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Cook Islands has its first mosque
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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
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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 Utopia Support
What about us?
Monday 2 May 2016 | Published in Smoke Signals
“Can someone tell me please why rental car firms seem to be taking over a huge number of parks at the airport?” a smoke signaller says. “What about ordinary members of the public who use the airport? Don’t we matter anymore?”
No crime in being born stupid
Monday 2 May 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor
What desperation could be driving the Puna government’s determination to sign up the Spanish purse seine deal against the wishes of most Cook Islanders?
Tongareva gold rush an illusion
Monday 2 May 2016 | Published in Opinion
I have a confession to make.
Biosecurity an important issue for Aitutaki
Monday 2 May 2016 | Published in Outer Islands
A recent workshop held on Aitutaki has urged all involved in the island’s biosecurity to work together.
Overseeing maintenance of rural water supplies
Monday 2 May 2016 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Ministry of Agriculture is planning to set up a Farmers’ Water Committee.
Local man in charge of our telco
Monday 2 May 2016 | Published in Local
Phillip Henderson is looking relaxed.
Wild chickens a valuable food source
Monday 2 May 2016 | Published in Local
The shortage of chicken meat in the Cook Islands over the last couple of weeks has had some locals taking a closer look at the flocks of wild chickens that roam free on Rarotonga.
Government in breach of Act
Monday 2 May 2016 | Published in Local
The government has failed to provide the Audit Office its financial statements for the past two years, putting it in breach of its own MFEM Act.
Challenge to make our roads safer
Monday 2 May 2016 | Published in Local
Here’s a serious challenge for you – make a pledge and help make Cook Islands roads much safer.
Football festival gets message across
Saturday 30 April 2016 | Published in Football
The first part of the Just Play #ENDviolence campaign took the form of a football festival in April at the CIFA complex in Matavera.
Sevens legend hits out at All Blacks
Saturday 30 April 2016 | Published in Rugby Union
New Zealand rugby sevens legend Eric Rush has no doubt that the All Blacks continue to cast their considerable shadow over Gordon Tietjens’ Rio Olympic gold medal hopefuls.
Pests didn't come from Cook Islands
Saturday 30 April 2016 | Published in Smoke Signals
While I appreciate what he is saying, may I just remind Mr Passfield from TIS that it was Europeans who introduced various pests to the Cook Islands, including vines that are now choking our bush, ship rats that threaten our birds, and no doubt cats that are also a threat to our birds and probably to our native and endemic moko too.
Read the plan before you start criticising
Saturday 30 April 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor
I refer to your lead article of April 29, headed “Luxury plans for Penrhyn hub” and point out a couple of anomalies?
Mindfulness key to savouring life
Saturday 30 April 2016 | Published in Opinion
Last night, instead of accompanying my husband Dan to the beach where he takes his nightly sunset photos, I opted to stay home and watch a video, one I had seen before.
Free water promise isn't what it seems
Saturday 30 April 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Once again the government continues to mislead our people by believing they are backing down on charging for water usage and that it will be offered for free.
Holidays a blast for kids' group
Saturday 30 April 2016 | Published in Local
School holidays have been a blast for one large group of children on the island, with the hard working team at Royal Kids Cook Islands making sure children make the most out of their school holidays.
Aitutaki warrior's story of courage and commitment
Saturday 30 April 2016 | Published in Outer Islands
Born in 1894, Solomon Isaacs grew up in the village of Tautu on Aitutaki in the Cook Islands before migrating to Auckland as a teenager.
Lifetime honour for bus firm founder
Saturday 30 April 2016 | Published in Hot on the Rock
Cook’s Island Bus Passenger Transport Ltd has been recognised for its long years of service, winning a lifetime achievement award at the 2017 Air New Zealand Cook Islands tourism awards earlier this month.
Northern life revises perceptions
Saturday 30 April 2016 | Published in Outer Islands
I have been living in Tongareva on and off to fulfil a promise made to my father to go back and work for our people, and to complete a research thesis in my own time.
TIS focuses on environmental education
Saturday 30 April 2016 | Published in Environment
Te Ipukarea Society focus on environmental education for youth
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