National – Cook Islands News https://www.cookislandsnews.com Tue, 31 Dec 2024 21:59:34 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.2 Cook Islands eases import ban on NZ poultry following bird flu outbreak https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/agriculture/cook-islands-eases-import-ban-on-nz-poultry-following-bird-flu-outbreak/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cook-islands-eases-import-ban-on-nz-poultry-following-bird-flu-outbreak https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/agriculture/cook-islands-eases-import-ban-on-nz-poultry-following-bird-flu-outbreak/#respond Tue, 31 Dec 2024 19:26:16 +0000 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=275753 Cook Islands temporarily suspended imports of poultry products from New Zealand following a bird flu outbreak on a single farm, but has resumed imports from unaffected regions with additional safety measures.

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]]> https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/agriculture/cook-islands-eases-import-ban-on-nz-poultry-following-bird-flu-outbreak/feed/ 0 New Zealand High Commission Fund supports local communities https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/local/new-zealand-high-commission-fund-supports-local-communities/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=new-zealand-high-commission-fund-supports-local-communities https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/local/new-zealand-high-commission-fund-supports-local-communities/#respond Tue, 31 Dec 2024 19:24:34 +0000 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=275750 The New Zealand High Commission in Cook Islands held a signing ceremony earlier this month with the successful recipients of the 2024/2025 Round of the New Zealand High Commission Fund.

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]]> https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/local/new-zealand-high-commission-fund-supports-local-communities/feed/ 0 Te Ipukarea Concert to launch 60th anniversary celebrations https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/culture/entertainment-national/te-ipukarea-concert-to-launch-60th-anniversary-celebrations/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=te-ipukarea-concert-to-launch-60th-anniversary-celebrations https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/culture/entertainment-national/te-ipukarea-concert-to-launch-60th-anniversary-celebrations/#respond Tue, 31 Dec 2024 19:22:53 +0000 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=275747 The Cook Islands’ 60th year of self-governance is set to commence in style with Te Ipukarea Concert, to be held tomorrow night at the National Auditorium.

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]]> https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/culture/entertainment-national/te-ipukarea-concert-to-launch-60th-anniversary-celebrations/feed/ 0 Business break-ins remain a concern amidst festive season https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/local/crime/business-break-ins-remain-a-concern-amidst-festive-season/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=business-break-ins-remain-a-concern-amidst-festive-season https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/local/crime/business-break-ins-remain-a-concern-amidst-festive-season/#respond Tue, 31 Dec 2024 19:21:02 +0000 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=275744 The increase in police presence, supported by community policing, has led to a decrease in traffic infringements, although break-ins at business properties continue to be a concern.

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]]> https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/local/crime/business-break-ins-remain-a-concern-amidst-festive-season/feed/ 0 Cook Islands drops bids for United Nations, Commonwealth membership https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/local/politics/cook-islands-drops-bids-for-united-nations-commonwealth-membership/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cook-islands-drops-bids-for-united-nations-commonwealth-membership https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/local/politics/cook-islands-drops-bids-for-united-nations-commonwealth-membership/#respond Tue, 31 Dec 2024 19:19:23 +0000 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=275740 Cook Islands will not pursue membership in the United Nations and the Commonwealth due to its inability to meet the criteria for UN membership and existing relationship with New Zealand, which fulfils Commonwealth membership requirements.

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]]> https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/local/politics/cook-islands-drops-bids-for-united-nations-commonwealth-membership/feed/ 0 Families and businesses reflect on 2024, set New Year resolutions https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/local/families-and-businesses-reflect-on-2024-set-new-year-resolutions/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=families-and-businesses-reflect-on-2024-set-new-year-resolutions https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/local/families-and-businesses-reflect-on-2024-set-new-year-resolutions/#respond Tue, 31 Dec 2024 19:11:39 +0000 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=275737 As 2024 draws to a close, locals and businesses in the Cook Islands are reflecting on the past year and setting their sights on the future with fresh resolutions and new hopes for the year ahead.

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]]> https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/local/families-and-businesses-reflect-on-2024-set-new-year-resolutions/feed/ 0 Positive trends in the Cook Islands property market https://www.cookislandsnews.com/national/features/business/positive-trends-in-the-cook-islands-property-market/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=positive-trends-in-the-cook-islands-property-market https://www.cookislandsnews.com/national/features/business/positive-trends-in-the-cook-islands-property-market/#respond Mon, 30 Dec 2024 19:32:34 +0000 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=275706 November’s 2024 visitor arrivals and migration numbers are continuing on a positive trend, driving a solid economic recovery in the Cook Islands. Visitor numbers reached 13,419, showing a 7.7% increase over last year, with notable rises from Australia, Europe, and the USA. Beyond tourism, the return of 732 Cook Islanders and a net gain of […]

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]]> https://www.cookislandsnews.com/national/features/business/positive-trends-in-the-cook-islands-property-market/feed/ 0 PM Brown calls for debt relief for climate-impacted small island states https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/environment/economy/pm-brown-calls-for-debt-relief-for-climate-impacted-small-island-states/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pm-brown-calls-for-debt-relief-for-climate-impacted-small-island-states https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/environment/economy/pm-brown-calls-for-debt-relief-for-climate-impacted-small-island-states/#respond Mon, 30 Dec 2024 19:06:06 +0000 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=275726 Prime Minister Mark Brown has expressed disappointment over the lack of progress in climate change negotiations, particularly the failure of major emitting countries to meet their carbon emissions targets and financial commitments.

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]]> https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/environment/economy/pm-brown-calls-for-debt-relief-for-climate-impacted-small-island-states/feed/ 0 Mother and sons reunited for Christmas after a decade https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/local/mother-and-sons-reunited-for-christmas-after-a-decade/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mother-and-sons-reunited-for-christmas-after-a-decade https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/local/mother-and-sons-reunited-for-christmas-after-a-decade/#respond Mon, 30 Dec 2024 19:02:40 +0000 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=275721 Family reunions hold a special place in our hearts, serving as a poignant reminder of the bonds that tie us together, no matter the distance.

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]]> https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/local/mother-and-sons-reunited-for-christmas-after-a-decade/feed/ 0 Seizure of Cook Islands-registered ship over alleged sabotage ‘creates a bad look’ for NZ https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/politics/seizure-of-cook-islands-registered-ship-over-alleged-sabotage-creates-a-bad-look-for-nz/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=seizure-of-cook-islands-registered-ship-over-alleged-sabotage-creates-a-bad-look-for-nz https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/politics/seizure-of-cook-islands-registered-ship-over-alleged-sabotage-creates-a-bad-look-for-nz/#respond Mon, 30 Dec 2024 18:51:03 +0000 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=275709 A Cook Islands-registered ship being seized by Finnish authorities over a suspected incident of sabotage “creates a bad look” for New Zealand, an international law professor says.

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