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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
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Man found guilty of rape, burglary
24 September 2024
Tenants face water bill burden
8 October 2024
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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
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MCI rejects ‘dark fleet’ label
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Rising seas, rising costs: Climate impacts on Cook Islands economy
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Inflation eases but concerns remain
31 August 2024
Prime Minister defends $659,000 MPs travel bill
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Taxpayers foot $659,000 bill for MPs travel and allowance
22 August 2024
Corruption report exposes ‘bribe and sexual favours’
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PM Brown eager to hand over Forum chair role to Tonga
13 August 2024
ICI explains road works delay in front of old Sheraton site
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Articles by Utopia Support
Meet our Miss Cook Islands finalists
Thursday 9 August 2018 | Published in Local
Here is another profile on one of the 2018 Miss Cook Islands finalists.
Raro identity to share her life story
Thursday 9 August 2018 | Published in Local
Rarotonga identity Noeline Browne will share her early memories of life in Manu’a, the family home in Taputapuatea at the USP plus meeting at the USP Campus in Takamoa next Wednesday.
Bringing up the undersea cable again
Tuesday 7 August 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, The interim government continues to refuse to answer any questions about the undersea cable so let’s try to update the picture.
Port incident should have been high priority
Tuesday 7 August 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Or should this be addressed to the police commissioner in relation to the less than stellar performance of the local police force?
Raro cheapened as tourist destination
Tuesday 7 August 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Whether by design or by wilful ignorance, those ‘in charge’ of tourism for Rarotonga are taking concrete steps to cheapen the destination.
Japan hands over fire trucks to Teimurimotia
Tuesday 7 August 2018 | Published in Local
The Teimurimotia fire rescue station took ownership of two pump trucks and a tank truck from the Japanese government at a handover ceremony on Saturday, August 4.
Pa enua kids enjoy football fun at festival
Tuesday 7 August 2018 | Published in Football
A Football for Fun festival held on Thursday morning at the Tupapa Field proved an excellent opportunity for the many pa enua children currently on Rarotonga for Te Maeva Nui to gather together for sport and fun.
It's time to consider our environment
Saturday 4 August 2018 | Published in Environment
With elections season quietening down, and Te Maeva Nui coming towards the end, now is a good time for us as Cook Islands people to think about reducing our impact on our environment, especially when we celebrate special occasions.
Petition information 'quite alarming'
Saturday 4 August 2018 | Published in Opinion
Political commentator John Scott says he is “amazed” at some of the material the court is being asked to accept during the electoral petitions proceedings now underway. He discusses some of the reasons for his discomfort in this opinion piece for CINews. The long-time Rarotonga resident has expert knowledge of the role of parliament in Cook Islands politics.
Go ahead, but get it right
Friday 3 August 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, First smoke signals and now ghosts are back to “tit for tat”.
Get your pizzas while they're hot
Friday 3 August 2018 | Published in Local
This week’s market story comes from the Muri night markets, where we paid a visit to the ‘Adam’s Pizza’ stall, run by Sabrina and Adam Connelly.
OSH issues paper available in three versions
Friday 3 August 2018 | Published in Local
Technical adviser Shaw Idea Pty has finished presenting the Issues Paper, a set of questions and explanations meant to guide further thoughts and ideas covering Occupational Safety and Health. Employers’ Liability Insurance, and Workers’ Compensation.
Parliament service for Tangi
Friday 3 August 2018 | Published in Politics
The body of Clerk of Parliament John Tangi, who died on Wednesday evening at Rarotonga Hospital, was brought to the Cook Islands Parliament yesterday afternoon for a memorial service attended by parliamentary staff, cabinet ministers and other government representatives.
Parliament clerk dies
Friday 3 August 2018 | Published in Politics
Clerk of Parliament John Tangi passed away on Wednesday evening at the age of 67.
Tepaki should tell us more about Arorangi resort
Thursday 2 August 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Regarding Tim Tepaki’s brilliant explanation of unit titles in the Wednesday CINews:
CIRU welcomes regional rugby initiative
Thursday 2 August 2018 | Published in Rugby Union
The Cook Islands Rugby Union (CIRU) has welcomed a recent partnership with Oceania Rugby to prevent violence against women and girls in the sport.
'Tit for tat' exchanges good to see
Thursday 2 August 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Good to see that the CINews smoke signals are back to a “tit for tat” situation.
Container store opens at Tex Mart
Thursday 2 August 2018 | Published in Local
Popular Betela store Tex Mart has risen from the ashes of the fire which destroyed it on Friday, June 22, but in a temporary and much smaller form.
Spatial planning further step for Marae Moana
Thursday 2 August 2018 | Published in Environment
The Marae Moana Technical Advisory Group is preparing to meet to discuss marine spatial planning procedures for the Cook Islands Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).
Criticism of Te Maeva Nui float parade continues
Wednesday 1 August 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I agree with ‘A Sunburned Peasant’ in Monday’s edition of CINews – the worst parade I have experienced ever!
