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Solid and Hazardous Waste Bill referred to Parliament committee
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DPM defends CIIC finance and travel policies
6 December 2024
Cook Islands has its first mosque
14 November 2024
CI Muslim opens up about her faith and journey
16 November 2024
RAC to address mosque legality
19 November 2024
I don’t expect much change: PM Brown on US Elections
6 November 2024
Fifth weekly Sydney flight to Rarotonga announced
23 October 2024
CIIC directors seek $350,000 in damages over defamatory claims
21 October 2024
Man found guilty of rape, burglary
24 September 2024
Tenants face water bill burden
8 October 2024
Concerns over Minister’s role in inmate work releases: PAC
5 October 2024
Tourism contribution set to surpass half-billion dollar mark
25 September 2024
Parliament Clerk sparks outrage over deep sea mining statement
23 September 2024
Deep sea dilemma: Cook Islanders weigh the cost of mineral riches
21 September 2024
Anxiety on the rise: Cook Islands faces mental health challenge
7 September 2024
Cook Islands deep sea mining poll sparks controversy
7 September 2024
MCI rejects ‘dark fleet’ label
3 August 2024
Rising seas, rising costs: Climate impacts on Cook Islands economy
2 September 2024
Inflation eases but concerns remain
31 August 2024
Prime Minister defends $659,000 MPs travel bill
23 August 2024
Taxpayers foot $659,000 bill for MPs travel and allowance
22 August 2024
Corruption report exposes ‘bribe and sexual favours’
17 January 2023
PM Brown eager to hand over Forum chair role to Tonga
13 August 2024
Challenging ‘rape culture’
8 July 2024
Articles by CI News Staff
PM Brown briefs Solomon Islands counterpart on Pacific Islands Forum outcomes
Monday 27 November 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National, Regional, Solomon Islands
Prime Minister Mark Brown paid a courtesy call on Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare during his visit to Honiara to witness the Pacific Games.
Car crashes into power pole, visitor injured in glass window incident
Monday 27 November 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Crime, National
Police are investigating a number of incidents over the weekend, including a car that crashed into a power pole in Titikaveka and a visitor who was injured after allegedly kicking into a glass window.
Miracle baby defies all odds
Saturday 25 November 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National
A baby born in New Zealand to Rarotonga parents at 23 weeks has defied all odds and is now thriving after overcoming a series of complications since her birth over a month ago.
Journalist recounts Stranded Pearl experience
Saturday 18 November 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Entertainment, Features
Cook Islands journalist Tiana Haxton gives her account of working on a full-length feature film, shot in Rarotonga.
Cook Islands men’s 7s make strong start
Saturday 11 November 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
The Cook Islands men’s team made a great start to their Oceania Sevens Championship 2023 campaign in Brisbane, Australia, while the women’s team bowed out of the tournament with three consecutive losses.
Cook Islands Sevens ready to shine
Friday 10 November 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
The Cook Islands men’s and women’s rugby teams entered the Oceania Sevens Championship 2023 yesterday on high morale, eager to put their best performance forward in the three-day tournament.
Cook Islands ready to give their best at Oceania Rugby Sevens
Tuesday 7 November 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
The Cook Islands men’s and women’s teams are ready to give their best at the 2023 Oceania Rugby Sevens Championship this weekend.
Rarotonga finalises preparations for Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting
Friday 3 November 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Pacific Islands Forum
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.
2023 Pacific Games: Go for Gold, Cook Islands!
Wednesday 1 November 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Pacific Games, Sports
Cook Islands News is proud to launch its special “Go for Gold, Cook Islands!” campaign to support our teams and athletes competing at the 2023 Pacific Games in Honiara, Solomon Islands, from November 19 to December 2.
Team Cook Islands to unveil 2023 Pacific Games uniform and take part in special parade
Wednesday 1 November 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Pacific Games, Sports
Team Cook Islands to the 2023 Pacific Games will hold its uniform blessing and flagbearer announcement on Friday, as it counts down to the regional event in the Solomon Islands, starting later this month.
Te Kukupa II returning home after maintenance
Friday 27 October 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
Maintenance work on Te Kukupa II is complete, and the Cook Islands maritime patrol vessel is on its way home.
Hosking-Tinirau to lead Chamber of Commerce
Friday 27 October 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
Addrienne Hosking-Tinirau has been elected the new chair of the Cook Islands Chamber of Commerce at its annual general meeting (AGM) this week.
Journalism opportunity in the Cook Islands
Thursday 19 October 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
Cook Islands News, the daily newspaper in the Cook Islands, is looking for a general reporter who wants to live and work in this tropical paradise.
Rarotonga International Airport parking system back online after $17,000 repair
Wednesday 18 October 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
The automated parking control system at the Rarotonga International Airport is back in service after being down since the start of the year.
Cook Islands welcomes more non-stop flights from Sydney to Rarotonga
Thursday 12 October 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in BREAKING NEWS, National, Tourism
Ahead of next year’s Easter holidays, Jetstar is launching a fourth weekly service between Sydney and Rarotonga.
Penrhyn visitor Robinson rescued
Wednesday 11 October 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
The young Tom Robinson who had spent a couple of weeks in Penrhyn last year before departing on his adventure was recently rescued at sea.
Cook Islands set to play in new World Series
Tuesday 10 October 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in League, Sports
Cook Islands are set to play in the inaugural IRL World Series in 2025 to determine the final men’s berths in the 2026 World Cup to be played in the Southern Hemisphere.
Young players shine at Raro 7s
Tuesday 10 October 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Cook Islands Rugby Union development manager Ben Koteka was pleased with the performance of young players at the Raro Rugby 7s tournament over the weekend.
Hunt named new Kuki coach
Tuesday 10 October 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Rugby Union, Sports
Having been robbed of the chance to represent his Cook Island heritage on the playing field two years ago, Karmichael Hunt is relishing his new role as the country’s head coach.
Panthers, Burraneer Rays claim 7s titles
Monday 9 October 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Tupapa Panthers retained the Raro Rugby 7s men’s title while Sydney’s Burraneer Rays were crowned the new women’s champions at the National Stadium in Nikao over the weekend.
