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$541.7m tourism earnings
25 January 2025
‘Paedophile’ gets 13 years in prison
22 January 2025
Thomas Wynne: Where were our leaders while children suffered?
25 January 2025
Cook Islands passport proposal
6 January 2025
Top cop position advertised
7 December 2024
Police need numbers and bigger budget
9 December 2024
Niki Rattle: A call for stronger human rights protections
10 December 2024
Solid and Hazardous Waste Bill referred to Parliament committee
10 December 2024
DPM defends CIIC finance and travel policies
6 December 2024
Cook Islands has its first mosque
14 November 2024
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
6 November 2024
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
Concerns over Minister’s role in inmate work releases: PAC
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
7 September 2024
MCI rejects ‘dark fleet’ label
3 August 2024
Rising seas, rising costs: Climate impacts on Cook Islands economy
2 September 2024
Inflation eases but concerns remain
31 August 2024
Prime Minister defends $659,000 MPs travel bill
23 August 2024
Taxpayers foot $659,000 bill for MPs travel and allowance
22 August 2024
Corruption report exposes ‘bribe and sexual favours’
17 January 2023
PM Brown eager to hand over Forum chair role to Tonga
13 August 2024
Challenging ‘rape culture’
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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.
Cook Islanders fought for the Empire
This feature by Helene Kay and Grace Hutton of the Cook Islands Soldiers of World War One committee, provides an insight into the contribution made by some of the Cook Islands men who volunteered for service in ‘The War To End All Wars’. The New Zealand-based committee is planning a series of special events this year to commemorate the 100th year of Cook Islanders enlisting in the New Zealand army.
'Celebration' also time to ask some tough questions
Cook Islander Thomas Tarurongo Wynne moved home in 2011 to take on his role as Tereora College’s guidance counsellor.
Will Crummer croons away the years
“I’m back in the race, I’m racing and I love it baby!” are the enthusiastic words Rarotonga master singer Will Crummer uses to describe a singing career that started many years ago, and continues to grow.
Top Stories online this year - Rego plate theft made it big
The 11 most popular stories on cookislandsnews.com this year ranged from the rugby stars marrying on Rarotonga to criminal acts that outraged our community.
Captain Moko: A serious fishing trip
Captain Moko stood sure-footed in his cabin, wielding a razor-sharp knife in one hand. With the boat rocking and rolling in the big swell, he picked up an orange and expertly peeled it in one long, smooth movement.
Saturday night with the CCECC
Roughly 40 workers from China have travelled far from their native homeland to participate in one of the largest infrastructure undertakings in Cook Islands history.
'Intruder alert, the speakers said'
The Dream Last night I had a dream about my brother and me.
Was the Long-tailed Cuckoo an ancient navigators' guide?
The Long-tailed Cuckoo (Karavia) winters in tropical Polynesia and migrates to New Zealand in October and November to breed by duping other birds to incubate its eggs and raise its young.
'Beach Day Out' on Good Friday
Organisers of the annual “Beach Day Out” music festival have confirmed that the event will once again be held this year at the Safari Tours beach site in Nikao on Good Friday – April 18.
Sea Eagles slay the Sharks
Intense rugby league matches were played at the weekend with the Sea Eagles, Panthers and Eels emerging the victors of their respective battles.
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.
Patronage keeps galleries going
Patronage is what keeps art galleries delivering lively programmes was one of the main messages renowned art dealer John Gow shared as guest speaker at the first-ever catalogue auction by the local BCA Gallery in Taputapuatea.
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.