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MPs’ travel expenses exceed $350,000 in six months

Cook Islands MPs spent over $350,000 on overseas travel in the first half of the 2024/25 financial year, with a significantly increased budget allowing for further expenditures and calls to upgrade MP travel classes.

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Chief Justice Patrick Keane presided over several criminal matters through an audio-visual link at the Cook Islands High Court yesterday.

Accused waives his right to name suppression

A man has waived his right to name suppression on charges of dangerous driving and being unlawfully found on property.

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It’s still pilot phase: Education ministry defends low NCEA scores

The Education ministry is defending the Cook Islands’ poor performance in the latest National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) literacy and numeracy tests, arguing that they are still in pilot phase.

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Holiday mayhem: Three crashes and eight boozed drivers in Rarotonga

Police have attended to three motor vehicle crashes in Rarotonga over the weekend.

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Police confirm alcohol, speed in fatal motorcycle accident

Police have determined alcohol and speed were factors in Sunday’s fatal motorcycle accident on Aitutaki.

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Te Ipukarea Society: Creative ways to reduce waste this Christmas in the Cook Islands

It is that time of the year again, the season of gift-giving and yummy kaikais. Together with all the fun and good times spent with family, opening presents and eating more than usual, there will also be an enormous amount of rubbish generated.

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‘Be sensitive to your children’s needs, wellbeing and safety’

Traditionally considered the most wonderful time of the year, the festive season can also be a challenging time, says Punanga Tauturu Inc coordinator Rebeka Buchanan.

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Keep calm and carry on: Air NZ and Cook Islands Tourism urge festive respect

Cook Islands Tourism has echoed Air New Zealand’s message for travellers to ‘keep calm and carry on’ this coming holiday season.

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‘Remember the teachings of Jesus’

Kia orana tatou katoatoa, on behalf of my family and our Cook Islands government, I would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and very best wishes for the holiday season.

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Opposition focuses on shared visions

Merry Christmas and a triumphant New Year to our beloved nation! As we celebrate, let us focus on a radiant future for all.

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Police gear up for safe and peaceful Christmas

Kia Orana and Christmas greetings to you all!

Crime


Festive feasts at a fortune: Shoppers bite the bullet for holiday cheer

Despite the strain on their wallets, shoppers in Rarotonga have no other option but to continue their festive shopping, even with skyrocketing prices.

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Highest crash count in four years: Police

Road safety and better driving behaviour is dominating the messaging by Police this festive season, as the holiday period gets underway.

Crime


New blood, fresh energy: Rotaract Rarotonga welcomes new executive team

Rotaract Rarotonga held its first annual general meeting (AGM) post-Covid on Wednesday, electing a new executive team after the “major success” of Christmas in the Park last week.

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Immigration explains status situation

Cook Islands Foreign Affairs and Immigration has issued a statement in light of returning Cook Islanders voicing frustration with immigration processes as they arrive home to share Christmas with loved ones.

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TMO launches cervical cancer self-testing programme

Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health has taken a step further into improving women’s health in the Cook Islands by launching the Cervical Cancer Self-Testing Programme that will commence in January 2024.

Health


Jetstar flights to Rarotonga sell out for festive season

Most Jetstar flights to and from Rarotonga, through the Sydney and Auckland routes, have been sold out this festive season.

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Accused facing indecent assault, contempt charges allowed to travel

An expat facing a charge of indecent assault and two charges of contempt has been allowed to travel overseas.

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Rarotonga Airport gears up for 50th anniversary with water fountain blessing

In preparation for the Rarotonga International Airport’s 50th anniversary celebration on January 29, 2024, a small ceremony was held yesterday to bless the new and refreshing water fountain garden feature.

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PM welcomes discussions on subsidised public transport

Government assistance could be on the way for a struggling Cook Islands public service.

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Star compass to guide navigation centre on Aitutaki

Construction of the outdoor star compass for the “Akairo Tuku Kaveinga Māori” project in Aitutaki, spearheaded by Te Puna Marama Voyaging Foundation, is expected to begin in January.

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