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No debt in China deal
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Thomas Wynne: Haka with the taniwha or dance with the dragon?
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‘Paedophile’ gets 13 years in prison
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Thomas Wynne: Where were our leaders while children suffered?
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$541.7m tourism earnings
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Cook Islands passport proposal
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Top cop position advertised
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Police need numbers and bigger budget
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Niki Rattle: A call for stronger human rights protections
10 December 2024
Solid and Hazardous Waste Bill referred to Parliament committee
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DPM defends CIIC finance and travel policies
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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
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Man found guilty of rape, burglary
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Tenants face water bill burden
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Concerns over Minister’s role in inmate work releases: PAC
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Tourism contribution set to surpass half-billion dollar mark
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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
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Cook Islands deep sea mining poll sparks controversy
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MCI rejects ‘dark fleet’ label
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Articles by Losirene Lacanivalu
Court briefs
Monday 3 February 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
Chief Justice Patrick Keane presided over a number of cases via an audio-visual link at the High Court in Avarua on Friday.
Government accused of misleading public on seabed mining
Saturday 1 February 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, National
Cook Islands Government is misleading the public into believing the country is undecided on whether to allow deep seabed mining, claims an advocate for ocean conservation and protection.
Underdogs face giants in T20 final
Saturday 1 February 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Cricket, Sports
Newcomers to the domestic cricket competition, Matavera, are relaxed and humbled to have reached the grand final of the 2024 Cookie Sadaraka Cup T20 series.
Maoate ready for Miss Pacific Islands Pageant
Friday 31 January 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Art, Features
Miss Cook Islands Pageant Association (MCIPA) is proud of Miss Cook Islands Ngatepaeru Marie Maoate’s commitment to building a strong campaign at the Miss Pacific Islands Pageant in Honiara, Solomon Islands.
Health news in brief
Wednesday 29 January 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
January 29, 2025
‘We are letting people down’: Peters cautions Cook Islands of passport risks
Wednesday 29 January 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Politics
Cook Islanders have been reminded of the stakes involved in the ongoing talks for a Cook Islands passport, spearheaded by Prime Minister Mark Brown.
Upsets in Cook Islands T20 semis
Tuesday 28 January 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Cricket, Sports
Exciting matches were held in the T20 domestic cricket semi-finals over the weekend, with the top bets in both the men’s and women’s competitions failing to advance to the finals.
‘First 1000 Days’ focus for annual health conference
Tuesday 28 January 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
Te Marae Ora, the Ministry of Health, is focusing on reducing the rate of childhood obesity, with the goal of ensuring that today’s children are free from non-communicable diseases (NCDs) from 2030 onwards.
‘It takes a village’: TePOM urges community action on child protection
Tuesday 28 January 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, Local, National
Protecting children from harm is a “vital responsibility” for parents and the community as a whole, says Te Punanga Ora'anga Matutu (TePOM), the Cook Islands men’s counselling centre.
Cooks darts team win medals and bid to host 2027 championship
Monday 27 January 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Darts Cook Islands are in high spirits as the women maintain their gold medal and the men return with silver medals after losing to Papua New Guinea.
Bail granted for indecent assault accused
Monday 27 January 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A man whose details have been suppressed by the High Court was granted bail on Friday.
Health Ministry increases due diligence on medical clearance for expatriate workers
Monday 27 January 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
Te Marae Ora (TMO), Ministry of Health has increased due diligence assessments of medical clearance for expatriate workers to ensure that they are HIV negative.
‘Generational curse’ of violence – Calls for action to protect children
Saturday 25 January 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Crime, Features, In Depth, National, Weekend
A recent 14-year prison sentence for a convicted paedophile has prompted calls for increased community vigilance, parental responsibility and stricter measures to protect children from sexual abuse.
Proposed passport to be discussed during NZ Foreign Affairs Secretary’s visit
Saturday 25 January 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National
The proposed Cook Islands passport will be one of the issues that Government officials will be discussing with New Zealand’s Secretary of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Bede Corry, in Rarotonga next week.
‘Experienced candidates’ apply for Cook Islands top cop role
Friday 24 January 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, Economy, Local, National
A selection panel chaired by the Public Service Commissioner Carl Hunter is expected to be finalised to look into the recruitment of the new Police Commissioner.
Arorangi dominates cricket comp
Friday 24 January 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Cricket, Sports
The 2024 Cookie Sadaraka Cup T20 domestic cricket season heads into its semi-final round this Saturday, with the unbeaten Arorangi Redbacks leading the men’s competition and the Arorangi Red Hotbabes leading the women’s.
Court news
Friday 24 January 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
Details of a man charged with indecent assault has been suppressed by the Cook Islands High Court.
Trump’s climate pact withdraw no surprise, says Cook Islands Climate Change director
Thursday 23 January 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, National, Politics
United States president Donald Trump’s withdrawal from the Paris Agreement is no surprise, says Cook Islands Climate Change director Wayne King.
Young father on probation supervision
Wednesday 22 January 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A 26-year-old father has avoided prison after he was sentenced to 18 months’ probation supervision for a domestic violence charge.
'Paedophile' gets 13 years in prison
Wednesday 22 January 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Crime, National
A 57-year-old man, labelled a paedophile by his lawyer, has been sentenced to 13 years and three months imprisonment for 47 charges of sexual offence, rape being the lead offence.