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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
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Concerns over Minister’s role in inmate work releases: PAC
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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.
Meitaki korereka, Manihiki
Last week, the Cyclone Martin Charitable Trust and Cook Islands News released Matini.: The story of Cyclone Martin, a book they commissioned journalist Rachel Reeves to write.
Art and education combine in exciting sea turtle project
Creating an artwork that celebrates 50 years of self government and the plight of the green turtle has brought together a small group of scientists and artists who plan to carve a monument to the green turtle.
Rebooting the brain to mouth function
CINews reporter Sarah Wilson has enlisted in the five-week Beginner’s Chinese Language Course at USP. How she gets on will be covered in this regular diary.
Country ranks low in internet use
ABOUT 7 per cent of Cook Islands people are internet users, according to a live statistic review conducted by the internet Live Stat website.
Adopt a voyager!
More than 100 vaka voyagers are on the sea and ready to sail into Avana harbour this Friday, if conditions are right, for the inaugural Te Manava Vaka Festival.
Cook Islands manpower aided British war effort
It’s Anzac Day on Saturday, and all over the Cook Islands, people will remember the efforts of those brave men who fought, and in some cases died, for their country in World Wars One and Two and subsequent conflicts.
Looking to a 'healthy' future
Last week high school students from the Pa Enua were on the island for the week-long careers week, experiencing work placement in sectors they hope to one day work in.
ICI's work vital to country's development
Infrastructure Cook Islands (ICI) are making their debut appearance under their new title at today’s expo, and they want more students to get to know the country’s important infrastructure sector.
'Perfect' career has plenty to offer
Do you want to find the perfect career, where you can help people, travel, work flexible hours and make a real difference in your community?
Celebrating 40 years of university training
This year USP Cook Islands is celebrating 40 years of in-country university training in the Cook Islands.
Learning to walk before they can fly
Jeannie Mose and Lydia Karena both want to be flight attendants, but they are learning to walk before they can fly.
Two students work at their dream job
When David Ngaoire and Caleb Maea leave school, they want to lead careers helping people stay connected in the Cook Islands.
Gender no obstacle for mechanic hopeful
Being the only girl in the workshop didn’t sway Mariana Vainerere from pursuing her interest in becoming a mechanic.
Looking into an airline future
Rayman Kiria fitted right in at Air Rarotonga on his work placement as a check-in agent last week.
The face behind every great careers expo
With Careers Expo 2015 in full swing, it’s important to remember the woman behind all the activity that takes place on the day and the weeks leading up to it.
Beautiful spot to get your wings
Nelson Aviation College is a boutique private training establishment nestled in the picturesque landscape of Motueka, at the top of the South Island of New Zealand.
Powerful directions at Careers Expo 2015
Hundreds of school students will get the opportunity to map out their futures today while attending the bi-annual Cook Islands Careers Expo.
Student brings more nurture to nature
Tiana Haxton loves animals so much, she can’t even bring herself to choose one as a favourite – she simply loves them all.
Bringing you back to a great day out
While many are struggling to get back into the working week after a four-day weekend, CINews takes you back to Friday with some more Beach Day Out snaps.
By tugboat and barge to Mangaia
Derek Fox describes an adventurous trip to Mangaia last week aboard a tugboat towing a load of heavy machinery and other cargo.
