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Cook Islands passport proposal
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Top cop position advertised
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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
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RAC to address mosque legality
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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
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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.
Keeping his comics on the down-low
Young Cook Islands comic artist Montel Williams hopes to one day show his art to the world but only when he’s ready.
Transforming our ‘tight spots’ with God’s help
How can God help us when we experience “tight spots” in life? Pastor Eric Toleafoa, of the Cook Islands Seventh-day Adventist Church, explains the Bible’s message.
Chef Phillip Nordt: Don’t muck around with crayfish
RECIPE: Be delicate when dealing with crayfish, writes Executive Chef Phillip Nordt.
‘Island Blues’ at art exhibition
Young and talented Rarotonga artists will be showcasing their unique work this evening at a special exhibition themed ‘Island Blues’.
Family reunion: A chance to know more
The first William (George) Ellis Family Reunion will take place from November 27–29, giving his descendants a chance to explore their roots.
The unexpected weatherman
With piles of weather reports and data sprawled all over his office, Arona Ngari is a weather man through and through, even though it wasn’t his first career choice. Losirene Lacanivalu sat down with him.
Mountain climb no easy feat but worth every step
The hike up Arore mountain in Muri can be quite a walk and is not for the fainthearted. Cook Islands News journalist Losirene Lacanivalu rose to the challenge, and the reward was breath taking.
'Fighting fires ran through his veins … he will be dearly missed'
“When a call comes in that there is a fire on the west side of Rarotonga, chances are Barry Hill would have been first at the scene.”
Raro masks bring smiles
Surgical scrub hats made out of Cook Islands materials have brightened the days of doctors, nurses and patients at the Queen’s Hospital in London during this unprecedented Covid-19 time.
The principal who will miss Rarotonga
When the St Joseph’s principal returns to New Zealand, she looks forward to showing her family there how to make ika mata.
Eco-resort profits to support arts, health and education
GOING LOCAL: Royale Takitumu is to reopen with a new focus on philanthropy and the environment, as Cook Islands reinvents its tourism.
Jeremiah's second chance at life
Next month police will begin enforcing the motorbike helmet law. There is one person who knows the importance of a helmet better than anyone.
Cook Islands' U-boat hunter
Prime Minister-in-waiting Mark Brown’s great-uncle was a U-boat hunter in the Battle of the Atlantic.
Bringing about change for young women
Hereiti File explains to Losirene Lacanivalu why Cook Islands and the world have a long way to go, to achieve equality between men and women.
GOING LOCAL: We're all in this (ocean) together
The first time Losirene Lacanivalu went out fishing was as a 10-year-old with her aunt – and they caught nothing. Can she break the jinx now, off Rarotonga?
Hereiti File: What if we travelled north by vaka, not by plane?
OPINION: Growing up, met with vindictive comments whenever we try to learn about our culture, it’s easy to just turn our back on it all – and that’s why the Voyaging Society is struggling for funds and support.
Kemen Reddy: Serving marlin with real bite
RECIPE: Hi! Kemen Reddy here.
Unexpected snail species in long-lost collection
More than 5000 shell found in office of deceased expert, including surprise finds from Cooks.
The sound of Enua Manea
Two young Europeans musicians got more than they bargained for when they decided to record the music of Rarotonga for a documentary.
Who polices the Police?
When Police charged John Makuru over a crash that he says wasn’t his fault, he saw red. Now the former NZ Police officer is setting up a private investigation business to second-guess their prosecutions.