Economy
Doubt cast on MP's claim to UN human rights body
Thursday 5 March 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy
A United Nations human rights committee grilled the government yesterday about treating people in same-sex relationships as criminals.
100,000 Cook Islanders in 'brain exchange'
Wednesday 4 March 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy
More than 100,000 Cook Islanders, scattered around the world like atolls in an ocean. 85,000 in New Zealand. 25,000 in Australia. More dotted around the fringes of the Pacific, the US and further afield in Europe.
Cruise tourists to be evacuated
Wednesday 4 March 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy
The troubled cruise ship MSC Magnifica left two passengers behind in Rarotonga hospital, when it left Cook Islands on Monday night.
Govt in talks to slow the slide in Aussie funding
Tuesday 3 March 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy
The Australian government has slashed health aid to Cook Islands by 75 per cent over the past five years, new figures say.
Biz leaders' Cooks trip called off
Tuesday 3 March 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Economy
New Zealand’s deputy prime minister has postponed bringing a business and community delegation to Cook Islands to develop partnerships.
Crisis meetings to turn away Italian cruise ship
Saturday 29 February 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
A luxury liner carrying passengers and crew from Italy – the European nation worst hit by coronavirus – is to arrive at Rarotonga tomorrow, then Aitutaki on Monday.
Trade deal to help diversify the economy
Friday 28 February 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
PACER-Plus regional agreement guarantees Australian and NZ financial support for our customs and quarantine agencies, says government.
'A mountain that has stood firmly for us'
Monday 24 February 2020 | Published in Economy
Consul-General Rosie Blake marked her retirement this weekend with a call to unity among Cook Islands and Pacific peoples.
Cooks cleared of tax haven stigma
Monday 24 February 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Economy
Government promises to thoroughly overhaul company taxes including looking at taxing overseas corporate who make their profits here.
New boss welcomes 'superior structures'
Saturday 22 February 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
Outgoing water chief ‘faced challenging issues not of his own making’.
Government asks for more money
Saturday 22 February 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
MPs will vote on whether to dip into next year’s Budget to address about $5m shortfall for pipeline works.
Cook Islands-flagged ship safe
Thursday 20 February 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy
The Cook Islands registered Turkish cargo ship and its crew are safe after a military attack on the port it has berthed in Tripoli, Libya.
Cook Islands cargo ship in middle of firefight between Libyans and Turkey
Wednesday 19 February 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Economy
Pictures cast doubt on claim by a Libyan militia group to have sunk a Cook Islands-flagged cargo ship.
Jetstar refunds some money
Wednesday 19 February 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Economy
After going back and forth with Jetstar for many weeks, the Isiah family finally has some answers – but only after threatening to go to the Disputes Tribunal.
Maiden visit
Tuesday 11 February 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy
The four-masted sailing ship Wind Spirit made its first ever port call to Rarotonga yesterday.
Tourism unaffected by coronavirus
Monday 10 February 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy
Cook Islands Tourism Corporation has reiterated there are precautionary measures in place to protect the country from the spread of the coronavirus.
Five cruise ships expected this month
Monday 10 February 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy
Four cruise ship calls are expected for Palmerston island this year.
Concerns about reclaiming land on Avarua waterfront
Monday 3 February 2020 | Written by Moana Makapelu Lee | Published in Economy
A new waterfront park with sports courts for our young people is all well and good – but what about the environmental impact and cyclone risk?
Air NZ working to stop virus
Thursday 30 January 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy
Local Air New Zealand staff are working closely with government to prevent the Chinese coronavirus from entering the country, they say.
Future vision: Avarua, the Monaco of the Pacific
Thursday 30 January 2020 | Written by Moana Makapelu Lee | Published in Economy
Architects have laid out bold new plans to transform Avarua’s waterfront with a swimming pool, sports courts and – ultimately – a museum, cultural centre and sweeping new park reclaiming the lagoon right out to the reef.
