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Cook Islands passport proposal
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Top cop position advertised
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Police need numbers and bigger budget
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Niki Rattle: A call for stronger human rights protections
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Solid and Hazardous Waste Bill referred to Parliament committee
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DPM defends CIIC finance and travel policies
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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’
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Much more to bird than meets the eye
Tuesday 6 October 2015 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Did anyone notice the picture of the little bird at the foot of page 8 in ‘Pacific Briefs’ (CI News, Thursday September 24)?
Call to conserve water supplies
Monday 5 October 2015 | Published in Environment
Authorities are urging the public to conserve precious water supplies as intakes across Rarotonga operate well below capacity and the island faces three months with little or no rainfall.
Schooner report termed 'evasive'
Monday 5 October 2015 | Published in Politics
The Opposition is calling for the release of the full investigation into the government’s controversial contract with Pacific Schooners, describing a short press release by the Public Service Commissioner into the matter as “disturbingly evasive.”
Visit strengthens island fire safety
Monday 5 October 2015 | Published in Local
Strengthening safety and the close relationship between the Cook Islands and the New Zealand fire services has been the aim of a special visit this week.
Dog problem worse, says visitor
Monday 5 October 2015 | Published in Local
The community is in the dog box following another complaint from tourists about their troubles with the local canines – man’s not so best friend.
Rugby allegations unwarranted
Monday 5 October 2015 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, As the referee coordinator for rugby union for this year, I feel that I cannot go without answering to Samuel Tamuera Crocombe’s letter to the editor on September 30.
MFAI head begins job
Monday 5 October 2015 | Published in Politics
The Office of the Public Service Commissioner says there has been a change to the start date of one of the new Head of Ministry positions CI News featured in a story on the front page of Friday’s newspaper.
Dive company expands horizons
Monday 5 October 2015 | Published in Hot on the Rock
Pacific Divers are gearing up for diving expeditions in the outer islands to promote the unique ocean environments of the Cook Islands.
Somare in move to return to power
Monday 5 October 2015 | Published in Regional
PORT MORESBY – The political heat has been turned up to high again in Papua New Guinea with Prime Minister Peter O’Neill raising serious concerns about the motive and intent of a complaint submitted by Sir Michael Somare to the Ombudsman Commission.
Tough time for Pacific teams at RWC
Monday 5 October 2015 | Published in Regional
LEICESTER – Argentina have all but achieved their first goal at Rugby World Cup 2015, with victory over Tonga giving them a foothold in the quarter-finals.
Nuclear legal lawsuit awarded
Monday 5 October 2015 | Published in Regional
MAJURO – The foreign minister and the people of the Marshall Islands were honoured Thursday for taking legal action against the nuclear powers for failing to honour disarmament obligations.
Refugees granted full freedom
Monday 5 October 2015 | Published in Regional
YAREN – Asylum seekers on Nauru are to be allowed to move freely around the island from today.
Pension cuts an 'abuse of power'
Monday 5 October 2015 | Published in Regional
YAREN – A Nauru opposition MP says the revoking of pensioners’ benefits for allegedly participating in anti-government protests in June is a blatant abuse of power.
Around the world
Monday 5 October 2015 | Published in Politics
Most Cabinet minister will be at different corners of the globe this week representing the government at high-level meetings.
Inspection consistency is the aim
Monday 5 October 2015 | Published in Local
The new warrant of fitness reform has been given another boost by the Cook Islands Tertiary Training Institute, who provided a refresher course for the certified WOF mechanics.
Youth passionate about the environment
Monday 5 October 2015 | Published in Environment
With Lagoon Day approaching fast, the Araura College Enviro Squad is in the midst of preparations.
Aitutaki's cats will be purring
Monday 5 October 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
The cats of Aitutaki will be getting some well-deserved attention next week with a special visit from Esther Honey volunteers.
Pageant partnership
Monday 5 October 2015 | Published in Local
Miss Cook Islands Association has announced a new partnership with the Cook Islands Ministry of Cultural Development.
Deal gave advantage and paid too much
Monday 5 October 2015 | Published in Politics
It has become clear not one official advised the Prime Minister or Minister of Finance against government entering into a contractual arrangement that was designed to give one company the advantage of getting into business here – while also being paid far to much for its intended services.
$2.6m signed off behind closed doors
Monday 5 October 2015 | Published in Politics
Minister of Finance Mark Brown is sticking by government’s decision to sign off on spending $2.6 million of public money without debate in parliament.
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