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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
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 Utopia Support
Well-prepared backpack essential
Friday 22 January 2016 | Published in Local
There are many things you can do to make your child’s first day or return to school as straightforward as possible.
Island's new bar all ready to 'Rumba'
Friday 22 January 2016 | Published in Local
After a one week delay caused by Cyclone Victor, Club Raro will launch its new “Rumba” tomorrow at 6pm.
Chance to learn more about traditional vaka voyaging
Friday 22 January 2016 | Published in Local
If you’ve always been interested in learning more about voyaging the open seas on a traditional vaka, head for the Empire Theatre this evening.
Fuel pricing review to be launched
Friday 22 January 2016 | Published in Local
The Price Tribunal is beginning a review of the new fuel pricing arrangements introduced in July 2015.
Wairau finally free from reef
Friday 22 January 2016 | Published in Local
Tireless efforts by rescuers saw the stranded longliner Wairau rescued from the reef at Betela yesterday afternoon.
MPs aim to combat corruption
Wednesday 20 January 2016 | Published in Politics
Combating corruption is the focus at parliament this week with a special United Nations workshop being held to address the contentious issue.
Over-the-reef appeal to be heard
Wednesday 20 January 2016 | Published in Environment
The Rarotonga Enviroment Authority will meet this week to hear an appeal by the company wanting to build at over-the-reef pipeline to supply fuel to Rarotonga.
Court writ filed for information release
Wednesday 20 January 2016 | Published in Politics
The opposition Democratic Party on Monday filed an application for a writ of mandamus with the High Court of the Cook Islands, seeking to compel the Government to release information related to unauthorised expenditure.
Beach rubbished, NES does nothing
Wednesday 20 January 2016 | Published in Smoke Signals
Sand mining is going on in Arorangi on the foreshore. But before the white foreshore sand is replaced with inland soil which will eventually leach into the lagoon, the massive pits are filled with all manner of rubbish. All this activity has been very noticeable and has been going on for some time. So NES, what are you doing about this? Is this legal? Is anyone going to be fined?
Church leaders losing plot as well as keys
Wednesday 20 January 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Two articles in last week’s Cook Islands News caught this reader’s eyes.
Seaweed can be good for your garden
Wednesday 20 January 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, With all the talk about the negative impacts of the seaweed in Muri, it was good to read the letter in Saturday’s CI News about a possible use of the seaweed. Unfortunately, while some Caulerpa species, such as our sea grapes or rimu, are edible, it is unlikely that this Caulerpa species, or the other problem seaweed, Boodlea sp, can be eaten.
Frantic effort to free stricken ship
Wednesday 20 January 2016 | Published in Local
A team of rescuers worked frantically yesterday to remove a ton of fish from the hold of the longliner Wairau which went aground on the reef off Betela, Arorangi early yesterday morning.
Thanks for exhibition coverage
Tuesday 19 January 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, The National Museum – Runanga Pakau would like to congratulate Cook Island News for the excellent coverage of our Rakei Traditional Wearable Arts exhibition and its opening.
Communication costs too high
Tuesday 19 January 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Re Bluesky Communications.
Vessels may face more time away from harbour
Tuesday 19 January 2016 | Published in Local
The four vessels which abandoned Avatiu Harbour on Saturday evening may not be able to get back to the port untill Thursday.
Memories of a movie extra
Tuesday 19 January 2016 | Published in Local
Saturday’s feature in CI News about David Bowie’s visit to Rarotonga in 1982 to film the movie “Merry Christmas Mr Lawrence” has brought back fond memories for Paul Henry.
Departure checks still on track
Tuesday 19 January 2016 | Published in Local
Despite the removal of departure cards last year, the government is confident they can still track the amount of people leaving the Cook Islands.
Weapons for peacekeeping
Tuesday 19 January 2016 | Published in Regional
SUVA – Arms and military equipment that arrived in Suva in a shipment from Russia last Thursday are for Fiji’s peacekeepers, the Fiji Sun has reported.
Fears over Fiji's use of Russian arms
Tuesday 19 January 2016 | Published in Regional
SUVA – A security analyst says there is concern a Russian shipment of military equipment to Fiji will be used for more than peace keeping abroad.
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