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15 February 2025
No-confidence motion against PM and his Cabinet faces delays
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Ruta Mave: People’s Republic of China red flag
10 February 2025
No debt in China deal
8 February 2025
Thomas Wynne: Haka with the taniwha or dance with the dragon?
8 February 2025
‘Paedophile’ gets 13 years in prison
22 January 2025
Thomas Wynne: Where were our leaders while children suffered?
25 January 2025
$541.7m tourism earnings
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
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Titikaveka College installs 14 new student leaders
Titikaveka College has elected 14 new leaders to head the school this year with the goal of not just leading but assisting, inspiring and being good role models to their fellow students.
29 teachers leave: Mokoroa explains teacher shortage and declining results
A significant teacher shortage, with almost 30 teachers leaving last year, is impacting the Cook Islands’ education system.
Male-dominated politics lacks women’s perspectives, says Kelly
The Progressive Party of the Cook Islands leader Te Tuhi Kelly is encouraging women to step up and familiarise themselves with the political process, policy making and governance
Ngatangiia MP to hold community meeting post-China agreement
Fresh from signing the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP) agreement between the Cook Islands and China, Associate Minister for Foreign Affairs and Member of Parliament for Ngatangiia, Tukaka Ama, is calling a meeting for his constituency.
Cook Islands seeking New Zealand expertise for Sovereign Wealth Fund
The Cook Islands government has taken further steps towards establishing a Sovereign Wealth Fund (SWF), with officials currently in New Zealand holding discussions with financial experts, Prime Minister Mark Brown told Parliament this week.
Tereora introduces new leadership model
The Princess Anne Hall echoed with uplifting song in a wonderful display of school spirit as hundreds of Tereora College students sang with pride to welcome their 30 new leaders.
Mangaia runway needs urgent repairs
Mangaia’s airport runway is in dire need of government funding for improvements due to weather-related flight cancellations and deterioration, according to a Member of Parliament from the southern group island.
Open Day on the French monitoring frigate Prairial
The French flagship vessel in the Pacific, the monitoring frigate “Prairial” is visiting Rarotonga for three days.
Decline in reo Māori speakers addressed in Parliament
Minister for Education, Vaine ‘Mac’ Mokoroa has acknowledged that while language is important in the classrooms, it is also vital to remember that speaking reo Maori starts from home.
Govt reviews future of Auckland consulate office
The future of the Cook Islands Consulate office in Auckland remains uncertain as the government reviews its international diplomatic presence.
Historic 200 year old tree removed
One of the oldest trees in front of the Titikaveka Cook Islands Christian Church (CICC) which survived for over 200 years was taken down yesterday as it posed safety risks and alleged damages to its surrounding.
‘Keep Our Water Free’ Petition report presented, Bills, Petitions and Papers Committee agrees Government to fund TTV
The ‘Keep Our Water Free' Petition organising committee has welcomed recommendations made by the Bills, Petitions and Papers Committee that has agreed for Rarotonga’s water authority To Tatou Vai (TTV) to be funded by government.
Busy week at Avatiu Harbour
It has been a busy couple of days at the Avatiu Harbour, says Cook Islands Ports Authority Chief Executive Officer Okesene Moananu.
Government to seek update on China’s naval exercises
As concerns continue to emerge over China’s ‘unusual’ naval exercises in the Tasman Sea raising eyebrows from New Zealand and Australia, the Cook Islands government was questioned for an update in parliament yesterday.
New national security agency to combat transnational crimes
Prime Minister Mark Brown has confirmed that the newly formed National Security Agency is part of the nation’s development and growth in part of the regional network of nations that are working together to combat transnational crimes.
NZ DPM Peters meets China Foreign Minister, discusses Cooks constitutional relationship
Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing this week where they discussed their strong relationships with Pacific countries, including New Zealand's special constitutional relationships with its Realm partners particularly the Cook Islands.
MSC Magnifica brings in hundreds of passengers
Cruise liner MSC Magnifica, the largest cruise ship to visit the Cook Islands anchored just outside the Avatiu Harbour, Rarotonga bringing more than 2000 passengers yesterday.
Govt explores China’s advanced tech: Potential solutions to aging battery systems in the Pa Enua
The Cook Islands government is looking to China for potential solutions to the aging battery systems as part of its effort to maintain renewable energy in the Pa Enua.
New Ruatonga Pu Tapere honoured and humbled
Te Rua O Te Tonga have welcomed their new Pu Tapere/Leader of their sub-district with a special feast at their meeting house celebrated by more than 100 of the tapere’s residents.
Marjorie Crocombe, Tavake of Enuamanu
Community spirit and literary enthusiasm filled the USP lecture room as a crowd gathered yesterday to celebrate the launch of a new book, Marjorie Crocombe – e va’ine toa, e rangatira, which honours the extraordinary life and contributions of Marjorie Tua’inekore Tere Crocombe (nee Hosking).
Shaping the future of our cultural, creative industry
Aimed for the ‘Development of the Cook Islands Cultural and Creative Industry Strategy’, artists, performers, cultural practitioners, creative entrepreneurs, community leaders and cultural advocates are invited to a public consultation tomorrow, Thursday, February 27, 9am – 12pm, at Te Are Karioi Nui/National Auditorium.
PM Brown writes to NZ PM Luxon: Time to sit and discuss matters through diplomatic channels
Prime Minister Mark Brown says it is time for the New Zealand and Cook Islands government to sit together and discuss matters through their diplomatic channels.