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Cecil, Schofield win Aitutaki Golf Open
Friday 3 November 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Golf, Sports
Maputai Cecil, who is bound for the Pacific Games, put on a good show at the annual Air Rarotonga Aitutaki Golf Open tournament to win the top prize in the senior ladies division.
Church Talk: Testimony of Christ
Friday 3 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features
A testimony does not necessarily just happen spontaneously. Gaining a testimony of the gospel of Jesus Christ requires some effort, and often comes as a result of obedience to the principles of righteousness in the face of challenges or trials, writes Tamatoa Jonassen of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
Airport Workshop focuses on sustainability, connectivity and collaboration
Friday 3 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National
Sustainability, connectivity, and collaboration are the key topics for representatives from various Pacific Islands airport authorities at the Airport Day workshop hosted by the Airport Authority of Cook Islands.
Letter: A dog and pony show
Friday 3 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
The KR’s Prerogative of Mercy and Pardon for Papa Arapati, signed and sealed to be a done deal before the eyes of the southern hemisphere focus on the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders meeting, is certainly a historic event.
Letters: MPs travel: ‘Abusing the system’
Friday 3 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, In only three months, MPs have spent 98 per cent or $246,347.03 of the annual $250,000 budget for MPs travel. Election promises by all parties shows that they would cut back on overseas travel, especially after the downturn in the economy from Covid. No, it was the opposite.
Opposition Leader’s $30,000 New York ‘lunch’ draws flak
Friday 3 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Politics
The Leader of the Opposition has copped criticism for spending over $30,000 on a New York trip to celebrate the anniversary of a non-profit foundation that operates as a global network of female political leaders at the national level.
New Zealand to send Brownlee, Sepuloni to Pacific Islands Forum
Friday 3 November 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in 52nd Pacific Islands Forum 2023, National
New Zealand Prime Minister-elect Christopher Luxon will not attend the Pacific Islands Forum on Rarotonga, while his foreign affairs spokesman Gerry Brownlee will be accompanied by outgoing Deputy Prime Minister Carmel Sepuloni at the forum.
‘Refurbished and upgraded’ Health Centre opens today
Friday 3 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, Local, National
The refurbished and upgraded Tupapa Health Centre outpatient facility has been completed.
Family Welfare Association, Government sign MOU to strengthen emergency response
Friday 3 November 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Local, National
A Cook Islands organisation supporting pregnant women, families, and survivors of sexual and gender-based violence has partnered with the Government to keep providing its services through a national emergency.
Justice ministry ‘cut off’ following power outage
Friday 3 November 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
Ministry of Justice staff have had limited to no information and communications technology (ICT) following a power cut on Rarotonga in the early hours of Wednesday, in what is an ongoing problem.
Rarotonga finalises preparations for Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting
Friday 3 November 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in 52nd Pacific Islands Forum 2023, National
Rarotonga is putting the finishing touches on its preparations as leaders and officials begin to arrive from today for the week-long Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting starting on Monday.
Hawaii flights off to slow start but momentum growing, says Tourism
Friday 3 November 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, National
The Cook Islands tourism industry is hoping that the Hawaii flights, which are earmarked to bring in much-needed North American visitors, will improve on their loading as the country enters low season.
Kata: Land Clerks
Thursday 2 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Airport Day provides runway for knowledge, collaboration
Thursday 2 November 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Airport Authority Cook Islands yesterday welcomed key international officials here for the inaugural ‘Airport Day’ workshop which gets underway today.
Taking accessibility to new heights: Cook Islands’ first passenger lift open to public
Thursday 2 November 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Access to the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) building now requires just the push of a button for the elderly, vulnerable, and persons with disabilities.
Pardon for Papa Arapati long overdue: PM Brown
Thursday 2 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Politics
Cook Islands ‘godfather of modern politics’ and first premier, the late Albert Royle Henry or better known as Papa Arapati, has been given a formal pardon by the King’s Representative (KR) Sir Tom Marsters.
Piakura brings Broncos mates to experience the beauty of Cooks
Thursday 2 November 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in League, Sports
Brendan Piakura, a Cook Islands international rugby league footballer who plays as a second-row forward for the Brisbane Broncos in the National Rugby League (NRL), is currently enjoying a well-deserved vacation on Rarotonga with his family. He also attended the unveiling ceremony of his late grandfather, Piakura.
New programme to develop next generation of Cook Islands tourism leaders
Thursday 2 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Education, Local, National, Travel
Cook Islands Tourism Corporation (CIT), Air New Zealand, and Pacific Resort Hotel Group (PRHG) have partnered to launch the Cook Islands Tourism Leadership Programme.
Cook Islands tourism booms as airline reaffirms commitment
Thursday 2 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National
Prime Minister Mark Brown yesterday met with Air New Zealand’s chief executive officer, Greg Foran, engaging in high-level discussions about what lies ahead for the Cook Islands and its key commercial airline partner.
Letter: Medicinal cannabis importation
Thursday 2 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, A letter written to the Cook Islands News on 30-10-23, erringly declared it was against the law to import any form of marijuana product into the nation, including non-psychoactive CBD products.