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Cook Islands passport proposal
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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’
8 July 2024
National
‘Experienced candidates’ apply for Cook Islands top cop role
A selection panel chaired by the Public Service Commissioner Carl Hunter is expected to be finalised to look into the recruitment of the new Police Commissioner.
NGO exceeds target, removes 15k crown-of-thorns starfish
Cook Islands non-governmental organisation Te Kōrero O Te ‘Ōrau has surged past its target of removing 10,000 taramea (crown-of-thorns starfish), a notorious coral predator, from the deep blue of Rarotonga.
Court news
Details of a man charged with indecent assault has been suppressed by the Cook Islands High Court.
Kiwi traveller robbed in Rarotonga has insurance claim denied
A New Zealand tourist’s beachside holiday in Rarotonga took a turn for the worse after his belongings were stolen and his travel insurance claim was denied.
Secondment on the table as Police struggle to fill roles
Seconding officers from other jurisdictions could be an option for the Cook Islands Police, who are facing recruitment challenges.
NES launches seabed minerals factsheet
The National Environment Service (NES) says it plays a crucial role in assessing and reviewing environmental matters associated with seabed mineral activities.
First 2025 cruise ship - tourists explore Rarotonga’s beauty
The first cruise ship for the year, Viking Sky arrived safely on Rarotonga’s shores yesterday, bringing over 800 tourists excluding the crew members to explore the island. Tour operators and businesses were seen lining up around the Avatiu wharf welcoming the tourists.
Trump’s climate pact withdraw no surprise, says Cook Islands Climate Change director
United States president Donald Trump’s withdrawal from the Paris Agreement is no surprise, says Cook Islands Climate Change director Wayne King.
New Christian Movement plans to challenge Government
The recently established incorporated Cook Islands Christian Movement Inc (CICM) intends to challenge the government on the Crimes (Sexual Offences) Amendment Bill 2023, viewing it as a departure from the moral foundations that have guided society.
Cook Islands Catholic women to host World Day of Prayer pilgrims
The Catholic Women of the Cook Islands are geared up to host the visit of the World Day of Prayer (WDP) pilgrims on Sunday, January 26.
Young father on probation supervision
A 26-year-old father has avoided prison after he was sentenced to 18 months’ probation supervision for a domestic violence charge.
Tourist apologises after getting lost on mountain trek
A tourist who found himself stranded in a bush after a solo mountain trek has publicly acknowledged his mistakes and apologised to local authorities.
NCEA results reflects lack of creativity and ambition: Opposition
Opposition leader, Tina Browne has criticised government’s response through the Ministry of Education, regarding the NCEA dropping results saying it reflects a ‘worrying’ lack of creativity and ambition.
2024 sees hottest ocean temperature on record in Cook Islands waters
The Sea Surface Temperature (SST) around the Cook Islands reached a scorching milestone in 2024, with a record-breaking high of 29.5°C in March, marking the hottest ocean temperature ever recorded since 1970.
“Happy” to be back to school
The air at St Joseph’s primary school was filled with joyful laughter and chatter as children eagerly returned to school yesterday for a brand new year.
Ombudsman Office engages community in decision making
Te Mato Akamoeau/Office of the Ombudsman is implementing two projects focused on engaging the community in decision making, and to ensure the Ombudsman Office is more accessible.
'Paedophile' gets 13 years in prison
A 57-year-old man, labelled a paedophile by his lawyer, has been sentenced to 13 years and three months imprisonment for 47 charges of sexual offence, rape being the lead offence.
Two women rescue lost tourist after six-hour mountain search
A male tourist was safely rescued early Sunday morning after a six-hour search, having become lost during a mountain trek on Rarotonga.
Police investigate weekend incidents
A series of incidents were attended to by the Cook Islands Police Service over the weekend, including two motorbike crashes, menacing dogs and stolen money.
Telecom company celebrates anniversary with giveaways
Vodafone Cook Islands is celebrating its fifth birthday with a week of instore activities starting at 10am, featuring groovy sounds by popular local DJ GDub George Williams, enticing instore specials and sweet cupcakes.
Peñahermos achieves NCEA success despite challenges
Tereora College’s second-best student from 2024, Ferdane Peñahermos, is among those who made the cut in the NCEA exams, having passed all of his subjects following the release of the results last week.
‘Careless’ driver ordered to pay victims $10k and serve probation
A 45-year-old man was sentenced to 18 months of probation and ordered to pay over $10,000 in compensation to two motorcycle victims after being convicted of careless driving causing injury and refusing a breathalyser test.