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Cook Islands passport proposal
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Niki Rattle: A call for stronger human rights protections
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Solid and Hazardous Waste Bill referred to Parliament committee
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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
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RAC to address mosque legality
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Fifth weekly Sydney flight to Rarotonga announced
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CIIC directors seek $350,000 in damages over defamatory claims
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Man found guilty of rape, burglary
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Tenants face water bill burden
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Tourism contribution set to surpass half-billion dollar mark
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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.
Court news
Chief Justice Patrick Keane presided over several criminal matters through an audio-visual link at the Cook Islands High Court yesterday.
‘Superpower’ students unleash their creativity in silent auction
Vivid art pieces created by special needs “superpower” students at Nukutere College are set to go up in a two-day “silent” auction which starts today.
Conserve or be prosecuted: To Tatou Vai takes steps to address water scarcity
Rarotonga’s water system agency, To Tatou Vai (TTV), has issued a warning that it has the authority to prosecute individuals for wasting water amidst concerns about declining levels at the island’s intakes.
Sewing tells a story
Te Are Pa Metua, Rarotonga’s elderly centre for senior citizens, has acquired a valuable creative tool for its members - a brand new sewing machine.
Adviser sets out to dispel ‘myths’ about deep sea mining
A Cook Islands deep sea mining adviser says explosions, dynamite and digging are common misconceptions associated with the industry.
Allan is home safe
Allan Murare returned to his home safe and sound on Monday, after 12 days of being reported missing.
Guilty pleas entered by visitors following nightclub brawl
Seven men involved in a brawl on Rarotonga have faced another day in court, with some changing their pleas in an effort to get home to Australia.
Sovereign rights not enough, regional cooperation needed for deep-sea mining: TIS
There needs to be a regional approach to deep-sea mining, as opposed to relying solely on the sovereign rights of individual nations, given the transboundary risks such activities can pose to the Pacific Ocean, says a Cook Islands environmental group.
Storyteller battles language loss with children’s novel
Storytelling has long been a cherished practice for preserving culture, celebrating heritage, and sharing diverse perspectives.
Rarotonga man found guilty of assaulting sister, pregnant niece
A man who kicked his niece in the stomach and consequently threatening the life of her unborn child has been found guilty of multiple assault charges on two women.
Cook Islands eligible for ADB’s new ‘concessional funding’
Cook Islands is one of the eight small island developing states (SIDS) eligible for the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) “highly concessional funding”.
Foreign govt official avoids prosecution for late night crash
A visiting foreign government official has avoided prosecution following a late night driving incident on Rarotonga.
Vet waves goodbye to the Cooks
Veterinarian Michael Baer has been a familiar face in the Cook Islands for the past couple of years. He chats to deputy editor Al Williams as he prepares for another chapter in his life.
Aotearoa whanau reach out to draw strength from their Pacific heritage
Aotearoa Marae on Rarotonga played host to a group who were here reconnecting with their heritage.
Te Tau Papa o Avarua: A 20-year masterplan to revitalise Avarua township unveiled
Dignitaries unveiled the Phase 1 Te Tau Papa o Avarua project signboards, marking the official start of the plan which includes infrastructure and landscaping activities to be carried out in Rarotonga’s main central business district.
Initiative to preserve Muri Lagoon
An enthusiastic effort is being undertaken by a whole-hearted community group whose passion is to preserve and protect the popular and beautiful Muri Lagoon in Ngatangiia.
Pacific financial intelligence units unite to combat financial crime
The Financial Intelligence Units (FIUs) from the Pacific convened in Rarotonga last week to bolster regional partnerships in the fight against serious financial crimes.
Teenager ordered to pay $13k in reparation for burglary offences
A teenager involved in high profile burglaries on Rarotonga has been told to pay $13,000 in reparation and given 16 months of probation.
Te Ipukarea Society: Mauke students engage in waste management and ocean health awareness
With the introduction of non-biodegradable equipment and packaging over the past 50 plus years, waste management in the Pa Enua has become very challenging.
Hard work pays off for Montagot
The Tereora College Princess Anne Hall was filled to capacity with proud parents and families as they gathered for the school’s senior prize-giving event yesterday.
Tupapa blaze sparks warning
A shed has been gutted by a blaze following an out of control rubbish fire, prompting a warning from emergency staff, as high winds and dry conditions persist on Rarotonga.
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