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$541.7m tourism earnings
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Niki Rattle: A call for stronger human rights protections
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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
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RAC to address mosque legality
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Fifth weekly Sydney flight to Rarotonga announced
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CIIC directors seek $350,000 in damages over defamatory claims
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Man found guilty of rape, burglary
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Tenants face water bill burden
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Tourism contribution set to surpass half-billion dollar mark
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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
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Cook Islands deep sea mining poll sparks controversy
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MCI rejects ‘dark fleet’ label
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Prime Minister defends $659,000 MPs travel bill
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Taxpayers foot $659,000 bill for MPs travel and allowance
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Corruption report exposes ‘bribe and sexual favours’
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Features
Maoate ready for Miss Pacific Islands Pageant
Miss Cook Islands Pageant Association (MCIPA) is proud of Miss Cook Islands Ngatepaeru Marie Maoate’s commitment to building a strong campaign at the Miss Pacific Islands Pageant in Honiara, Solomon Islands.
Church Talk: Overcoming fear through faith in Christ
Fear is a powerful emotion that many experience throughout their lifetime. Unfortunately, its impact can keep us from stepping forward in faith, rob us of joy, and make us doubt God’s promises, writes Pastor Eric Toleafoa of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
Smiling in the face of adversity
Cook Islanders, like others in many South Pacific nations are known for their warm-hearted greetings. Cheek-to-cheek kisses and loving embraces are followed by the laying of sweet-smelling Tiare Maori Ei on head or neck.
Retracing our breadfruit roots
An initiative to revitalise breadfruit orchards in the Cook Islands can save millions of dollars on imported food.
New tug boat costs over $1m
The new tug marks another milestone in the continued infrastructural development of the Port of Avatiu, which handles about 90 per cent of the food and materials imported into the Cook Islands and 100 per cent of the fuel, says Prime Minister Mark Brown.
Restoring pa’ua populations in Aitutaki
A significant number of pa’ua, or giant clams, bred through a Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) programme have recently been outplanted in Aitutaki in an effort to revive local populations of these vital marine animals.
Chocolate – An Easter treat not to be shared
Chocolate is poisonous to dogs mostly because of its theobromine content, explains Te Are Manu Vet Clinic’s medical director Michael Baer.
Murals transform Rarotonga into open-space gallery
Once upon a time, authorities in Rarotonga harassed graffiti artists and muralists regarding them as vandals. But now, the popular tourist destination celebrates and even funds their art, which can be found everywhere and supersized.
The fight against NCDs
The Cook Islands is facing another health crisis on top of the Covid-19 pandemic, with nearly half of its adult population affected by some form of Non-Communicable Disease (NCD).
Hope in the midst of chaos
The world of nature and creation provides and supplies humanity with all kinds of natural and physical resources to sustain life, but humanity in his own ego, ignorance and greed squanders, abuses and exploits beyond measure …, writes Bishop Tutai Pere.
Meyer’s passion for beauty brings her back to Raro
A new and private spa called ‘The Beauty Room’ has opened its’ doors to the public.
Buses and taxis are making a comeback
Fewer taxis are hitting the streets, but for many Cook Islanders, cabs and buses are inspiring a nostalgic and affordable fervour and return, which could lead to public transport becoming a more dominant mode of transportation.
Taking forward steps in spite of struggles
Rarotonga tourism operators Kave and Jules Tamaariki have put the pandemic behind them and are taking forward steps.
Cook Islander thrives in real estate business
From a broke single dad of five living in South Auckland to getting ranked among the best in New Zealand real estate business, Cook Islander Charlie Brothers shares his rag to riches journey with Cook Islands News journalist Melina Etches.
White sandy beaches lure Kiwi academic out of retirement
Professor Heather Worth thought she had retired when she settled in Ophir – a small settlement in Central Otago, New Zealand – until an opportunity came her way to swap the icy cold temperatures for the tropical shores of Rarotonga.
Lest we forget
Humankind must take full responsibility for what is happening in the world and not blame God for it, writes Bishop Paul Donoghue of the Catholic Church.
Cook Islands model wants to ‘empower indigenous women’
African Cook Islander Ernestina Bonsu-Maro has placed second runner up in the 2022 Miss Top Model Pageant.
Tāote – Cook Islands’ medical pioneers
With very few resources and little official encouragement, the Cook Islands first local doctors tackled epidemics and eliminated diseases, laying the foundations for the modern Cook Islands medical service.
Recovering in paradise
He survived a potentially life-threatening spinal injury, but now former rugby player Michael ‘Fats’ Fatialofa is adjusting to Cook Islands time. He and his wife speak to Matthew Littlewood about what they hope for the future.
Breaking down mental health barriers
A renowned Cook Islands researcher and psychologist has returned home to better understand and study the impacts of mental health issues in the pacific and the country.
Following in the footsteps of her grandmother
Following in the footsteps of her paternal grandmother, Eileen Story has launched her political career and will stand in the 2022 general elections as a candidate on the island of Mauke.
Rising cost of living in the Cook Islands
The cost of living in the Cook Islands is climbing as the world feels the credit crunch while accommodation and travel expenses here return to pre Covid-19 levels.
