Joseph’s Primary School.
Assault accused gets bail with strict conditions
Despite facing multiple assault charges, an accused held in custody was granted bail with strict conditions including curfew, contact restrictions, and passport surrender.
Court news in brief
February 13, 2024
Rarotonga police team tackles Gender Family Harm in Aitutaki
Three Rarotonga police officers are in Aitutaki for a week-long programme of consultations with community stakeholders, on Gender Family Harm (GFH).
‘Stick to politics’: Te Ipukarea Society slams Peters’ deep sea mining comments
Cook Islands environmental organisation Te Ipukarea Society (TIS) has slammed comments made by New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Winston Peters about deep sea mining.
Ancestral homecoming: Ui Tupuna remains return to Mangaia after decades
The remains of over 100 “Ui Tupuna”, ancestors who were separated from their homeland for over three decades, have finally returned to their rightful resting place, at home in Mangaia, Au’au Enua. Melina Etches reports.
Penrhyn ‘one of our safe seats’: PM Brown
Prime Minister Mark Brown, leader of the Cook Islands Party (CIP), expressed confidence in retaining the Penrhyn seat during the March 12 by-election.
The race for Deputy PM: ‘The needs of the country must come first’
The Cook Islands Prime Minster hasn’t decided on a new Deputy PM, but is considering both Rarotonga and Pa Enua candidates, prioritising national needs over tradition.
In brief: Court news
February 12, 2024
Chinese teacher shares Spring Festival cheer in Rarotonga
Saturday, February 10, marked the beginning of the most significant date on the Chinese Calendar: Chinese New Year, also known as Lunar New Year or Spring Festival.
Legacy waste project comes with $700,000 price tag
A two-year project to clean up legacy waste across Rarotonga has cost taxpayers more than $700,000.
New trucks tackle sludge, improve water supply
Two vacuum trucks, donated to To Tatou Vai (TTV) by the Government of Japan, will assist with the management of the water network on Rarotonga.
Lagoon resort causeway still under investigation
National Environment Service staffers appear to be taking their time in delivering an assessment on a temporary causeway at the redevelopment of upmarket Lagoon Private Island Resort on Aitutaki.
Heather invested as new Tamakeu Mataiapo
Joseph Heather was invested as the new Tamakeu Mataiapo of Teimurimotia, a traditional title also held by his late mother Puretu a Tangiiau Api Heather, in a ceremony attended by hundreds and marked by cultural significance.
Te Ipukarea Society: Understanding our stream health through invertebrates
Last week in our Te Ipukarea Society article, we touched on some of the water quality monitoring that can be done in our streams to help determine if they are healthy or not.
Cook Islands nursing students off to New Zealand for final year of study
Twelve Bachelor of Nursing Pacific students have made it to their final year of studies under the programme, run in conjunction with Te Marae Ora (TMO) Ministry of Health, Whitireia Polytechnic and University of the South Pacific
