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CI Muslim opens up about her faith and journey
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19 November 2024
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23 October 2024
CIIC directors seek $350,000 in damages over defamatory claims
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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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Tattoos easy solution to dog registration problem
Thursday 8 February 2018 | Published in Smoke Signals
The police keep banging on about how every dog must be registered or they will be shot.
Volcano visit leaves lasting memories
Thursday 8 February 2018 | Published in Local
A visit to an active volcano made a lasting impression on Liam Kokaua during his trip to the Young Pacific Leaders Conference in Hawaii last month.
Developed status coming: PM
Thursday 8 February 2018 | Published in Politics
Developed nation status is coming for the Cook Islands, and that is something for the country to be proud of.
Stricken ship washed into harbour
Thursday 8 February 2018 | Published in Outer Islands
Stranded cargo vessel Moana Nui has been washed off the reef in Nassau and is now blocking the entrance to the island’s harbour as bad weather pounds the northern group island.
80 per cent of Pacific deaths NCD related
Thursday 8 February 2018 | Published in Regional
SAMOA – Samoa’s Health Minister has reported up to 80 per cent of deaths in Pacific countries can be attributable to non-communicable diseases.
Foreign media cold shouldered
Thursday 8 February 2018 | Published in Regional
KIRIBATI – The government of Kiribati says it does not want foreign journalists entering the country to report on the recent ferry disaster before the incident has been investigated.
Medics voice Pacific health concerns
Thursday 8 February 2018 | Published in Regional
PACIFIC – A volunteer doctor working in remote parts of the Pacific says there’s a big need for education about the role diet plays in combatting diseases like diabetes and high blood pressure.
Winner sues for anonymity
Thursday 8 February 2018 | Published in Regional
USA – The winner of a US$560 million lottery jackpot last month is suing state lottery officials in a bid to protect her anonymity.
Mental health needs action, not debate
Wednesday 7 February 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
As the saying goes, “words are useless without action”.
Tax decision comes at a huge cost for island
Wednesday 7 February 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
So the government has decided to wipe off $18m in tax that is rightfully owed to this country.
Ulterior motives behind government tax write-off?
Wednesday 7 February 2018 | Published in Smoke Signals
$18 million written off for those outfits that cheated every law abiding citizen of this country before 2010.
Airline team cleans up
Wednesday 7 February 2018 | Published in Environment
More than 20 Air New Zealand staff members and their family and friends came together on Saturday to clean up Nikao Beach.
Minimum wage panel holds first meeting
Wednesday 7 February 2018 | Published in Local
Minimum wage review panel members held their initial meeting on Monday to prepare for the annual compulsory review of the minimum wage rate.
Trip to Penryhn proves problematic
Wednesday 7 February 2018 | Published in Outer Islands
A shark researcher is one of several people stranded on Rarotonga because of the lack of a regular shipping service to Penrhyn.
High seas threaten harbor
Wednesday 7 February 2018 | Published in Weather
Sea swells could force the closure of Avatiu Harbour this week, raising questions about the fate of the Tiare Taporo, which remains moored at the wharf despite promises from its owners that it would be back in service early this year.
Track blocked off by protesting landowners
Wednesday 7 February 2018 | Published in Regional
PAPUA NEW GUINEA – Landowners from part of the Kokoda Track say they will stop tourists from undertaking the famous walk unless the Papua New Guinea government meets their demands.
Sea search for vessel suspended
Wednesday 7 February 2018 | Published in Regional
KIRIBATI – Kiribati’s Marine Division says the sea search for passengers of the MV Butiroi has been suspended after the ferry sank over two weeks ago.
Asylum seekers sent to 'limbo'
Wednesday 7 February 2018 | Published in Regional
PAPUA NEW GUINEA – Some asylum seekers detained by Australia on Manus Island have been told they will have to leave Papua New Guinea.
Mama Mousie's incredible fight for life
Wednesday 7 February 2018 | Published in Local
This time two years ago, “Mama Mousie” began the flight for her life.
Gym-related ACC claims climb
Wednesday 7 February 2018 | Published in Regional
NEW ZEALAND – Last year 52,964 claims were made to ACC for gym-related injuries, including 783 for fractures or dislocations, 177 for dental injuries and 13 for hernia.
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