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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
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Fifth weekly Sydney flight to Rarotonga announced
23 October 2024
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21 October 2024
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
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7 September 2024
Cook Islands deep sea mining poll sparks controversy
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MCI rejects ‘dark fleet’ label
3 August 2024
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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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Features
Collaborative efforts to a rat-free, thriving ecosystem on Takutea
In a monumental stride in conservation for the Cook Islands, Takutea Island is on its path to becoming rat-free.
New mammography machine offers improved breast cancer detection
The arrival of the new mammography machine in the Cook Islands marks a significant advancement in women’s health, enabling earlier detection of breast cancer and potentially saving lives.
Young brain development part of solution to youth crime
Understanding how a young brain works is now a serious consideration within youth justice systems the world over.
CI fisheries officers sharpening their investigative skills
Fisheries officers from across the Pacific have spent the past three weeks sharpening their investigative skills to better detect fisheries offences.
Mangaia reef fun wins comp
Connie Halligan’s photo Charlle Maeva Mclean enjoying the summer break on the reef in Mangaia playing in the blowhole has won this year’s Cook Islands News Memories of Summer Photo Competition.
Catalogue auction is 'first of its kind'
Art collectors and first time art buyers have an amazing opportunity to add to tvheir collection with the introduction of the first-ever catalogue auction by local BCA Gallery in Taputapuatea.
Eels outscore Panthers at home
Rugby league supporters and players from clubs across Rarotonga were treated to a physical and intense game on Monday when the Avatiu Eels and defending champions the Tupapa Panthers squared off in their premier men’s catch up game.
21st Century South Sea Savagery at Hut 23
To stimulate your mind and engage in what will no doubt be fascinating conversations – talking art and sharing thoughts and perspective – get along to Hut 23 at Punanga Nui Market for the inaugural gathering of the Cook Islands Savage K’lub.
A glimpse of voyaging on the vaka
It was only for a couple of hours, but after an afternoon spent on Marumaru Atua, there is no turning back – I need to spend more of my life at sea.
Film Raro movies to be made available
Cook Islanders keen to get their hands on a copy of the Film Raro movies should get their chance this year.
Poolside sounds at Muri Beach Club
Australian-based musician Peter Morgan is no stranger to the Cook Islands.
The silent voice of our iti tangata
Cook Islander Thomas Tarurongo Wynne moved home in 2011 to take on his role as Tereora College’s guidance counsellor.
New Year's beach session kicks off 2014
Motone Productions will be offering an afternoon showcasing local musicians at Crown Beach’s beachfront on New Year’s Day from 2pm-6pm.
Local tamariki to feature in NZ Festival of Arts
Cook Islands kids have been selected for the New Zealand Festival of the Arts opening ceremony next year.
Bartlett leaves lasting legacies on Aitutaki
After three years as principal of Araura Primary School, Gene Bartlett and his young family have returned to Aotearoa with many fond memories and leave behind lasting legacies of their time on Araura. Bartlett, originally from Gisborne, along with his wife Rosslynd and children Ocean (10), Wiremu (9) and India (6) moved to Aitutaki in […]
Tupapa win Champion of Champions in nail biter
The build-up couldn’t have been better. The Titans and Tupapa had met twice this season, each recording a win. In some respects the Titans had the upper hand, having beaten Tupapa comprehensively by 80 runs the weekend before in the East versus West final. But Saturday’s match was different – it would determine unequivocally which […]
Ruamanu student top Manihiki logo comp
There were smiles all round at the presentation of a logo competition in Manihiki, which saw Ruamanu School student, Toka Toka, walk away with top prize. Toka went home with $500 in his pocket for his winning logo design, in the competition held by the Manihiki Pearl Farmers Association (MPFA). Toka says that the prize […]
Carving work exhibited at Io Marama
A selection of stunning carved pieces made the journey from New Zealand to the Cook Islands, for an exhibition at Io Marama last week. A group of five students from Te Wananga o Aotearoa in Palmerston North, including local artist Stormy Kara, travelled to the Cook Islands to exhibit their work and to learn from […]
Miss South Pacific winner
Miss Cook Islands Teuira Napa is Miss South Pacific 2013. Napa won the Pageant ahead of nine other contenders in Honiara, Solomon Islands over the weekend. Miss Tonga was crowned the first runner up while Miss Samoa came second and the third spot was taken up by Miss Solomon Islands. Miss American Samoa came fourth […]
Creative tiling at Tilemate
It is a love for his trade that brings a special touch of creativity to the tiling work of Nooroa Moekore of Tilemate. “I find tiling very interesting,” said Moekore. “It’s like art – creating things, the colour, the shapes.” Tilemate offers services in anything kitchens, bathrooms, floorings, swimming pools and grave sites. Moekore says […]
Art exhibition at Io Marama
From building a vaka for Vaka Eiva to teaching students to make one themselves, it has been a busy time for master carver Mike Tavioni. Tavioni completed the vaka commissioned by Vaka Eiva, with assistance from a group of students from New Zealand, and will be teaching the group to make one themselves this week. […]
For the love of tivaevae
Tivaevae made by Cook Islands women are proudly on display at the National Museum. The Inangaro Tumanava, or ‘cherished love’, tivaevae exhibition will run until December 12, giving the public a chance to view the products of much time, effort and love. A tivaevae, or patchwork quilt, expresses love and beauty and the exhibition depicts […]