Business
Rental cars targeted in theft spree
Saturday 13 January 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Business, Crime, Economy, National
A rental company is calling on the Cook Islands community to help stop a recent trend of car thefts targeting rental vehicles. Losirene Lacanivalu reports.
CCTV cameras mandatory for high-value stores, says Cook Islands Police
Thursday 11 January 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Business, Crime, Local, National
Cook Islands Police says CCTV security cameras are a standard requirement in this day and age.
Raro retailer readies for expansion despite delays and spiralling costs
Thursday 11 January 2024 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Business, Local, National
A Rarotonga retailer is pressing forward with a $1 million plus development in spite of delays and spiralling costs.
Festive feasts at a fortune: Shoppers bite the bullet for holiday cheer
Saturday 23 December 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Business, National
Despite the strain on their wallets, shoppers in Rarotonga have no other option but to continue their festive shopping, even with skyrocketing prices.
PM welcomes discussions on subsidised public transport
Friday 22 December 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Business, Economy, Local, National
Government assistance could be on the way for a struggling Cook Islands public service.
Supermarket stocks up for regional meeting and festive season
Monday 6 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in 52nd Pacific Islands Forum 2023, Business, National
Prime Foods in Rarotonga is reporting an increase in demand for meat, produce, and dry goods as the 52nd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting begins today, and the festive season nears.
Vendors invited to showcase Cook Islands products at Pacific Islands Forum event
Monday 9 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in 52nd Pacific Islands Forum 2023, Business, Economy, National
Cook Islands vendors have been invited to participate in a trade day event that will be hosted during the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting in November in Rarotonga.
Exploring challenges and opportunities for women in business
Sunday 24 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Business, Features, National, Weekend
The first ever Ambassador of Ireland to the Cook Islands, Jane Connolly, has met with the Cook Islands Business and Professional Women (BPW) this week to discuss advancing women in business and professional arena.
‘Rarotonga is not safe’: Police
Tuesday 15 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Business, Crime, Economy, National
A Kiwi family who arrived on Rarotonga for a holiday had their cash, passports, and other items stolen on their first night on the island. Police say there is a clear pattern of targeted burglaries at visitor accommodation facilities.
Cook Islands natural skincare products a hit with customers
Thursday 3 August 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Business, Features, Go Local, National
Locally made oils featuring in the ‘Maruoi Natural Skincare & Cosmetics’ range is becoming increasingly popular among locals and visitors attending the annual trade show due to their natural ingredients.
Promoting local businesses
Wednesday 2 August 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Business, Economy, National
Over 80 vendors set up their stalls in the light rain as customers flowed into the Punanga Nui Market for the biggest Bank of the Cook Islands (BCI) trade show.
Record vendors for Trade Days
Tuesday 1 August 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Business, Economy, National
The Bank of the Cook Islands (BCI) Trade Days Expo is proving popular, this year a record number of 84 vendors have signed up to showcase locally made products and home-grown produce.
Investors pour cash into seabed mineral exploration company
Wednesday 21 June 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Business, National
Moana Minerals is not expecting any major changes to how they operate, despite the recent investment into its parent company Ocean Minerals by American firm Odyssey Marine Exploration.
Old makes way for new as Raro retailer expands
Wednesday 3 May 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Business, National
A Rarotonga retailer is pressing forward with a development worth close to $1 million.
Insurance company expands digital offering in the Cooks
Wednesday 22 March 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Business, Local, National
As part of its plan to dramatically improve insurance accessibility in the Pacific Islands, Tower has launched its signature self-service platform, My Tower, in the Cook Islands.
Cook Islands to host Japan Foreign Minister Hayashi
Monday 20 March 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Business, Local, National
Cook Islands Government will this week host Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi on his first visit to the country.
Breathing new life into an old facility
Saturday 18 March 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Business, Local, National, Travel
Club Raro on Rarotonga has received a facelift in recent weeks as part of a combined effort to breathe new life into a facility constructed in the 1970s. Couple Tish and Owen Mete have been behind the two-month project.
Dancing in unity: Cooks, Korea celebrate decade long diplomatic relations
Friday 17 March 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Business, Local, National, Politics
Drums, fire, cultural and contemporary dance performances dazzled dignitaries and guests at the 10-year celebration of diplomatic relations between Cook Islands and the Republic of Korea at Tamarind House on Wednesday night.
Police and Customs ‘need to work together’: PM Brown
Monday 13 March 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Business, Local, National
As confusion around the importation of medicinal cannabis continues at the border, Prime Minister Mark Brown has confirmed he is aware of the situation and says it is a case of ‘individuals interpreting their roles correctly’.
Cooks to host visiting Diplomatic Envoys
Monday 13 March 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Business, Local, National
Diplomatic Envoys from the Republic of France, the Republic of Korea and the State of Kuwait, will visit Rarotonga this week to present their letters of credence to King’s Representative, Sir Tom Marsters, during a ceremony facilitated by Te Kauono Tutara e te Mana Tiaki – Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI).