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$541.7m tourism earnings
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‘Paedophile’ gets 13 years in prison
22 January 2025
Thomas Wynne: Where were our leaders while children suffered?
25 January 2025
Cook Islands passport proposal
6 January 2025
Top cop position advertised
7 December 2024
Police need numbers and bigger budget
9 December 2024
Niki Rattle: A call for stronger human rights protections
10 December 2024
Solid and Hazardous Waste Bill referred to Parliament committee
10 December 2024
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’
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Articles by Supplied
Cook Islands Triathlon gears up for Annual Team Tri Competition
Tuesday 28 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports, Triathlon
The Cook Islands Triathlon Association is looking forward to the Annual BSP and KPMG Team Tri Competition this Saturday, February 1, at the Tikioki Tri Site.
Cook Islands Tourism celebrates local changemakers
Tuesday 28 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Tourism
The 23rd round of Cook Islands Tourism’s Te Vaka O Ru programme, held in Aitutaki in December, recognised the exceptional contributions of local changemakers during the period of July to October 2024.
Letter: Travel budget
Tuesday 28 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Not one dollar, not one cent better be spent on these MPs in the supplementary budget for travel. Not another dollar Mr Brown, not another cent of our hard-earned taxpayers’ money to be spent on your travel.
Letter: Protecting our women and children
Tuesday 28 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, The recent sentencing of Yawea Teophilo to 14 years in prison for 47 charges of rape (and other charges) has shocked our community. Learning about what these young girls had to go through is heart breaking and reminds us of the urgent need to protect our women and children, and support survivors of gender-based violence (GBV).
SMOKE SIGNAL
Monday 27 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Smoke Signals
Reading the CIN article, (Jan 20, 2025) about the government arranging a Supplementary budget in the next Parliamentary sitting in February… for important works …made me laugh ... .and cry! . … Where are the priorities? Of course we need roads and bridges, but we need a well-protected and safe environment more.
Cook Islands establishes Destination Stewardship Advisory Group
Monday 27 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Tourism
The Cook Islands Government has taken a bold step towards a sustainable and inclusive future with the establishment of the Destination Stewardship Advisory Group (DSAG).
The gap between selling and buying prices
Saturday 25 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Business
Sometimes there is a significant gap between what we believe our house or business is worth and what an investor or buyer is willing to pay. Why does this happen?
Church Talk: Jesus wants us to be useful and purposeful in God’s Kingdom
Friday 24 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features
Christianity is more than just a set of beliefs, it is a way of life, a transformed life. It is faith translated into action, writes Pastor Ngatupuna Cork Tararo of the Ngatangiia AOG Church.
Te rua teretereanga o te Pupu CINAT
Friday 24 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Kia Orana e te Etita, Tetai au mea tei tupu I rotopu I te mataiti 1965-2025.
Letter: Prison ‘break’
Friday 24 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
This writer would appreciate a follow up story from CINews as to whether any heads rolled after the revelations that convicted fraudsters were released from prison to sit with ‘family’ in a certain Arorangi café and to clean the gardens at their Airbnb income property instead of “doing time” for the crime within the prison itself.
Letter: Immigration stance questioned
Friday 24 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, Unless there are legal grounds for detaining or preventing a person from departing the Cook Islands, one would expect the departure processing by CI immigration to be straight forward if the standard requirements are met.
Kiwi traveller robbed in Rarotonga has insurance claim denied
Friday 24 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Tourism
A New Zealand tourist’s beachside holiday in Rarotonga took a turn for the worse after his belongings were stolen and his travel insurance claim was denied.
NES launches seabed minerals factsheet
Thursday 23 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National
The National Environment Service (NES) says it plays a crucial role in assessing and reviewing environmental matters associated with seabed mineral activities.
Letter: Topcopz sarcasm
Thursday 23 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Although Topcopz tried to be funny, he ended up being sarcastic, so here is to set the record straight;
Letter: Apostle of truth
Wednesday 22 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Did the Apostle of truth, our very own Minister George Maggie, tell the truth finally to the Cook Islands Public what this Cook Islands passport is all about?
Remarkable Kids Aquathlon race
Wednesday 22 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports, Swimming, Triathlon
Cook Islands Triathlon first Kids Aquathlon race that was held on Saturday was a remarkable show of great skills in swimming, says Triathlon president Roland Neururer.
Cook Islands Catholic women to host World Day of Prayer pilgrims
Wednesday 22 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
The Catholic Women of the Cook Islands are geared up to host the visit of the World Day of Prayer (WDP) pilgrims on Sunday, January 26.
Letter: Reform the system
Wednesday 22 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor: The Cook Islands is experiencing a criminal justice crisis, with increased demands to reform the system. While there are demands in all areas--wife beaters, child abusers, drunk drivers, rapists, etc etc, a large number of demands focus on pakalolo (cannabis) reform.
Letter: All in the numbers
Tuesday 21 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, How is it that a $20.6 million hole has now appeared in the 2024/25 budget – via the Half-Year Economic & Fiscal Update (HYEFU) – a deficit which was not forecast when the budget was tabled in parliament in May/June last year?
Police investigate weekend incidents
Tuesday 21 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Crime, National
A series of incidents were attended to by the Cook Islands Police Service over the weekend, including two motorbike crashes, menacing dogs and stolen money.
