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CI Muslim opens up about her faith and journey
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RAC to address mosque legality
19 November 2024
I don’t expect much change: PM Brown on US Elections
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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
Helmet excuses don't wash anymore
Thursday 7 January 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, It pains me to see that people are taking time out of their day to write in to express their distaste for a law that could and would save lives.
Aitutaki residents pray for rain
Thursday 7 January 2016 | Published in Outer Islands
Aitutaki residents are praying for a heavy downpour of rain after months of enduring a major water shortage on the island.
MMR spend-up targets support
Thursday 7 January 2016 | Published in Local
The Ministry of Marine Resources is set to embark on a spending spree to woo support from fishermen, especially in the northern group, for a purse seining agreement with the European Union.
Not a good day for a cyclone
Thursday 7 January 2016 | Published in Regional
NUKU‘ALOFA – The Tongan government says one of the reasons it declared a state of emergency for Cyclone Ula was so people could work on Sunday in order to assist the islands of Vava‘u if necessary.
Samoa launches first credit bureau
Thursday 7 January 2016 | Published in Regional
APIA – Samoa has established its first credit bureau to promote greater transparency and efficiency in the money lending market.
Church to promote natural health
Thursday 7 January 2016 | Published in Regional
APIA – The Samoan Independent Seventh Day Adventist Church wants a healthier congregation.
Foreign advisors sent packing
Thursday 7 January 2016 | Published in Regional
PORT MORESBY – Papua New Guinea’s government has removed more than a dozen foreign advisers working in government departments, a move that was foreshadowed several months ago.
PM 'rubbishes' same sex marriage
Thursday 7 January 2016 | Published in Regional
SUVA – Fiji’s Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama has made it quite clear where he stands on the issue of same sex marriage.
Vanuatu campaigning begins
Thursday 7 January 2016 | Published in Regional
PORT VILA – Several political parties in Vanuatu have already launched their election campaigns despite delays to the publication of the official candidates list.
Inquiry a time-waster
Wednesday 6 January 2016 | Published in Smoke Signals
“I hear the police are not going to lay charges against MP for Vaipae-Tautu Mona Ioane,” a smoke signaller says. So why did the investigation take over a year then? I reckon it’s a waste of time and taxpayers’ money.
Dr Frame strikes back
Wednesday 6 January 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I hope you will extend to me the courtesy of a reply to the “opinion” piece by Mr George Pitt, and the letter of Mr John Scott which appeared in the Cook Islands Herald of December 16.
Huge year for the Cook Islands
Wednesday 6 January 2016 | Published in Local
Last year was a highly significant one in the history of the Cook Islands. Not only did the country celebrate 50 years of self-government, it also made good progress towards its target of becoming almost fully reliant on renewable energy by 2020, with solar electricity generation schemes established in the northern group. However, the country also faced a considerable number of challenges, coming under attack on a number of fronts. Melody Cargill looks back at some of last year’s most significant events.
Mangoes in short supply this year...
Wednesday 6 January 2016 | Published in Local
Mango lovers are in for a disappointment this year with the Ministry of Agriculture confirming the season is not looking good for everyone’s favourite tropical fruit.
'Year of decline and despair,' says George
Wednesday 6 January 2016 | Published in Local
Cook Islands News columnist Norman George has ushered in the New Year with a blistering attack on the CIP government and Speaker of the House Niki Rattle.
Road safety effort a success
Wednesday 6 January 2016 | Published in Local
Police are warning speed radars and breathalysers will be in the hands of many officers and drivers should expect to be stopped and tested anywhere at anytime.
Neves questioned by police
Wednesday 6 January 2016 | Published in Local
Former Financial Secretary Richard Neves has been questioned by police relating to government appropriation during the last financial year.
Democracy stuck in the doldrums
Wednesday 6 January 2016 | Published in Regional
PACIFIC VIEWPOINT By Pesi Fonua Publisher of Matangi Tonga A year after Tonga’s second democratically elected government came into power at the end of December 2014, Tongan politics is stuck in the doldrums.
Tahiti flood damage costly
Wednesday 6 January 2016 | Published in Regional
PAPEETE – French Polynesia’s assembly has approved US$8 million in funds to help rebuild parts of Tahiti badly damaged by floods before Christmas.
Tonga escapes major cyclone damage
Wednesday 6 January 2016 | Published in Regional
NUKU‘ALOFA – The Tonga government has cancelled the state of emergency that was declared for the Vava‘u and Ha‘apai island groups on January 31 as Tropical Cyclone Ula entered Tongan waters.
Working on drought resilience
Wednesday 6 January 2016 | Published in Regional
PORT MORESBY – Papua New Guinea’s National Disaster Centre is working tirelessly to make the country more drought resistant, according to a report in the Post-Courier.
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